Overview:
The Lent 2026 Holy League Catholic Men’s Conference, themed “Lead Like St. Joseph: Strength for the Spiritual War,” will gather men on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Portland, OR, for a full day of formation, fraternity, and faith with speakers including Fathers Joshua Stengel, Eric Andersen, Joshua Clifton, and Deacon James Thurman.
- When: Saturday, February 21, 2026 7:30AM – 4:00PM
- Speakers: Fr. Joshua Stengel, Fr. Eric Andersen, Fr. Joshua Clifton, Fr. Peter Julia, Kadesh Swanson and Deacon James Thurman.
- Audience: Open to men 18 and older; boys may attend if accompanied by their fathers.
- Subway Lunch available for additional purchase when purchasing the ticket.
What you will learn
- St. Joseph’s Response to Loss, Disruption, and Uncertainty
- Breaking Free from Generational Sin and Soul Ties
- How to Live Lent with Discipline and Purpose
- The Interior Impact of Modern Vices and Distractions
- Navigating Job Loss, Unemployment, and AI as a Catholic Man
- Desert Father Wisdom for Spiritual Combat
- How to Resist Temptation and Reclaim Interior Freedom
Conference Schedule
MORNING PROGRAM
- 6:30 AM – Check-in Begins
- 7:00 AM – Rosary
- 7:30 AM – Missa Cantata (Latin High Mass) with sermon by Fr. Eric Anderson
- Morning Confessions Available
CONFERENCE SESSIONS (MORNING)
- 9:30–10:10 AM – Fr. Joshua Stengel
- 10:10–10:20 AM – Break
- 10:20–11:00 AM – Fr. Peter Julia
- 11:00–11:10 AM – Break
- 11:10–11:50 AM – Fr. Eric Anderson
MIDDAY
- 12:00 PM – Angelus & Lunch
AFTERNOON SESSIONS
- 1:00–1:40 PM – Fr. Joshua Clifton
- 1:40–1:45 PM – Break
- 1:45–2:25 PM – Fr. Joshua Stengel
- 2:25–2:30 PM – Break
- 2:30–3:10 PM – Kadesh Swanson
- Afternoon Confessions Available
DEVOTIONS & CLOSE
- 3:15–3:30 PM – Divine Mercy Chaplet
- 3:30–4:00 PM – Q&A (extended)
- 4:00 PM – Benediction & Final Blessing