January 10 (6:00pm – 9:00pm) and
January 11 (7:30am – 3:00pm)
Catholic Church of the Incarnation
360 Bray Station Rd, Collierville, TN 38017
Early bird discount ends on Dec 1
About
REACHING HIGHER
As men, we are always faced with new challenges in the world that require deepening our faith, forming new alliances, and increasing involvement in our Catholic life.
An alliance of men from many men’s ministries in the Diocese has joined together to offer all men in our diocese a dynamic day-and-a-half men’s Catholic conference on January 10-11, 2025 at the Catholic Church of the Incarnation in Collierville.
AGENDA
Gathering
On Friday, the Gathering will offer the opportunity for food and fellowship along with two talks. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered starting Friday night through Saturday.
Awakening
The core conference on Saturday will begin with a keynote followed by sessions emphasizing the call to “Reach Higher” to God, as friends, and to the world. We will also hear a powerful witness about the Schachle Family Miracle.
Sending
Following a lunch break, the closing keynote will elicit active engagement of men who are seeking to “Reach Higher.” This will include the celebration of Mass by Bishop David Talley.
CONFERENCE SPEAKERS
Pete Burak
Keynote Speaker
Pete Burak is the vice president of Renewal Ministries, a ministry dedicated to Catholic renewal and evangelization around the world. He is a graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville and has a master’s degree in theology from Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, Michigan. Pete is a frequent speaker on discipleship and evangelization and the co-director of Pine Hills Boys’ Camp. He is a monthly columnist for Faith Magazine and the host of two podcasts: Spirit-filled Leadership and The Hour. Pete and his wife, Cait, have five children.
Joe Birch
Master of Ceremonies
Joe Birch was baptized by Fr. Joseph A. O’Connor, SJ on October 16, 1955. Joe has had his share of ups and downs but has kept the faith. He married his CBU college sweetheart Robyn Davis Birch at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on June 25, 1983. They’ve been blessed with two sons and three grandchildren. Joe is a long-time member of St. Patrick Catholic Church Downtown where his Memphis Rotary Club presents a monthly mobile food pantry where 500 families receive a week’s worth of groceries. Joe has served viewers of WMC-TV since January 28, 1978 and currently presents the news of the day at 5, 6 and 10 o’clock weeknights
Deacon Jeff Drzycimski
Session Speaker
Deacon Jeff Drzycimski is a Permanent Deacon for the Catholic Diocese of Memphis in Tennessee. He is a speaker at conferences, retreats and parishes, an author and the host of the nationally syndicated radio talk show and podcast The Catholic Cafe, heard weekly on nearly 1000 stations worldwide - including EWTN, Guadalupe Radio and Relevant Radio, as well as on iTunes. Deacon Jeff works as an Associate Director for Catechetical & Sacramental Formation in the Catholic Diocese of Memphis. He and his wife of over 35 years have 9 children, and are members of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Memphis.
Father Robert Favazza
Session Speaker
Father Robert D. Favazza serves as the Pastor of Resurrection Catholic Church, being installed by Bishop David P. Talley in 2022. Fr. Favazza is a native Memphian, having attended Germantown High and the University of Memphis before discerning the vocation of Priesthood. Having been assigned to parishes with large Hispanic communities, he has learned to speak Spanish and is in high demand around the Diocese of Memphis, whether in English or Spanish. Currently, he serves as the Spiritual Director for Ministerio Valentino, which focuses on enriching marriages by organizing retreats and follow-ups for the Hispanic Community.
Jimmy Dee
Session Speaker
Jimmy Dee serves as the Vice Chairman of the Catholic Men’s Leadership Alliance, a Board member of God Squad Canada, Chief of Staff to the Knights of Columbus Tennessee State Council, Co-founder of Vest For Life, and is an executive advisor/consultant to the Insurance industry and Healthcare Information Technology sector. Jimmy and his wife Valerie are lifelong Catholics with two adult married children and two grandchildren. Jimmy calls Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Knoxville his Parish Home.
OUR SPONSORS
Fishers of Men
Knights of Columbus
Catholic Diocese of Memphis
Just a Guy in the Pew Ministries
Conference Sponsors
Join us in empowering men at this year's conference! By sponsoring the event, your organization will gain valuable exposure and contribute to a life-changing experience for our attendees. To learn more about the sponsorship levels and benefits associated with each, click the button below.
For additional questions on becoming a sponsor, please contact Tim at tpmcneive@gmail.com. You may also fill out the sponsorship form here.
