Bishop Thomas John Paprocki | Diocese of Springfield

The Diocese of Springfield in Illinois is organizing a Men’s Leadership Summit on Saturday, October 18, at St. Boniface Church in Edwardsville. The event aims to bring together single and married men for faith-based discussions, leadership development, and sharing of best practices for men’s ministry.

John Edwards has been invited as the host. According to the announcement, “Edwards is a dynamic and inspirational spiritual leader who has a powerful witness story of hard drug use before finding Christ in a radical way.” The summit will feature Mass at 9 a.m., followed by coffee, talks, small group discussions, and lunch. Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m., with the program concluding at 2:45 p.m.

Registration for the event costs $30, which covers materials, food, and drink. The deadline to register is October 1. For more information about registration or details about the summit, interested individuals can contact Gracie Ortiz, Director of Marriage and Family Life.