2026 MEN'S CONFERENCE RE-CAP
The 29th Annual Catholic Men's Conference welcomed thousands of men to Kasich Hall at the Ohio Expo Center (Ohio State Fairgrounds) to share in an amazing day of faith and fellowship.
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The Conference welcomed three nationally-known speakers, included light breakfast and boxed lunch, featured nearly 100 faith organizations, Adoration, and the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Mass.
MEN: TAKE COURAGE
This year’s theme, Take Courage, is a powerful reminder that discipleship demands strength, conviction, and trust in the Lord – especially in uncertain or challenging times.
Drawing inspiration from Christ’s words to His disciples – “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid” (Matthew 14:27) – the 2026 Conference invited men to stand firm in their faith, lead their families with integrity, and live as witnesses of hope in the world.
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While thousands attended this year's amazing event, there is the opportunity for thousands more to still witness to the power of the event through our recorded stream below. Share this video, chaptered for easy reference, with your faith groups!
CONFERENCE STATS
Thank you to the thousands of men, volunteers, clergy, sponsors, and partners who made this year’s Catholic Men’s Conference such a powerful day of faith and fellowship.
Your presence, prayers, and support helped create an environment where men could encounter Christ, strengthen their faith, and return home renewed in courage and conviction. We are deeply grateful to everyone who contributed their time, talent, and generosity to make this year’s conference possible.
STATISTICS
Attendance: 2,450 ​
Faith Organizations: 60​
Sponsors & Partners: 102+​
Parishes Represented: 80​
Diocese Represented: 4​
Confessors Present: 38​
Volunteers: 155+
Our Blessed Mother
($20,000 +)
Anonymous
Kurtz Brothers Mulch & Soil
St. Gabriel Cathlic Radio AM820
OUR SPONSORS
St. Joseph
($10,000 - 19,999)
John and Linda Mackessy
Kimball Midwest/The McCurdy Family
Lisa and David Karam
Joe and Lori Hamrock
St. Faustina
($5,000 -9,999)
Mr. and Mrs. David Bianconi
Bob-Boyd Auto Family
The Catholic Foundation
Church of the Resurrection
Cole and Michelle Ellis
Bruce and Kris Fraser
The Joseph Group
The Riat Family
Kevin and Anita Schroeder
Jim and Kitty Soldano
St. John Paul II
($2,500 - 4,999)
Jones Schlater Flooring
St. Brigid of Kildare Parish
St. Peter/St. Joan of Arc Parish
Tuesday Panera Bible Study
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St. Francis of Assisi
($1,000 - 2,499)
Ted and Ellen Amland
Braun Bookeeping and Consulting
Burgess & Niple /Tom & Kathy Mignery
David A. and Patricia J. Ciesinski Donor Advised Fund
Decker Vonau & Carr, LLC / Jim & Chris Vonau
The Dentist, Dr. Jeffrey C. Kirian, DDS
Cory Eyink - Innovative Office Solutions
Father John S Hannan Council 5297
Focus Logistics
Jim and Susan Hackbarth
Tom and Jodi Harris
John and Louise Hummel
Immaculate Conception Parish
Knights of Columbus Council 11445 - St. Michael
Knights of Columbus Council 5801 - St. Jude
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas K Lindsey
Marty Luxeder - Apps Paramedical
The McGinley Family Charitable Fund
Meyers Wealth Management
Miracle Motor Mart
Mount Carmel Health System
Jon D. Ryzenga
St. Catharine of Siena Parish
St. Mary Church Delaware
St. Mary Church Marion
St. Michael Church Worthington
Todd and Kelley Treon
Joe & Kathy Urquhart
Megan and Jeff Walker
Zaino Hall & Farrin LLC
St. Theresa of Calcutta
($500 - 999)
Able Printing Co.
Egan Ryan Company
Marc and Tonja Hawk
In Memory of Timothy V Luckhaupt
Jerusalem Gifts
Knights of Columbus Council 1056
Knights of Columbus Council 4603 – Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Knights of Columbus Council 11187 – St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Knights of Columbus Council 11275 – St. Andrew
Knights of Columbus Council 11354 – St. Catharine of Siena
Layton Services
Bob Onda
Philanthropia LLC – Jessica Schmitt
John Schecter
St. Francis DeSales Parish, Newark
St. John Neumann Catholic Church
St. Matthew Church
Sts. Simon & Jude Women’s Group
Mike and Karen Szolosi
St. Vincent DePaul
($250 - 499)
Anonymous
Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption, Lancaster
Blessed Sacrament Church and School
Michele Gardner Brown
Columbian Martyrs Assembly 2380
Barbara and Jim Flaherty
Gilles Smith Purdum Insurance Agency
Peggy and Bill Keller
Knights of Columbus Council 1131 – St. Agatha
Knights of Columbus Council 5253 – St. Pius X
Paul T Mascia
Mark and Lynn Monstwil
Jake and Erin Neal
Our Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Columbus
Pregnancy Decision Health Centers (PDHC)
Paul Wills CPA
St. Charles Preparatory School
St. Margaret of Cortona Church
St. Mary Catholic Church, German Village
St. Patrick Church London
Texas Roadhouse Restaurants | Neal and Michele Niklaus
Tricord Wealth – Joseph Finneran CFP
Josephine and Eric Yang