SAVE THE DATE and join us for a powerful day of faith, fellowship, and inspiration at the 18th Gathering of Catholic Men’s Conference on Saturday, October 17th, 2026, at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA.

Schedule: TBA

Speaker Lineup:

• Matthew Leonard - Matthew is an international Catholic speaker, author, and podcaster dedicated to helping people grow in prayer and spiritual life. He is the founder of The Science of Sainthood and host of The Art of Catholic podcast.

• Dave VanVickle - Dave is a Catholic evangelist, speaker, and retreat leader known for his bold, engaging approach to authentic Catholic spirituality, spiritual warfare, and the universal call to holiness. He travels nationwide, inspiring audiences to deeper conversion and trust in Christ, drawing from both solid theology and real-life experience as a husband and father of five.

  Visit his website “The Catholic Truth About Angels,​ Demons, Ghosts, Exorcisms, and Hauntings.”

• Fr. Joe Freedy - Fr. Freedy is a Catholic priest and dynamic speaker from our own Diocese of Pittsburgh known for his engaging talks at retreats, conferences, and parish events. He grew up in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, played college football as a starting quarterback at the University of Buffalo, and after discerning a deeper calling, entered the seminary and studied in Rome before being ordained in 2008.

  Today, he assists in diocesan evangelization and leads Dry Bones Ministries, bringing a passion for faith, healing, and spiritual growth to his audiences.

Visit the Catholic Men’s Fellowship of Western PA for when more details are announced!