Catholic Men's Fellowship of Northeast Ohio Hosts Annual Conference

The event features speakers, Mass, and fellowship for men across the diocese.

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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The Catholic Men's Fellowship of Northeast Ohio is hosting its annual conference on March 7th at the Holiday Inn in Independence, Ohio. The daylong event will feature speakers, a Mass celebrated by the local bishop, and opportunities for faith and fellowship among men from around the diocese.

Why it matters

The conference aims to provide a space for Catholic men in Northeast Ohio to come together, grow in their faith, and build community. As the diocese continues efforts to engage more men in the Church, events like this conference are important for strengthening men's spiritual lives and involvement.

The details

The conference will include a light breakfast and lunch, as well as talks from featured speakers Pete Burak, a columnist and podcaster, Fr. Damian Ference, the Vicar for Evangelization, and Bishop Edward C. Malesic, who will also celebrate a Vigil Mass to conclude the day's events.

  • The Catholic Men's Fellowship of Northeast Ohio annual conference will be held on March 7, 2026.
  • The conference will run from morning through the evening, culminating in a Vigil Mass celebrated by Bishop Malesic.

The players

Catholic Men's Fellowship of Northeast Ohio

A group that organizes events and initiatives to engage Catholic men in the diocese of Cleveland and surrounding Northeast Ohio region.

Pete Burak

A columnist and podcaster who will be a featured speaker at the conference.

Fr. Damian Ference

The Vicar for Evangelization, who will also speak at the conference.

Bishop Edward C. Malesic

The bishop of the Diocese of Cleveland, who will celebrate the Vigil Mass at the end of the conference.

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What they’re saying

“This conference is a great opportunity for Catholic men in our region to come together, grow in faith, and build community.”

— Pete Burak, Columnist & Podcaster (dioceseofcleveland.org)

What’s next

Registration for the conference is open on the Catholic Men's Fellowship of Northeast Ohio website at www.cmfneo.com.

The takeaway

Events like the Catholic Men's Fellowship of Northeast Ohio annual conference demonstrate the diocese's commitment to engaging and supporting Catholic men, providing them with opportunities for spiritual growth and community building.