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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 |
Born in Jasper, Indiana , took his solemn profession as a Benedictine monk in 1963 and was ordained a priest at St. Meinrad Archabbey. He became President-Rector of the School of Theology at Saint Meinrad Seminary in 1971. In 1987, he was appointed and installed as Bishop of Memphis, Tennessee. On July 14, 1992 he was appointed the fifth Archbishop of Indianapolis. He currently serves as Consultor to the Vatican ’s Congregation for the Clergy, and as Co-moderator of the Disciples of Christ-Roman Catholic International Dialogue. |
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Curtis Martin is the President and Founder of FOCUS, the Fellowship of Catholic University Students, one of the fastest growing programs in the Catholic Church. Archbishop Charles Chaput of Denver stated, “No one does a more dynamic job of reaching college students for Christ than FOCUS.” He is an award winning speaker who uses humor, stories, and his own life experiences to communicate how faith in God is lived out in everyday life.
Curtis Martin holds a Masters degree in Theology and is co-host of the ground-breaking show Crossing the Goal, on EWTN. He is a co-author of Boys to Men: The Transforming Power of Virtue and Family Matters: A Scripture Study on Marriage and Family as well as a contributing author of Catholic for a Reason, Vols. I, II, III and IV. He was awarded the inaugural Excellence in Evangelization award by Envoy magazine. In 2004 Curtis and his wife Michaelann were awarded the Benemerenti Medal by Pope John Paul II for their outstanding service to the Church. He serves as an adjunct professor at the Augustine Institute in Denver, Colorado.
Curtis and his beautiful wife Michaelann live in Greeley, Colorado with their eight extraordinary children. |
Father Larry Richards was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania . Ordained to the priesthood in 1989 for the Diocese of Erie, Fr. Larry Richards serves as pastor of St. Joseph Church/Bread of Life Community in Erie . A gifted and captivating speaker, preacher, and retreat master, Fr. Larry Richards holds the answer to some of life's most profound questions. He speaks from experience as a pastor of an inner city parish, a high school chaplain, a counselor, and evangelist. Fr. Larry Richards has directed hundreds of retreats, parish missions and conferences for young and old alike. His inspirational talks and presentations, always authentic and enthusiastic, have changed the hearts, minds and lives of millions of listeners worldwide. Fr. Larry promises two things at his parish missions: One, you will never be bored and two, your life will be changed forever. Fr. Larry Richards is the founder and president of The Reason for our Hope Foundation, a non- profit organization dedicated to ‘spreading the Good News’ by educating others about Jesus Christ. Fr. Larry published his first book, “Be a Man! Becoming the Man God Created You to Be,” in 2009. In his book he inspires men to become the true heroes they long to be—men of authentic courage, compassion and integrity. |
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Kerry Fraser was a senior referee in the National Hockey League. He called his first game in the 1980-1981 season and retired in 2010. He called over 1,900 regular season games and over 260 Stanley Cup playoff games. Fraser also officiated the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan, which was the first Olympic tournament to feature NHL participation.
Kerry Fraser is on the board of Catholic Athletes for Christ and also speaks about his faith and conversion through CAC. He is also writing two books, including an autobiography scheduled for publication in 2011. (The other, a collection of humorous and entertaining stories from his career in hockey, will be published in September 2010.) Kerry knows that everyone's spiritual journey is different, and shares his in the hopes that others will find their own path toward God. Ironically, Kerry says his conversion was "all about me slowing down." While he has slowed down to meet God, he is picking up the pace to bring the Good News of God's unconditional love and mercy to others. Filled with God's love, this fire on ice should be unstoppable. |
MASTER OF CEREMONIES |
Fr. Richard Doerr is the pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Carmel, Indiana. He graduated from Purdue University in 1988 and St. Meinrad Seminary in 1993 when he was ordained. Fr. Richard is a founding spiritual director of the Frassati Society of Young Adult Catholics. As a vocalist, Fr. Richard has produces two inspirational CD’s to help fund youth and young adult ministry initiatives. Fr. Richard is one of six children and his older brother Brian is also a priest in the Lafayette Diocese. |
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