Parish Leadership Conference 2026
Keynote Speakers
Fr. Raphael Capó, PhD
Priest and educator, currently serves as Vice President for Mission and Dean of the School of Theology at St. Thomas University in Miami. He is a leader in Hispanic ministry, having served as a Papal Missionary of Mercy and as a National Eucharistic Preacher
Jason Shanks
President of the National Eucharistic Congress and former President of the OSV Institute for Catholic Innovation, where he launched initiatives such as a Catholic “shark-tank” competition and TED-style talks to foster creativity and new apostolic initiatives in the Church.
Speakers
Keynote Speakers
Fr. Raphael Capó, PhD
Priest and educator, currently serves as Vice President for Mission and Dean of the School of Theology at St. Thomas University in Miami. He is a leader in Hispanic ministry, having served as a Papal Missionary of Mercy and as a National Eucharistic Preacher
(Session in Spanish)
Jason Shanks
President of the National Eucharistic Congress and former President of the OSV Institute for Catholic Innovation, where he launched initiatives such as a Catholic “shark-tank” competition and TED-style talks to foster creativity and new apostolic initiatives in the Church.
Sr. Veronica Amata Donatello
Adrian Herrera, MA
Paul Kolker
Msgr. Roger Landry
Rita Martinez, MA
Tim O'Malley, PhD
Sara Beth Meyer
Roland Millare, PhD
Dr. Greg & Lsa Popcak
Juan Rendon, DMin
Scott Sollom, PhD
Luis Soto, MA
Jose Manuel de Urquidi
Mathew Warner
And many more!
Event Details
Bishop Lynch High School
9750 Ferguson Road
Dallas, TX 75228
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Time: Doors Open at 7:30 AM
Mass Time: 9:00 AM
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Save the date for 2026’s upcoming Parish Leadership Conference, designed to inspire, equip, and strengthen those who serve our parish communities.
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“Hope does not Disappoint."
Inspired by the Jubilee of Hope 2025 and Saint Paul’s assurance that “hope does not disappoint” (Rom 5:5), this diocesan conference seeks to renew, equip, and inspire parish leaders for the Church’s mission today. In bringing together nationally recognized voices in evangelization, catechesis, family life, liturgy, and youth ministry, the Parish Leadership Conference will help our catechists, liturgists, and ministry leaders internalize and communicate a hope firmly rooted in Christ, celebrate the Jubilee’s call to mercy and mission, and strengthen collaboration across diverse areas of parish life.
Sessions will be in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
PRICING
At the Door: $70 per person
Early Registration: $50 per person
Group Registration: $40 per person
To take advantage of the group discount, please contact your parish leader.
Morning hospitality and lunch is included.
Limited vegetarian, gluten, and dairy free lunch options.
Please contact [email protected] if you require wheelchair accessibility.
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