Mark Hart, affectionately known as the Bible Geek, is a best-selling author, Catholic radio personality, and highly sought-after speaker. He proudly serves as the chief information officer and executive vice president of Life Teen International. Mark and his wife, Melanie, have four children and live in Phoenix, Arizona.
Katie Hartfiel received her theology degree from Franciscan University of Steubenville and spent the following seven years serving as a youth minister in Houston. She now feels blessed to spend her days with her husband, Mark, and their four children, while still getting to travel to speak about Jesus. For more on Katie, her books, and your first chapters free, visit womaninlove.org.
Lisa Cotter is a leading Catholic speaker and author known for her practical insights on relationships, femininity, and living life with excellence. She served with FOCUS missionaries for over 10 years, created and hosted the popular “How-to Catholic” podcast, authored Dating Detox and Reveal the Gift, and has traveled widely as a presenter at SEEK, Steubenville conferences, NCYC, and more. Lisa holds a master’s in theology from the Augustine Institute and resides in Denver, Colorado, with her husband Kevin and their four children.
Dan Harms is a host and speaker who attended his first Steubenville Conference as a teen in 2000. His speaking and music ministries have led him to 46 states and six countries. He lives in Richmond, Virginia, with his wife and children and is the director of Evangelization at Saint Bridget Catholic Church.
After graduating from Texas A&M and pursuing an oilfield sales career, Matt Regitz took a leap of faith and became the youth minster at his parish in Houston, Texas. The mission has grown to include parishes around the world as he serves as a global leadership coach with Divine Renovation Ministries. Matt and bride, Stephanie, started Survive and Thrive Ministries to share their story of healing and hope with other families. The rest of the Regitz clan includes their four children at home and a daughter in heaven, Mary Clare. They love soccer games, barbecues, road trips, and the communal life.
Nic Frank has been reaching youth and young adults all around the country for over a decade. He has worked in large and small parish communities, sharing the Gospel and walking with people as they enter into a personal relationship with Jesus. He lives in the Chicagoland area with his amazing wife, Carolyn, and five kids. In his downtime, you can find him arguing over the correct pronunciation of the word “gif.”
6:30-8:30am
Breakfast (See “Meal Times”)
7:00 am- 6:30pm
Marketplace Open (JCWC & FFH)
7:30-8:15 am
Quick Pass Available (FFH; See “Entry Times”)
*Quick Pass entry is available 15 minutes before every entry time; based on your color and randomized number!*
7:45am
Main Doors Open (FFH; See “Session Entry Times”)
8:45-10:45am
Morning Session
Celebration of Holy Mass
11:00am-12:00pm
Women’s Session: Femininity Illuminated (FFH)
Men’s Lunch (See “Meal Times”)
Men’s Small Groups
11:00am-3:00pm
Group Leader & Youth Minister Lounge Open
Enjoy relaxation, refreshments, and community with other group leaders & youth ministers! (JCWC – Fireside Lounge)
12:15-1:15pm
Men’s Session: Masculinity Illuminated (FFH)
Women’s Lunch (See “Meal Times”)
Women’s Small Groups
1:30-3:30pm
Reconciliation (JPII Library)
1:30-4:00pm
Open Time: Recharge
Social Activities, Games, Bookstore
2:30-3:15pm
Adoration – Group Leaders & Youth Ministers (JCWC: Gentile Gallery)
3:15-3:45pm
Prayer Teams – Group Leaders & Youth Ministers (JCWC: Gentile Gallery)
3:30pm
Main Doors Open (FFH; See “Session Entry Times”)
4:00-5:15pm
General Session (FFH)
Keynote: The Darkness Has Not Overcome
5:15-6:45pm
Dinner (See “Meal Times”)
Small Groups (Around Campus)
Marketplace Open (JCWC & FFH)
6:00-6:45 pm
Quick Pass Available (FFH; See “Entry Times”)
*Quick Pass entry is available 15 minutes before every entry time; based on your color and randomized number!*
6:15pm
Main Doors Open (FFH; See “Entry Times” )
7:15-9:45pm
Evening Session
Keynote: The Road Illuminated
Eucharistic Holy Hour and Procession
9:45pm-Midnight
Reconciliation (JPII Library)
Small Groups (Around Campus)
Midnight
All Youth in Sleeping Areas
9:00am-6:30pm
Marketplace Open (JCWC & FFH)
1:00-5:00 pm
Registration (St. Joseph Ctr: Seminar Room)
4:00-5:00 pm
Travelers’ Mass (Finnegan Fieldhouse – FFH)
4:30-7:00 pm
Dinner – See “Meal Times”
5:00-5:30 pm
Group Leaders’ Meeting #1 (FFH: Aerobics Room)
5:45-6:15 pm
Group Leaders’ Meeting #2 (FFH: Aerobics Room)
5:30-6:15 pm
Quick Pass Available (FFH; See “Entry Times”)
*Quick Pass entry is available 15 minutes before every entry time; based on your color and randomized number!*
5:45 pm
Main Doors Open (FFH; See “Entry Times”)
6:45-9:30 pm
Evening Session
Keynote: God Illuminated
9:15pm-Midnight
Reconciliation (JPII Library)
Small Groups (Around Campus)
Midnight
All Youth in Sleeping Areas
Clear Creek Coffee
Located on the 2nd floor of the J.C. Williams Center
Pub
Located on the 2nd floor of the J.C. Williams Center
Steubenville Conference Marketplace, operated by Catholic to the Max
Located in the Fieldhouse Lobby
Franciscan University Campus Store
Located on the lower level of the J.C. Williams Center
| St. Lawrence MilbankGroup Leader: Darby Helms
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 115 Row(s): J – K Seats: 1 – 10 |
| St. Leo Catholic ChurchGroup Leader: Mallary Gunnink
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 4 Row(s): 1 Seats: 6 -12 |
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| St. Mary MagdaleneGroup Leader: Fr. John Thieryoung
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 115 Row(s): L – M Seats: 10 – 14 |
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| St. Mary of the PresentationGroup Leader: Peggy Materi
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 1 Row(s): 4 – 5 Seats: 8 – 12 |
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| St. Mary Platteville – SWATGroup Leader: Patti Eggers
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 125 Row(s): G – H Seats: 6 – 13 |
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| St. Mary’s – Larchwood – IAGroup Leader: Kristie Steen
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 2 Row(s): 4 Seats: 1 – 8 |
| St. Mary’s & St. Michael’sGroup Leader: Vianney Nguyen
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 3 Row(s): 10 Seats: 8 – 12 Section: 3 Row(s): 15 Seats: 5 – 10 |
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| St. Mary’s Parish CaledoniaGroup Leader: Sue Stemper
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 4 Row(s): 2 – 3 Seats: 6 – 12 |
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| St. Patrick Catholic Church, Oak GroveGroup Leader: Barb Karel
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 125 Row(s): C Seats: 7 – 11 |
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| St. Patrick Cedar RapidsGroup Leader: Jacob Stewart
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 130 Row(s): G – M Seats: 1 – 7 |
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| St. Patrick DixonGroup Leader: Jennifer Sagel
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 120 Row(s): E – G Seats: 1 – 4 |
| St. Patrick Youth GroupGroup Leader: Lilia Graciela Paredes Guevara
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 110 Row(s): E – H Seats: 1 – 5 |
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| St. Patrick’s ElkhornGroup Leader: Connor Mazzei
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 125 Row(s): C – F Seats: 1 – 6 |
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| St. Pius X Catholic ChurchGroup Leader: Jennifer Carlin
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 4 Row(s): 4 Seats: 11 -12 |
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| St. Stephen – Holy RosaryGroup Leader: Monica Mesa
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 1 Row(s): 14 Seats: 11 – 12 |
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| St. Stephen’s Catholic Church AnokaGroup Leader: Molly Rausch
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 1 Row(s): 1 Seats: 7 – 12 |
| St. Teresa Life TeenGroup Leader: Steph Haizel
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 145 Row(s): L Seats: 1 – 7 |
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| St. WenceslausGroup Leader: Britt Lau
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 2 Row(s): 1 – 3 Seats: 4 – 6 |
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| Sts. Peter and Paul ChurchGroup Leader: Amanda Page
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 135 Row(s): J Seats: 6 – 9 |
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| West Omaha Family of ParishesGroup Leader: Adam Ybarra
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 145 Row(s): B – C Seats: 8 – 12 Section: 145 Row(s): H – K Seats: 6 – 14 |
| Sacred Heart FrazeeGroup Leader: Christine Dornbusch
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 4 Row(s): 9 – 10 Seats: 10 – 12 |
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| Sacred Heart RoseauGroup Leader: Kristina Hahn
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 135 Row(s): B Seats: 6 – 7 |
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| SEAS YouthGroup Leader: Jill Skaife
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 145 Row(s): M Seats: 1 – 6 STMA Catholic Youth Ministry Group Leader: Hollie Danis Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 130 Row(s): A Seats: 7 – 10 |
| St. AloysiusGroup Leader: Michelle Peppel
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 135 Row(s): L – M Seats: ALL |
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| St. Anne’s ChurchGroup Leader: Ann Gindt
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 2 Row(s): 12 Seats: 1 – 8 |
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| St. Anne’s ParishGroup Leader: Maggie Cook
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 135 Row(s): A Seats: ALL |
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| St. Cloud Metro AreaGroup Leader: Tricia Walz
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 1 Row(s): 1 Seats: 1 – 6 |
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| St. Dennis ParishGroup Leader: Elizabeth Enarson
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 2 Row(s): 1 – 3 Seats: 1 – 3 |
| St. EdwardsGroup Leader: Lyn Andrews
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 115 Row(s): A Seats: 1 – 6 |
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| St. Francis de Sales (Spooner)Group Leader: Loree Nauertz
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 4 Row(s): 7 – 8 Seats: 8 – 12 |
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| St. Francis of Assisi ParishGroup Leader: Elizabeth Gruenke
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 115 Row(s): C – E Seats: ALL |
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| St. Gabriel the ArchangelGroup Leader: Andrew Allen
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 115 Row(s): A Seats: 7 – 11 |
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| St. George Hartford Catholic ChurchGroup Leader: Dana Webskowski
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 130 Row(s): A – F Seats: 1 – 6 |
| St. Henry’s ParishGroup Leader: John Bell
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 4 Row(s): 13 Seats: 6 -12 |
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| St. Hubert Catholic ChurchGroup Leader: Liz Pham
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 1 Row(s): 6 – 9 Seats: 8 – 12 |
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| St. Joachim Catholic ChurchGroup Leader: Sharon Schouweiler
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 4 Row(s): 1 – 6 Seats: 1 – 5 |
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| St. Joseph, RosemountGroup Leader: Kyle Finken
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 4 Row(s): 11 – 12 Seats: 7 – 12 |
| 4 Parishes / 1 FaithGroup Leader: Krystal Montgomery
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 4 Row(s): 7 – 10 Seats: 1 -7 |
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| All Saints AFCGroup Leader: Berny Berger
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 115 Row(s): F – H Seats: 8 13 |
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| Ave Maria Pastorate – WatertownGroup Leader: Nicole Kraus
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 140 Row(s): ALL Seats: ALL |
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| Brookings Area PastorateGroup Leader: Evan Baumberger
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 145 Row(s): A – C Seats: 1 – 7 |
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| Chippewa Falls DeaneryGroup Leader: Michael Van Hemert
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 135 Row(s): H Seats: 6 – 9 |
| Christ the KingGroup Leader: Kari Nilles
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 125 Row(s): L-M Seats: 7-14 |
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| Christ the King PuebloGroup Leader: Zackary McDanile-Garduno
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 115 Row(s): J – K Seats: 11 – 14 |
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| Church of Saint PaulGroup Leader: Joy Carlson
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 120 Row(s): H Seats: 1 – 11 |
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| Church of the ResurrectionGroup Leader: Sheila Pelowski
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 3 Row(s): 10 Seats: 1 – 7 |
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| Co-Cathedral of St. John the EvangelistGroup Leader: Megan Rodriguez
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 3 Row(s): 14 – 15 Seats: 1 – 4 |
| Corpus ChristiGroup Leader: Darcy Neigum
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 125 Row(s): J – K Seats: 6 – 14 |
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| Cross RockGroup Leader: Nicole Koll
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 120 Row(s): E Seats: 5 – 12 |
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| Diocese of Winona-RochesterGroup Leader: Rosalie Beyer
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 3 Row(s): 1 – 8 Seats: ALL |
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| Good ShepherdGroup Leader: Emily Picker
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 110 Row(s): L Seats: 1 – 3 |
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| Gregory County CatholicGroup Leader: Lisa King
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 2 Row(s): 1 – 3 Seats: 7 – 12 |
| Hinckley Co-OpGroup Leader: Jessica Wolkerstorfer
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 2 Row(s): 11 Seats: 8 – 12 |
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| Holy CrossGroup Leader: Ann Voller
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 145 Row(s): M Seats: 7 – 9 |
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| Holy Family Area YouthGroup Leader: Julia Jacobson
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 115 Row(s): F – H Seats: 1 – 6 |
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| Holy Rosary Church , MedfordGroup Leader: Tyler Kircher
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 4 Row(s): 11 – 13 Seats: 1 – 6 |
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| Holy Spirit RochesterGroup Leader: Lisa Jessen
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 3 Row(s): 9 Seats: 10 – 12 |
| HT/SM Faith WarriorsGroup Leader: Jessica Herriges
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 130 Row(s): L – M Seats: 9 – 14 |
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| Lake Geneva Catholic YouthGroup Leader: Janelle Chandek
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 110 Row(s): A – D Seats: 1 – 6 |
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| Mary’s ACCGroup Leader: Nicki Fink
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 2 Row(s): 5 – 10 Seats: ALL |
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| Most Holy RedeemerGroup Leader: Maureen Leonard
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 110 Row(s): E – H Seats: 6 – 8 |
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| Our Lady, AshlandGroup Leader: Tim Mika
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 135 Row(s): E – G Seats: 6 – 8 |
| Pax Christi Catholic ChurchGroup Leader: Ayla Todd
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 4 Row(s): 5 Seats: 6 – 12 |
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| Platte/Geddes ParishesGroup Leader: Angie Petrik
Friday to Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening to Sunday Morning Section: 130 Row(s): F – G Seats: 9 – 13 |
Group Leader: Aldas, Juan Camilo
Parish: Our Lady of the Rosary, Land O Lakes, FL
Total (with priests): 35
Seating Assignment: Red, 373, 407
Group Leader: Ann Rivera, Laura
Parish: St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, Spring Hill, FL
Total (with priests): 5
Seating Assignment: Red, 117, 121
Group Leader: Bermond, Bridgett
Parish: St. James, Gulfport, MS
Total (with priests): 59
Seating Assignment: Green, 409, 467
Group Leader: Blair, Kristina
Parish: St. Mary Magdalen, Altamonte Springs, FL
Total (with priests): 8
Seating Assignment: Yellow, 293, 300
Group Leader: Caldwell, Danielle
Parish: Sacred Heart, Jacksonville, FL
Total (with priests): 16
Seating Assignment: Blue, 348, 363
Group Leader: Carr, Richard
Parish: St. Monica, Palatka, FL
Total (with priests): 27
Seating Assignment: Yellow, 73, 99
Group Leader: Collins, Jane
Parish: Holy Spirit, Jacksonville, FL
Total (with priests): 20
Seating Assignment: Blue, 455, 474
Group Leader: Craig, Ryan
Parish: Nativity, Brandon, FL
Total (with priests): 11
Seating Assignment: Green, 272, 282
Group Leader: Davis, Kim
Parish: St. Stephen, Riverview, FL
Total (with priests): 12
Seating Assignment: Blue, 193, 204
Group Leader: Delac, Ellona
Parish: Holy Family, Orlando, FL
Total (with priests): 23
Seating Assignment: Red, 350, 372
Group Leader: deLeon, Noel
Parish: Blessed Trinity, Jacksonville, FL
Total (with priests): 21
Seating Assignment: Yellow, 184, 204
Group Leader: Devine, Kate
Parish: St. Paul of the Cross, North Palm Beach, FL
Total (with priests): 5
Seating Assignment: Red, 332, 336
Group Leader: Elie, Daniel
Parish: Our Lady of Lourdes, Miami, FL
Total (with priests): 11
Seating Assignment: Green, 313, 323
Group Leader: Giuliano, Cara
Parish: Ascension, Melbourne, FL
Total (with priests): 51
Seating Assignment: Red, 145, 195
Group Leader: Green, Matthew
Parish: Cathedral of St. Augustine, Saint Augustine, FL
Total (with priests): 13
Seating Assignment: Red, 318, 330
Group Leader: Hayes, Nathan
Parish: St. Joseph, Winter Haven, FL
Total (with priests): 40
Seating Assignment: Green, 205, 244
Group Leader: Hernandez, Donna
Parish: St. Andrew, Stuart, FL
Total (with priests): 34
Seating Assignment: Green, 171, 204
Group Leader: Jesclard, Mia
Parish: Our Lady Queen of Angels, Opelousas, LA
Total (with priests): 20
Seating Assignment: Green, 337, 356
Group Leader: Klemm, Mary
Parish: St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Cloud, FL
Total (with priests): 22
Seating Assignment: Red, 51, 72
Group Leader: Kuhlman, Peyton
Parish: St. Margaret Mary, Winter Park, FL
Total (with priests): 42
Seating Assignment: Yellow, 439, 480
Group Leader: Lasso, Juan Carlos
Parish: Holy Cross, Indiantown, FL
Total (with priests): 29
Seating Assignment: Blue, 250, 278
Group Leader: Lovelock, Nancy
Parish: St. Joan of Arc, Spring Hill, FL
Total (with priests): 12
Seating Assignment: Blue, 133, 144
Group Leader: Macdonald, Christine
Parish: St. Peter, Jupiter, FL
Total (with priests): 12
Seating Assignment: Green, 301, 312
Group Leader: Mansingh, Jenny
Parish: St. Peter, DeLand, FL
Total (with priests): 34
Seating Assignment: Yellow, 337, 370
Group Leader: Martinez, Carmen
Parish: Holy Cross, Palmetto, FL
Total (with priests): 21
Seating Assignment: Red, 95, 115
Group Leader: Menner, Kaitlin
Parish: Blessed Sacrament, Clermont, FL
Total (with priests): 11
Seating Assignment: Green, 470, 480
Group Leader: Miller, Delanie
Parish: St. John the Baptist, Jacksonville, FL
Total (with priests): 17
Seating Assignment: Yellow, 409, 425
Group Leader: Pekarek, Rebecca
Parish: St. Paul, Jacksonville Beach, FL
Total (with priests): 10
Seating Assignment: Yellow, 427, 436
Group Leader: Perry, Marjorie
Parish: St. Michael, Cary, NC
Total (with priests): 5
Seating Assignment: Blue, 476, 480
Group Leader: Ridder, Deborah
Parish: St. Paul, Pensacola, FL
Total (with priests): 19
Seating Assignment: Yellow, 318, 336
Group Leader: Rodriguez, Schonda
Parish: St. John the Evangelist, Viera, FL
Total (with priests): 13
Seating Assignment: Yellow, 60, 72
Group Leader: Roth, Cody
Parish: Holy Family, Pass Christian, MS
Total (with priests): 25
Seating Assignment: Blue, 384, 408
Group Leader: Santagato, Michele
Parish: St. Ambrose, Elkton, FL
Total (with priests): 16
Seating Assignment: Red, 301, 316
Group Leader: Sapp, Ethan
Parish: Our Lady Star of the Sea, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Total (with priests): 8
Seating Assignment: Blue, 65, 72
Group Leader: Schneider, Meagan
Parish: Ave Maria, Ave Maria, FL
Total (with priests): 6
Seating Assignment: Blue, 58, 63
Group Leader: Stone, Amber
Parish: St. Anne Marianna, Marianna, FL
Total (with priests): 16
Seating Assignment: Yellow, 301, 316
Group Leader: Toohey, Sarah
Parish: Our Lady of Mercy, Deerfield Beach, FL
Total (with priests): 10
Seating Assignment: Blue, 337, 346
Group Leader: Vazquez, Jenni
Parish: St. Ann, Clayton, NC
Total (with priests): 55
Seating Assignment: Blue, 1, 55
Group Leader: Vest, Jeremy
Parish: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Palm Coast, FL
Total (with priests): 11
Seating Assignment: Red, 133, 143
Group Leader: Wisniewski, Gina
Parish: St. Joseph, Port St. Joe, FL
Total (with priests): 9
Seating Assignment: Green, 393, 401
Group Leader: Yglesias, Alexa
Parish: St. John Neumann, Miami, FL
Total (with priests): 14
Seating Assignment: Green, 59, 72
Father Rufino Corona, TOR, is a friar on the campus of his alma mater, Franciscan University of Steubenville. Shortly after his graduation, he entered the Third Order Regular of St. Francis and was ordained in 2020. Having grown up in California as a self proclaimed “conference kid,” Father Rufino is excited to minister at the conferences for the first time this summer.
Heather Khym is an established speaker and worship leader with over 25 years of experience. She attended Franciscan University of Steubenville where she studied theology and catechetics and met her husband, Jake. Currently, Heather speaks on a variety of topics, leads conferences, retreats, and women’s ministry, and has a successful Catholic podcast called “Abiding Together.” Her passion is in evangelization, discipleship, and creating an environment for people to have a personal encounter with God. She lives in British Columbia with Jake and their three teenage children.
Coffee is available for youth ministers at the Coffee House, located in Room 203 on the Upper/Main Level.
Youth ministers are invited to come together for a time of restoration and ministry at the Youth Minister Gathering on Saturday from 1:30-2:15 pm at the Coffee House in Room 203.
Life Teen is committed to creating an unforgettable and life-changing experience for the youth we serve at Steubenville Conferences, and effective relational ministry is key to creating this experience.
All participants are expected to maintain a Christ-centered atmosphere and treat others with respect and kindness.
Safe Environment Guidelines
All adults attending a Steubenville Conference hosted by Life Teen are responsible for setting and maintaining clear, appropriate boundaries in all ministry relationships, following the Safe Environment Guidelines laid out here. In addition to those safe environment standards, all groups should adhere to the policies defined by their home diocese. Any suspected inappropriate behavior should be reported to a member of the event staff.
Chaperone Supervision
Adult chaperones must be with youth at all times during the conference. Youth should not wander around the facility without a chaperone present. It is the chaperone’s responsibility to keep the youth safe and supervised at all times throughout the weekend.
Please be sure to always maintain groups of three of more. An adult and a teen should never be alone without another person present. If, for pastoral purposes, an adult needs to have a private conversation with a minor, this must be done in the line of sight of others.
Teens are expected to remain present for every session. If it becomes necessary to leave, teens must be accompanied by an adult chaperone and at least one other individual.
Smoking/Alcohol/Weapons
Participants will not possess or be under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Except for designated outside areas, all conference venues are smoke-free facilities. Group leaders and chaperones will not smoke or use tobacco products, including vaping, or use profanity in the presence of teens. Weapons are not permitted at the event.
The sacrament of reconciliation is offered in the Turquoise Ballroom at select times throughout the weekend.
Reconciliation will be offered at the following times:
Friday
9:30-11:00pm
Saturday
7:30-8:15am
11:00am-4:00pm
5:15-7:00pm
10:00-11:00pm
Sunday
8:00-8:30am
The Marketplace is located in the Crystal Ballroom. You’ll find t-shirts, books, and other religious items for sale here. The sale and distribution of any items without prior permission is strictly prohibited.
The Marketplace hours are as follows:
Friday
4:30-6:00pm
9:30-11:00pm
Saturday
7:30-8:15am
11:00am-4:00pm
5:15-7:00pm
10:00-11:00pm
Sunday
8:00-8:30am
We maintain a Lost and Found at the Guest Services Desk located in the Grand Lobby. All items need to be picked up by Sunday, no later than 12:30 p.m. Any items left after 12:30 p.m. can be obtained by contacting Lisa Stevens at lstevens@lifeteen.com. All items will be discarded two weeks after the conference.
Hospitality is important to us! If you have any questions or needs that arise, please stop by the Guest Services Table located in the Grand Lobby and let us know how we can help you.
First Aid
First Aid is located in the Onyx Room (across from the Grand Lobby). Youth requiring first aid care must be accompanied by an adult. Medication requiring refrigeration should be checked in with the first-aid staff. Please drink plenty of water throughout the entire weekend!
Emergencies
In case of an emergency, please contact:
Lisa Stevens at 860-916-5421 Conference Coordinator
Donna Rivera at 847-542-9834 Head Nurse
If necessary, dial 911. For less urgent matters, please visit the Guest Services Desk located in the Grand Lobby.
All participants, including adults, are expected to dress appropriately in modest attire. Low-cut tops, miniskirts, short shorts, and clothing with offensive language or obscene pictures are not permitted. Shoes must be worn at all times.
Conference wristbands identify you as a participant of the Steubenville West Conference. Wristbands are to be worn at all times while at the conference. The wristbands are given to the group leader upon check in and are to be distributed to all chaperones and teens.
If a wristband breaks, please bring the wristband with you to the Guest Services Table located in the Grand Lobby. The broken wristband will be exchanged for a new one.
