Speakers

We are proud to welcome these guest speakers to the IGNITE 2010 Catholic Men’s Conference.

Jesse Romero

Jesse Romero

Jesse Romero is a retired veteran of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s department, a three-time World Police Boxing champion and a two-time USA Kickboxing champion. Jesse has the ability to make the sometimes complex teachings of the faith understandable with his straight talk approach. As a cradle Catholic, he experienced an interior conversion through the reading of the Gospels — which led to a preaching ministry that is lighting fires in the hearts of Catholics across the country.

Fr. Larry Richards

Fr. Larry Richards

Fr. Larry Richards is the founder and president of The Reason for our Hope Foundation, dedicated to ‘spreading the Good News’ by educating others about Jesus Christ. A gifted and captivating speaker, Fr. Larry holds the answer to some of life’s most profound questions. He speaks from experience as a pastor of an inner city parish, a high school chaplain, a counselor and evangelist. His inspirational talks and presentations, always authentic and enthusiastic, have changed the hearts, minds and lives of listeners worldwide.

Sean Forrest

Sean Forrest

Sean Forrest is the Founder, President, and Executive Director of the Catholic not-for-profit organization Movin’ With The Spirit, Inc. He speaks to thousands each year about the love of God and the truth of the faith. His television appearances include EWTN’s “Life on the Rock” and an upcoming music special with the singer Dana. Sean inspires and educates teens and adults with God’s Truth, in line with the authority and teaching of the Catholic Church.

Bishop Cunningham

Most Rev. Robert J. Cunningham

Bishop Robert J. Cunningham will be the main celebrant and homilist for our morning Mass. Bishop Cunningham was installed as the 10th Bishop of the Diocese of Syracuse on May 26, 2009. He was the Bishop of the Diocese of Ogdensburg prior to his appointment by Pope Benedict XVI to the Syracuse Diocese. Bishop Cunningham is very much looking forward to seeing you at the IGNITE 2010 Catholic Men’s Conference. As he mentioned in his personal invitation to the men of the diocese this will be a day of blessing for you, your parish and the diocese.

Music Ministry provided by

Rob Morey, Director of Music at Holy Family Church, Syracuse.