The next Msgr. Thomas McGread Stewardship Conference will be held February 20-21, and there are still spots remaining.
Why should you attend? Here is what some attendees — including priests, parish staff members, and lay parish leaders — from past McGread Conferences have said:
→”Very inspiring, I am grateful to be here. There was value on many levels and I came away with a lot of takeaways.”
→”Practical message and steps to take. Stewardship is a way of life. The powerful talks brought me to tears.”
→”Every aspect of the conference was exceptional. The whole experience was remarkable!”
→”I received practical examples of what has worked in parishes — great presenters!”
→”Beautiful place for conference — location was convenient and the hospitality was great. This was a great opportunity to connect with others and learn from their experiences too. Very good and thought provoking speakers.”
→”This was the best day and a half I have spent in a long time. I feel renewed!”
→”The conference has helped me form my commitment to build stewardship at my parish. The commitment of others is contagious and helps me believe that this way of life is something everyone needs to know about.”
→”This is fantastic. Very well put together and amazing speakers who were all dynamic, engaging, and offered rich information. A very inspiring conference — I wish everyone could attend. Overall a great experience.”
The McGread Stewardship Conference is held at the Diocese of Wichita’s Spiritual Life Center in Wichita, Kansas.
The late Msgr. McGread, who passed away in April 2013, is often called the “Father of Stewardship.” He was instrumental in the drafting of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ pastoral letter, Stewardship: A Disciple’s Response.
Now in its 16th year, the McGread Conference has inspired and educated thousands of priests, religious, and lay Catholics, by sharing the remarkable stories of how developing the spirituality of stewardship has transformed parishes and impacted the lives of individual parishioners across the country. You will also hear the story of how stewardship forever changed Msgr. McGread’s parish — St. Francis of Assisi in Wichita — and how Monsignor’s vision has impacted other parishes across the country.
The conference also will feature presentations by pastors and lay leaders who will share stories of how stewardship has become a way of life in their parishes. What’s more, the site of the conference — the Diocese of Wichita’s Spiritual Life Center — is a chance to witness firsthand how stewardship can transform the life of a parish and an entire diocese!
Click here to view the brochure and find out more about the McGread Conference. You may also register for the conference by clicking here and completing the secure online registration form.
Conference spots will fill up quickly, so register today! You may register online at the link above, or if you have any questions or would like more information, contact Shari Navarre at 888-822-1847, ext. 3702, or by e-mail at shari@catholicsteward.com.
