About this Event
Train for spiritual battle.
The St. Michael’s Lent Catholic Men’s Retreat is a one-day gathering for men seeking to grow in discipline, prayer, and spiritual strength through the ancient tradition of St. Michael’s Lent.
Rooted in the life of the Church and the example of the saints, this conference calls men to:
- Take their spiritual life seriously
- Embrace prayer, fasting, and sacrifice
- Understand the reality of spiritual warfare
- Grow in devotion to St. Michael and the Holy Angels
This is not just a conference—it is a call to formation, brotherhood, and mission.
The day concludes with BBQ and fraternal time providing time for fraternity and fellowship.
Speakers
- Jesse Romero
- Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers
- Fr. Gerard Quirke
- Fr. Wolfgang Seitz
This is not a typical conference.
This is a day for Catholic men who are ready to:
- take their faith seriously
- enter into spiritual battle
- and live with discipline, purpose, and conviction
Rooted in the ancient tradition of St. Michael’s Lent, this event is designed to form men—not just inform them.
What This Day Is About
We are living in a time of spiritual confusion, weakness, and attack.
This conference is a direct response.
Through powerful preaching, the sacraments, and brotherhood, men will be challenged to:
- Missa Cantata (Traditional Latin High Mass)
- Confession available throughout the day
- Hard-hitting, practical talks for Catholic men
- Formation in spiritual warfare and discipline
- Brotherhood with men from across the region
- A clear call to step up as a Catholic man
Catered BBQ and cigars to close the day
Schedule
6:30 AM – Check-In Begins
7:00 AM – Rosary
7:30 AM – Missa Cantata (Latin High Mass)
Morning Confessions Available
9:20 – 9:55 AM – Conference Talk
9:55 – 10:00 AM – Break
10:00 – 10:35 AM – Conference Talk
10:35 – 10:40 AM – Break
10:40 – 11:15 AM – Conference Talk
11:15 – 11:20 AM – Break
11:20 – 11:55 AM – Conference Talk
12:00 PM – Angelus & Lunch
1:00 – 1:35 PM – Conference Talk
1:35 – 1:40 PM – Break
1:40 – 2:15 PM – Conference Talk
2:15 – 2:20 PM – Break
2:20 – 2:55 PM – Conference Talk
2:55 – 3:00 PM – Break
3:00 – 3:35 PM – Conference Talk
Afternoon Confessions Available
3:40 – 3:55 PM – Divine Mercy Chaplet
3:55 – 4:25 PM – Q&A
4:30 PM – Benediction
4:45 PM onward – BBQ
Event venue & nearby stays
Saint Stephen Catholic Church, 1112 Southeast 41st Avenue, Portland, United States
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