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Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, OSB |
“The Indiana Catholic Men’s Conference is a wonderful opportunity to strengthen your faith. Men of all ages are encouraged to attend this important event.”
– Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, OSB
Archbishop of Indianapolis
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The Indiana Catholic Men’s Conference has been fortunate to have the blessing of Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, OSB, and his presence at our previous events. This year the Archbishop will be leading a pilgrimage to Rome on the day of the conference. We wish him safe travel and we thank him for his continued support. |
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Dr. Scott Hahn |
Fr. Stan Fortuna |
Dr. Scott Hahn was born in 1957, has been married to Kimberly since 1979, and has six children. An exceptionally popular speaker and teacher, Dr. Hahn has delivered numerous talks nationally and internationally on a wide variety of topics talks related to Scripture and the Catholic faith. Over 500 of these talks have been produced on audio and videotapes by St. Joseph Communications. These tapes have been effective in helping thousands of Protestants and fallen away Catholics to (re)embrace the Catholic faith. He was ordained in 1982 at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Fairfax, Virginia. He entered the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil, 1986.
He is currently a Professor of Theology and Scripture at Franciscan University of Steubenville, where he has taught since 1990, and is the founder and director of the Saint Paul Center for Biblical Theology. Dr. Hahn has written dozens of books, including:
Letter and Spirit, Understanding the Scriptures,Swear to God, Scripture Matters,Lord Have Mercy, Understanding Our Father,First Comes Love: Finding Your Family in the Church and the Trinity,Hail Holy Queen: The Mother of God in the Word of God,The Lamb’s Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Eart,A Father Who Keeps His Promises: God’s Covenant Love in Scripture, co-author (along with his wife, Kimberly) of Rome Sweet Home: Our Journey to Catholicism, and co-editor of Catholic for a Reason: Scripture and the Mystery of the Family of God. Dr. Hahn has also written numerous articles in lay and academic publications. |
From his earliest days growing up in New York, Father Stan Fortuna has lived a life of passion and purpose. When he was in the 2nd grade, his father gave him a Christmas present that was to define his destiny – a red Gibson electric guitar. Through disciplined and fervent practice Fr. Stan became a skilled and noted New York area performer and studied for a time with the late jazz legend Lennie Tristano.
However, it was also in early adulthood that Fr. Stan began hearing his true calling in life and was eventually ordained a Catholic priest. He is one of the eight original members of the Community of Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, an order established in the Archdiocese of New York under the jurisdiction of John Cardinal O'Connor in 1987. The Community adheres to an ascetic lifestyle and lives in the heart of the South Bronx ministering to the poverty-stricken.
Although Fr. Stan lives in the South Bronx where he serves needy families, he is internationally known for his music as well as for his powerful preaching. Fr. Stan travels extensively having been invited to perform his music and proclaim the Gospel at conferences, retreats, rallies and festivals in the US, Canada, Europe, Africa and the Caribbean. He was invited to preach and perform at the 1999 St. Louis youth rally during John Paul II’s visit, at World Youth Days in Sydney and Toronto, and has also appeared numerous times on EWTN. |
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Chris Godfrey |
Ken Ogorek |
Chris Godfrey is the President of Life Athletes, Inc. and a member of the Indiana Bar. Prior to graduating from the University of Notre Dame Law School, Chris played nine years of professional football. As the starting right guard for the Super Bowl XXI champion New York Giants in 1987, he earned honors as All-Pro NFL Films, and All-NFC (AP, UPI). He was also a member of three Rose Bowl teams with the University of Michigan.
Life Athletes is an association of over 300 professional and Olympic athletes who teach and inspire young people to live lives of virtue, abstinence, and respect for life. They may be found on the world-wide web at www.lifeathletes.org.
Chris is the author of the popular curriculums, That’s Where I Live: A Guide To Good Relationships, and See I Make All Things New. He speaks at schools and various forums and has appeared in various media, and is a frequent contributor to the National Catholic Educators Association. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Order of Malta.
He serves as president of the St. Joseph’s High School Board in South Bend, IN, where he resides with his wife Daria and their six children. |
Master of Ceremonies |
| Ken Ogorek, currently the Director of Catechesis for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, has given numerous presentations to a variety of Catholic conferences and workshops throughout the country. For over 15 years Ken has been involved with religious education in nearly all its facets. Having earned a masters degree from the Pontifical Center for Catechetical Studies he serves as an archdiocesan staff person while authoring religious education resources for a broad range of age groups. In April 2007, he gave a workshop, Families, Faith and the Home: Practical Help for the Domestic Church, at the annual meeting of the National Catholic Education Association. He has also spoken at the St. John Bosco Conference, National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry, National Conference for Catechetical Leadership (roundtable presentation), as well as numerous diocesan events across the country.
Ken also has written many publications. His most recent book is “The Gospel Truth: A Lectionary-Based Catechism for Adults.” Other publications include “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants,” “Loyalty, Obedience and the Teaching of Morality,” and “Catholic Parent Know-How: Faith Filled Summer Activities.” Born in 1965, and raised in South Bend, Indiana, Ken recently moved to Indianapolis, from the Diocese of Pittsburg, with his wife of 15 years, Melissa, and their three children. |
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