WILKES-BARRE – Jesus calls each one of us to follow him. He summons us to die to self to find a new life with ultimate joy in him. Jesus promises to be with us every step of the way and will lead us to eternal life in heaven.

The ninth annual ‘Be A Catholic Man’ conference will be held on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, at Holy Redeemer High School, 159 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilkes-Barre.

This year’s theme is “Come Follow Me.”

Members of the ‘Be A Catholic Man’ conference planning committee recently gathered to plan the Oct. 5 conference. Shown are, front row, from left: Dr. Chris Carr; Kurt Kushner; Tony DePaola. Second row: Jim Biondo; Raphael Micca; Kevin Berli; Jack Walsh; John Brzycki; Joe Adcroft; Frank Socha, Rev. Brian Van Fossen, conference chaplain. Third row: Mike Kilmer, conference chairman; Dr. Lou Guarnieri; Paul Binner; Alex Piochocki; David Sutton; Joe Alinoski; Ralph Marino; Tim Pawlik; Deacon Marty Castaldi; and John Leskosky. Taking the photo was committee member Christopher Calore.

This year’s inspiring speakers include EWTN hosts Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers and Father Bill Casey. Also speaking will be John Edwards with his mission to encourage men to grow closer to Christ.

The conference begins at 8:00 a.m. and runs until 3:00 p.m., and includes speakers, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, confession, and a closing Mass with the Most Rev. Joseph C. Bambera, Bishop of Scranton. An optional rosary occurs at 7:15 a.m.

Registration with coffee and donuts is available beginning at 7:00 a.m.

In today’s busy, high-tech world, there are few opportunities where men can take time to reflect on how to better imitate Jesus’ heroic love. The annual Men’s conference provides an opportunity to put away cell phones and iPads and be inspired to go further in imitation of Christ for the sake not only of oneself, but for loved ones.

To register for the 2024 ‘Be A Catholic Man’ conference, visit beacatholicman.com. Early bird registration of $30 is available before Sept. 15, after which time the conference price increases to $40. Student registration is $15, and priests/deacons/seminarians may attend free of charge.

Anyone who would prefer to pay by check can make it payable to “Be A Catholic Man” and mail it to: Be A Catholic Man, Inc., PO Box 669, Wyalusing, PA 18853. Please put “Attn: Men’s Conference” in the memo line of the check.