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The Halls of St. George | Schererville, IN
Ticket Options
Banquet Only
1-day Ticket
2-day Ticket
Alternative Ways to Pay
To pay over the phone or by mail contact us or print the PDF below:
[email protected] | 312-761-2149
Mail-in payment form
Priests and Religious Tickets
For Priests, Bishops, Nuns, Monks, Sisters, and Brothers who take a vow of poverty, free tickets may be provided. To request a ticket for you or someone you know who does take a vow of poverty, please contact us.
[email protected] | 312-761-2149
College Student Scholarships
Full scholarships are available to students 18-22 years old.
To apply, email [email protected], using “student scholarship” in subject line and provide the following:
Name, Age, Phone, Email, and a brief explanation of how their attendance could impact their faith journey.
Please note that a submittal of an application does not guarantee a ticket.
Sponsors
We thank all our sponsors who have helped make our 1st Anniversary conference a success.
KCRD – ACQUINAS COMMUNICATIONS
Heinen Family Businesses
Rockford
Karl Maurer – Investment Advisor
Eric & Joanna Patrick
Schedule
Please note that the exact times are subject to change slightly.
Thursday, June 23rd
Friday, June 24th
Featured Speakers
Featured Speakers
Originally from the Diocese of Marquette, Fr. Altman was an attorney who had a family practice in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, when he answered the call to The Priesthood. Fr. Altman gained national attention for a 2020 video calling out those people who support the Democratic party, of which supports the killing of unborn babies without restrictions.
“There will be 60 million aborted babies standing at the gates of heaven barring your Democrat entrance,” Altman said in that video.
Altman was eventually removed from his parish by Bishop Callahan for “ineffective leadership.”
Founder and president of the Lepanto Institute, he is a well known public figure in the pro-life movement. Formerly, Michael spent nearly eight years as American Life League’s director of the “Defend the Faith” project. He has researched and produced countless articles and reports on the funding of abortion, birth control, homosexuality and Marxism by Catholic Relief Servies and the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD).
David L. Gray is an American Catholic Theologian and Historian, and the President and Publisher of Saint Dominic’s Media. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Central State University (Ohio) and a Masters of Arts in Catholic Theology from Ohio Dominican University. His published work, ‘Inside Prince Hall (Freemasonry)’ predates his conversion to Catholicism.
Alexander is most known for the courageous act of throwing the pagan pachamama figures into the Tiber River in Rome during the Amazon Synod. Now he heads up the St. Boniface Institute and speaks out on the ills facing The Church and world.
*Due to personal reasons, Alexander cannot attend the conference. We thank you for understanding.
Dr. Peter Kwasniewski, Thomistic theologian, liturgical scholar, and choral composer, is a graduate of Thomas Aquinas College and The Catholic University of America. He has taught at the International Theological Institute in Austria, the Franciscan University of Steubenville’s Austria Program, and Wyoming Catholic College, which he helped establish in 2006. He writes regularly for Catholic blogs, has published several books, and written well over 1,300 articles.
Jesse Romero is a retired veteran of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and has a Master’s
Degree in Catholic Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville, OH. He has spent his time teaching, speaking, writing, and giving Catholic Bible studies, Conferences, Missions, and Retreats on all matters relating to the Catholic Faith. Jesse shares Catholic teaching with an exciting style that is guaranteed to strengthen, edify and fortify.
*Due to health concerns, Jesse is no longer able to attend in-person. Please offer a prayer and sacrifice for his healing.
Elizabeth Yore, the founder of Yore Children, is an international child advocate attorney whose legal career spans a wide range of legal issues relating to the exploitation of children. Yore was a member of the Heartland Institute Delegation that travelled to the Vatican in April 2015 to urge Pope Francis to re-examine his reliance on UN population control proponents who support climate change. She has been shedding light on the questionable actions of Pope Francis and leading prelates of The Church.
Loyola University of Chicago Senior and Social Media Coordinator for the Coalition for Canceled Priests, Stella stood up to Loyola University administration when students were told they were mandated to get the Covid vaccine. In the victory, Stella secured the right for her and other students who risked being cancelled from the university.
Professor Smith is a Catholic author and has served three terms as a consulter to the Pontifical Council on the Family, and 8 years on the Anglican Roman Catholic International Commission III.
*Due to a conflict, Janet will be joining us virtually.
Raymond is the Delegate for International Missions for Human Life International and regularly travels all over the world to represent HLI in their mission activities as they refute the Culture of Death and proclaim the Gospel of Life.
He is also the President of the Sacred Heart Institute in the United States; EWTN program Host; Knight of Magistral Grace of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta and Coordinator of the Knights of the Sacred Heart Legion.
Raymond has distinguished himself as an international Catholic Pro-Life activist, apologist, author and broadcaster.
The emcee for the conference. Tom is president and a founding member of Aquinas Communications, Inc., which is a multimedia network featuring a Catholic radio station (KCRD 98.3 fm) broadcasting from Dubuque, Iowa.
Co-founder of the Coalition for Canceled Priests which began in 2021, for the last decade Father Lovell has fought for his good name and has helped other priests in the same situation when they have been cancelled.
(The views expressed by any guest speaker are solely the speaker’s own views and not necessarily the views of the Coalition for Canceled Priests)
Media Coverage
Journalists, Bloggers/Vloggers, and Social Media Influencers are encouraged to attend Friday’s conference. Video/Audio streaming or recording of the conference is not allowed, but access to speakers for interviews will generally be available throughout the day. Free admission for Friday’s conference is available with prior approval from CFCP. Food and beverage are not provided with the free admission. Shared media space will be provided to the right of the stage. Media are allowed to set up interview tents and booths outside near the entrance of the venue with prior approval. To inquire about media access, please complete this online form.
Radio/Podcast Advertisements
The ads below have been created to help promote the 1st anniversary banquet and conference. Due to budgetary concerns, we have been limited to the number of stations and podcasts to place them. With your help, we can place these ads in your favorite Catholic radio station, conservative talk station, or podcast. If you’re just not sure the best avenue for placing them, you can leave it to us. We’ll work with you and make sure the funds you’d like to devote to commercials are used wisely. To begin the process, please complete this form.
Vimeo Link
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Magnificat Radio Interview
Fr. Lovell & David Avignone
Sponsorship
Your generous sponsorship of the Coalition’s 1st Annual Conference “Finding Hope in the Desert” will go a long way to bring faithful Catholics together and equip them with truth to defend and protect our Holy Priests, Bishops, and Religious. We pray you will support our mission through sponsorship given the information below.
Event & Sponsorship details:
- Thursday banquet estimated attendance: 300-400
- Friday conference estimated attendance: 400-500
- Capacity for the event is 800 people.
- Commitment must be made by June 1 to be guaranteed a spot in the Anniversary newsletter and the program.
- Booth space is available on a limited basis separately from sponsorship.
- Payment by check is preferred and mailed to Coalition for Canceled Priests, PO BOX 208, FLOSSMOOR, IL 60422
- Credit card payments can be made through our event registration page found on our website.
- In-kind contributions in exchange for sponsorship is accepted on a case-by-case basis.
- CFCP is a tax-exempt 501(c)3 non-profit.
- Please contact [email protected] or 312-761-2149 for further inquiries
Our Lady, Queen of the Clergy
$25,000
Limited to one exclusive sponsor and includes:
• Co-brand of event where your company/org name and logo will be jointly featured with CFCP.
• Up to 10 minute video ad or 10 minute address by a representative of company/org from podium during Friday’s conference.
• Company/Org color ad (full page) in anniversary newsletter (distributed to over 6,000 households)
• Large Company/Org ad prominently placed on website for 1 year.
• Large Company/Org ad prominently placed in event program.
• Active sharing of your sponsorship via social media.
• Dedicated ad/message of your company/org in an email to entire email list (over 9,000 subscribers)
• Dedicated ad/message of your company/org in an email to event registration list before and after the event.
• Large Recognition Banner on Site
• Representative to lead in a toast at the banquet
• 5 Complimentary tickets to Thursday’s banquet (seated with VIP speaker) and 10 to Friday’s conference (VIP Seating)
St. John the Baptist
$10,000
Limited to 3 sponsors and includes:
• 5 minute video ad or 5 minute introduction of company/org
• Company/Org color ad (1/2 page) in anniversary newsletter (distributed to over 6,000 households)
• Company/Org logo prominently placed on website
• Company/Org logo prominently placed in program
• Ad in conference program
• Company logo or ad prominently featured throughout the conference on the projection screen
• Dedicated ad/message of your company/org in an email to event registration list before and after the event.
• 5 Complimentary tickets to Thursday’s banquet (seated with a canceled priest) and 10 to Friday’s conference (VIP seating)
St. Joseph
$5,000
Limited to 5 sponsors and includes:
• On Stage mention at banquet and conference
• Company/Org logo prominently placed on website
• Company/Org logo prominently placed in program
• Company/Org color ad (¼ page) in 8-page anniversary newsletter (distributed to over 6,000 households)
• Company logo featured throughout the conference on the projection screen
• 5 complimentary tickets to Thursday’s banquet and Friday’s conference
Vendor/Display Booths
Booths to sell religious goods, books, and services are available throughout the venue. Space is limited to 10-15 vendors.
Sizes start at 12′ long by 8′ deep ($300). Costs for larger size space is dependent on the exact needs. Please contact [email protected] to inquire about costs, location, and needs.
Setup will be the afternoon on Thursday, June 23. Setup is not available on Friday, June 24. Take down will take place Friday evening after 6 pm.
Food & Beverage
Thursday Dinner
Choice of French Pork Chop, Herb Chicken, or Salmon
(served with salad, potato, and vegetable)
Choice of Triple Chocolate Cake or Strawberry Shortcake
(cash bar available)
Friday Breakfast
Continental Breakfast
Coffee & Tea
Friday Lunch
Choice of Veggie Wrap, Chicken Wrap, Or Smothered Chicken Sandwich*
(served with chips and pickle)
Friday Afternoon Snack Bar
Served at 4 pm
(cash bar available)
*Friday, June 24 is the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart. It’s a liturgical feast day. Canon 1251 says “Abstinence from meat, or from some other food as determined by the Episcopal Conference, is to be observed on all Fridays, unless a solemnity should fall on a Friday.”
Lodging
| Hotel | Price |
|---|---|
| Hampton Inn Janesville | $109 |
| Radisson Hotel Rockford | $139 |
| Townplace Suites Janesville | $149 |
| Hampton Inn – Rockford (includes breakfast) | $149 |
(does not include tax & fees)
Odds & Ends
Suggested Attire
Thursday Banquet: Semi-formal
Friday Conference: Business Casual
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will be provided prior to June 1, 2022.
Thereafter, refunds are at the sole discretion of The Coalition for Canceled Priests.
Inaugural Event Photos
On June 24, 2021, The Coalition for Canceled Priests hosted its inaugural event to a sold-out crowd of over 1,000 people.
We thank all of you who have supported us from this day forward.
