2027 CONFERENCE SPEAKERS
Come, Receive His Mercy...
No matter where we are on our journey of faith, God's mercy is always an invitation to return, begin again, and become the men He calls us to be.
Inspired by the Parable of the Prodigal Son, the 2027 Catholic Men's Conference brings together extraordinary Catholic voices whose lives and ministries reflect the transforming power of faith, forgiveness, and loving service to others.
From the pulpit to the open road to the farthest reaches of the world, our speakers offer distinct perspectives on answering God's call, embracing His mercy, and living that faith with courage, humility, and purpose.
Their stories remind us that no man is beyond God's mercy – and that receiving His love is only the beginning of what He calls us to become.
FATHER LARRY RICHARDS
Fr. Larry Richards is a nationally recognized Catholic priest, author, retreat leader, and evangelist whose passionate preaching challenges men to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
Ordained in 1989 for the Diocese of Erie, Pennsylvania, Fr. Larry has led thousands of retreats, parish missions, and conferences. He is the founder of The Reason for Our Hope Foundation and author of the bestselling Be a Man! Becoming the Man God Created You to Be and Surrender! The Life Changing Power of Doing God's Will.
Through his direct, engaging style, Fr. Larry encourages men to confront their weaknesses, surrender to God's will, and discover the strength that comes through faith and authentic love.
Key Conference Take-Away:
God's mercy calls us to acknowledge our shortcomings, surrender our lives to Christ, and embrace the men He created us to be.
BEAR
WOZNICK
Bear Woznick is a world-champion surfer, author, television and radio host, and Catholic evangelist who challenges men to pursue lives of faith, courage, and authentic Christian manhood.
A husband, father of four, and Benedictine Oblate, Bear combines his passion for adventure with a commitment to Catholic discipleship. He is the host of Long Ride Home with Bear Woznick and The Bear Woznick Adventure radio show, and author of 12 Rules for Manliness, A Surfing Guide to the Soul, and Deep Adventure: The Way of Heroic Virtue.
Through his engaging stories and adventurous spirit, Bear encourages men to move beyond comfort and complacency, strengthen their relationship with Christ, and embrace the responsibilities of faith, family, and brotherhood.
Key Conference Take-Away:
True strength begins with surrendering to Christ and embracing the adventure of becoming the man God calls us to be.
MAGNUS
MCFARLANE-BARROW
Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow is the founder and CEO of Mary's Meals, an international humanitarian organization providing daily school meals to more than three million children living in some of the world's poorest communities.
A native of Scotland, Magnus began his humanitarian work in 1992, delivering aid to families affected by the conflict in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Inspired by his Catholic faith and a desire to serve those in need, his early efforts eventually grew into Mary's Meals, a worldwide movement bringing nourishment, hope, and educational opportunity to children.
His extraordinary journey demonstrates how simple acts of faith, generosity, and compassion can grow into a mission that transforms lives across the world.
Key Conference Take-Away:
When we open our hearts to God's love and mercy, even the simplest acts of faith and service can become instruments of extraordinary change.
A Featured FOURTH SPEAKER Will Soon Be Announced!
