ANNUAL MEN'S CONFERENCE
Welcome to our upcoming events section! Here you can find information about our latest conferences, workshops, and meetups focused on men's faith formation. Stay tuned for updates on our upcoming Annual Conference and events and join us in our mission to lead men to Christ.
OVERVIEW
The Columbus Catholic Men's Conference is one of the largest gatherings of men of faith in the country. What started as a few men attending a weekend conference at Franciscan University has turned into an event where thousands of men gather for a day of faith and fellowship.
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Each year, Columbus, Ohio welcomes men from across the country for a day-long, life-changing event — to hear international speakers, visit faith organizations, welcome Christ through Adoration, participate in the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Mass, and join other men in their Call to be Saints.​​
CALLED TO BE SAINTS
Every Catholic man shares the same ultimate calling: to become a saint. This is the guiding theme of the Catholic Men’s Conference each and every year. It is not simply a slogan, but the foundation of all that we do. To be Called to be Saints means to embrace our God-given mission: to follow Christ, to live in holiness, and to lead our families, parishes, and communities with courage and faith.
While the central theme doesn't change, each conference highlights a sub-theme designed to help men focus on specific aspects of their faith journey. These yearly themes provide practical entry points into the universal call to holiness.
2026: TAKE COURAGE
This year’s Conference theme, Take Courage, reminds men that the path to sainthood requires strength, perseverance, and trust in Christ. In a world that often discourages faith, Catholic men are called to rise above fear and doubt, rooted in the courage that comes from the Holy Spirit.
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Take Courage invites every man to face life’s challenges with confidence that Christ goes before us. As part of our ongoing Call to be Saints, the theme helps men recognize that true courage is not the absence of struggle, but the willingness to follow Jesus boldly, no matter the cost.
