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3rd Annual Heart of a Hero Men’s Conference
April 24-25, 2026
Scheduled Events
Day 1:
Registration
Friday April 10
4:30 p.m.
📍 Cana Room
Time to sign in, pick up welcome packets, and get settled in with your group. This is also a great time to socialize.
Dinner/Social
Friday April 10
5:30 p.m.
📍 Cana Room
Dinner will be provided, cost covered by your registration fee.
Presentation by Pete Burak
Friday April 10
6:30 p.m.
📍 Cana Room
A Presentation by Pete Burak of Renewal Ministries.
Cigar & Bourbon Reception
Friday April 10
7:30 p.m.
📍 Outdoor Patio
Enjoy provided cigars and bourbon in a relaxed setting with fellowship and conversation, a great opportunity to connect and dive deeper in the faith.
Day 2:
Coffee, Donuts and Fellowship
Saturday April 11
7:30 a.m.
📍 Cana Room
Time for fellowship, good donuts, and coffee to boost your morning focus.
Optional Rosary or Morning Prayer
Friday April 10
7:45 a.m.
📍Cathedral Sanctuary
Optional Rosary, or Morning Prayer, at each Man's discretion. A great way to start your morning and focus yourself on God.
Opening Remarks
Saturday April 11
8:15 a.m.
📍 Cana Room
Opening remarks delivered by Mark Rehagen.
Presentation by Pete Burak
Saturday April 11
8:30 a.m.
📍 Cana Room
Keynote presentation by Pete Burak of Renewal Ministries.
Presentation by Thomas McCauley, Austin Stewart, and Alex Mittendorf
Saturday April 11
9:30 a.m.
📍 Cana Room
Presentation by Thomas McCauley, Austin Stewart, and Alex Mittendorf from the St. Thomas More Newman Center Parish of Columbia, Missouri.
Holy Mass
Saturday April 11
10:30 a.m.
📍 Cathedral Sanctuary
The highest calling for each man. Join us for the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and participate in the Sacrifice of Christ which offers us an example of the sacrifice we should make in our lives.
Adoration, Confession, and Lunch
Saturday April 11
11:15 - 1:00
📍 Cana Room + Cathedral Sanctuary
Lunch period with opportunities for faith formation, including Adoration and Confession available in the Sanctuary.
Benediction
Saturday April 11
1:00 p.m.
📍 Cathedral Sanctuary
Conclude our Eucharistic Adoration session with prayer and a blessing before the Blessed Sacrament.
Presentation by Msgr. Eugene Morris
Saturday April 11
1:15 p.m.
📍 Cana Room
Presentation by Msgr. Eugene Morris of Sts. Gregory and Augustine Oratory Parish of St. Louis, Missouri.
Presentation by Father Stephen Jones
Saturday April 11
2:15 p.m.
📍 Cana Room
Presentation by Father Stephen Jones, Rector of St. Joseph Cathedral Parish of Jefferson City, Missouri.
Final Remarks
Saturday April 11
3:00 p.m.
📍 Cana Room
Final remarks from Mark Rehagen.