• 24th Annual St. Louis Marian Conference
    BE NOT AFRAID: AM I NOT HERE,
    I WHO AM YOUR MOTHER
    MAY 19 - 21, 2023
    A dynamic three-day event of inspiration, faith, and fellowship!

Speakers

Fr. Bill Casey

Attributes his call to the priesthood to the Mercy of God, his love for the study of Sacred Scripture, and his strong devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Nationally renowned speaker and frequent guest on EWTN. Best-selling author of You Shall Stand Firm: Preserving the Faith in an Age of Apostasy.

Fr. Mitch Pacwa

Best known for his frequent appearances on EWTN, and also a best-selling Catholic author with a working knowledge of twelve languages, including Arabic. He has a unique understanding of the peoples and cultures of the Middle East.

Msgr. Stephen Rossetti

A licensed psychologist and an exorcist for the Archdiocese of Washington for over 12 years. Author of many bestsellers, his latest work is Diary of an American Exorcist: Demons, Possession, and the Modern-Day Battle against Ancient Evil. Research associate professor at the Catholic University of America and President of the St. Michael Center for Spiritual Renewal.

Msgr. Eugene Morris

Priest of the Archdiocese of St. Louis who established the St. Maximilian Kolbe House of Discernment, Director of Sacred Liturgy and Assistant Professor at the Pontifical College Josephinum, and frequent Catholic radio host.

Dr. Ray Guarendi

Catholic father of ten adopted children, a clinical psychologist, author, professional speaker, and national radio and television host. Best-selling author of You're A Better Parent Than You Think!

Jesse Romero

Full-time bilingual Catholic Lay Evangelist, nationally acclaimed for his dynamic, upbeat Christ-centered preaching. Retired Los Angeles Deputy Sheriff and recipient of the Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Award. Best-selling author of The Devil in the City of Angels: My Encounter with the Diabolical.

Zip Rzeppa

Beloved local St Louis sportscaster and founder/executive director of Mater Media, devoted to evangelizing the Catholic faith through book publishing, events, fundraising, and speaking engagements.

Patty Schneier

Life-long Catholic, housewife, and mother of three, a guest on EWTN and various Catholic Radio shows. She currently hosts a weekly radio show on Covenant Network to foster holy vocations called The Pearl of Great Price and a podcast called The Daily Dose of Encouragement. Author of Love Letters from Mom on What Matters Most.

Musicians

Annie Karto

Catholic singer-songwriter and inspirational speaker stirring into flame the gifts of God through the power of music.

Donna Cori

Catholic singer-songwriter whose music focuses on prayer and explaining the truths of the Catholic Church with Scripture.

Matthew Baute

Catholic liturgical musician and singer-songwriter. His CD "Hold Me, Lord" received the Unity Award for Praise & Worship album of the year.

Registration

The cost for the 3-day event is only $60 ($70 after May 1 and at the door).
Youth (12-19): $30 ($35 after May 1 and at the door).
Registration for Professed Priests, Nuns, Seminarians, Youth 11 and under: no charge!
Due to financial hardship, we regret that there will be no group rate or discounts of any kind.
  • Consider inviting someone who has moved out of town, family members who have scattered, a birthday or Christmas gift, or plan a family reunion.
  • View the Conference Promotional Flyer, and feel free to duplicate and distribute it among your family and friends, or request a quantity to be sent to you for distribution. We would appreciate all efforts to have the brochures placed in your Parish and given to your Youth Coordinator!
  • We will send an email confirmation only, so please include your email address when registering! The name badges for 2023 will be available for you to pick up when you arrive.

CONFERENCE PRE-REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED! PLEASE REGISTER AT THE DOOR!

  1. SECURE ONLINE REGISTRATION!
    Online registration has closed. Please register at the conference!
  2. CALL NOW: (314) 850-7718
  3. PRINT the REGISTRATION FORM. FILL IT OUT COMPLETELY AND MAIL WITH PAYMENT TO:
    St. Louis Marian Conference
    P.O. Box 142787
    St. Louis, MO 63114
    or scan and email to registration@stlmc.org

Please refrain from coming to the conference if you have any symptoms of COVID-19, or if you have been in contact with someone who has COVID-19 within the past 14 days.

Hotel

The Conference will be held at the RENAISSANCE ST. LOUIS AIRPORT HOTEL located at 9801 Natural Bridge Road, adjacent to the St. Louis airport.

This completely updated and beautiful hotel is located just two minutes away from the airport, and the hotel shuttle runs continuously. For those arriving by plane, call Hotel shuttle at (314) 429-1100. The sleeping rooms are large and all newly decorated. We truly encourage you to please lodge at the Renaissance Hotel as this is the best way to help the conference. Everything is under one roof -- talks, adoration, hotel room!

TO OBTAIN FREE PARKING: If you are NOT staying at the hotel, bring your parking ticket to the Registration Table or the Meal Ticket Sales Table for validation. If you ARE staying at the hotel, see the Front Desk for instructions.

PHONE NUMBER FOR HOTEL RESERVATIONS: (314) 429-1100. Ask for the "Marian Conference" rate (group code STL MARIAN 2ND BLOCK).

Secure hotel reservation and room preference by calling early!


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Meals

MEAL FOR PURCHASE / MENUS & PRICES
You will be able to purchase these meals at the conference.
Meals can be purchased individualy, or all 3 meals for only $60.

FRIDAY DINNER $21 – Includes:
Caesar Salad with Caesar or Balsamic Dressing
Penne Pasta with Marinara Sauce
Meatballs with Marinara Sauce (Meatballs are served separately for those who do not eat meat on Fridays and cannot do an alternate penance.)
Parmesan Cheese
Garlic Bread Sticks
Chef's Choice of Dessert
Coffee and Tea Service

SATURDAY LUNCH $16 – Includes:
Turkey & Cheddar or Ham & Swiss on a Kaiser Roll
Packets of Mayo and Mustard
Individual Bag of Chips
Individual Wrapped Brownie
Bottled Water

SATURDAY DINNER $23 – Includes:
Garden Salad with Ranch or Balsamic Dressing
Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Mushroom Mornay Sauce
Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
Green Beans with Julienne Carrots
Rolls and Butter
Chef's Choice of Dessert
Coffee and Tea Service

Schedule

There will be offering of Holy Mass each day, Confessions, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and an Adoration Chapel open throughout the weekend. The entire weekend for one modest price.

2023 ST. LOUIS MARIAN CONFERENCE PROGRAM

Friday, May 19th

10:00 amRegistration & Vendor Areas open
12:00 pmRegina Caeli, Holy Rosary & Music – Donna Cori, Annie Karto, & Matthew Baute
12:45 pmWelcome – Zip Rzeppa
1:00 pmPatty Schneier
2:00 pmMsgr. Stephen Rossetti
3:00 pmMay Crowning & Chaplet of Divine Mercy in Song – Matthew Baute & Annie Karto
3:30 pmBreak (30 minutes)
4:00 pmDr. Ray Guarendi
5:00 pmHOLY MASS // Main Celebrant – Fr. Mark Wheelan, SOLT
6:00 pmDINNER in the Lambert Ballroom
8:00 pmMsgr. Stephen Rossetti
9:00 pm24-Hour Eucharistic Adoration Chapel opens // Closing Announcements // End of day

Saturday, May 20th

7:00 amBreakfast for purchase in the Restaurant (until 11 am) & Grab & Go at the Coffee Bar (until 10 am)
7:30 amRegina Caeli & Holy Rosary
8:00 amHOLY MASS // Main Celebrant – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti
9:00 amHealing & Deliverance Prayer Service // Celebrant – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti
9:30 amBreak (50 minutes)
10:20 amFr. Mitch Pacwa, SJ
11:30 amMsgr. Eugene Morris (Keynote)
12:30 pmLUNCH in the Lambert Ballroom
2:00 pmPatty Schneier
3:00 pmChaplet of Divine Mercy (spoken)
3:15 pmJesse Romero
4:15 pmBreak (30 minutes)
4:45 pmFr. Bill Casey, CPM
5:45 pmDINNER in the Lambert Ballroom
7:30 pmDr. Ray Guarendi
8:30 pmInspirational Concert – Donna Cori
9:15 pmBRIEF PERIOD OF EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
9:30 pm24-Hour Eucharistic Adoration Chapel reopens // End of day

Sunday, May 21st

7:00 amBreakfast for purchase in the Restaurant (until 11 am) & Grab & Go at the Coffee Bar (until 10 am)
8:00 amRegina Caeli & Holy Rosary
8:30 amHOLY MASS // Main Celebrant – Fr. Mitch Pacwa, SJ
(Followed immediately by Blessing of All Religious Items & Enrollment in the Brown Scapular)
9:30 amBreak (1 hour)
10:30 amFr. Bill Casey, CPM
11:30 amJesse Romero
12:30 pmBreak (30 minutes)
1:00 pmFr. Mitch Pacwa, SJ
1:30 pm24-Hour Eucharistic Adoration Chapel closes
2:00 pmBrief Period of Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction
2:15 pmEnd of conference
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Please be mindful of the required fast before Holy Communion.
The schedule is subject to Divine Providence.

Vendors

Vendor tables are SOLD OUT!

Dear Friends in Christ,

Welcome to the 24th Annual St. Louis Marian Conference! Thank you for participating as a vendor/exhibitor at this year's conference. We hope and pray that you will be blessed both spiritually and temporally throughout the weekend.

PRINT the VENDOR REGISTRATION FORM, FILL IT OUT COMPLETELY AND MAIL WITH PAYMENT TO:

St. Louis Marian Conference
P.O. Box 142787
St. Louis, MO 63114

PLEASE INCLUDE A SIGNED AND DATED COPY OF THE VENDOR GUIDELINES WITH YOUR VENDOR REGISTRATION FORM.

~Thank you and May God reward you!~