"As for you, man of God, shun all this..Fight the good fight of faith..take hold of eternal life"

2012 Northwest Catholic Men's Conference: Organizer and Presenter

Fr. Bailey Clemens

Fr. Bailey Clemens grew up in Eastern Oregon. He worked as a disc jockey, a sporting goods retail manager and telecommunications sales associate.  He later went to Africa to work with his aunt a missionary nun. It was there he found his priestly vocation. Upon his return he finished his undergraduate at Saint Edwards University Austin, Texas. He joined the Diocese of Peoria and began his seminary training at Mount Saint Mary's in Emmittsburg, Maryland. After some years in Illinois, he heard the call from God, go west. He returned to his home Diocese of Baker and is Pastor at St Mary's in Pendleton.

Speaking topic will be:
1.) Be men of courage! It is I, do not be afraid.”

2012 Presenter

Fr Glen Sudano

Fr Glenn Sudano is currently the novice director for the Franciscan Friars of  the Renewal. The Franciscan Friars of the renewal take seriously the life as religious following in the steps of Saint Francis of Assissi.  Fr Glenn Sudano has led many retreats for priests, religious, and laity.  He will be joining us for the conference in 2012.  

His speaking topics will be:  
1.) The Sacraments-Instituted by Christ to give us Grace.
2.) Why men need prayer and adoration? 

2012 Presenter

Father Alex Kratz, O.F.M

Father Alex Kratz, O.F.M., is a Franciscan priest stationed in Detroit.  Fr. Alex experienced a year in the Holy Land living in a Palestinian Catholic parish in the West Bank.  He studied at a local university with a desire to support the Mother Church of Jerusalem.  In 2008 he co-founded Terra Sancta Pilgrimages, a Franciscan ministry of pilgrimage and evangelization, to build up the Church both in the Holy Land and in the United States.   Fr. Alex has led almost 500 pilgrims to the Holy Land and has created projects to help safeguard a Christian presence there.  Currently father conducts parish missions, retreats, Bible studies, classes and spiritual direction.  He also leads an active healing ministry.  Fr. Alex enjoys reading history, World Cup soccer, and watching Notre Dame football. 


His speaking topics will be:
1.) The Holy Land-Men of God on a pilgrimage
2.) Homily with reflections on Saint Joseph and the Blessed Virgin Mother.

2012 Presenter

Deacon Omar Torres

Deacon Omar Torres, is a permanent deacon, ordained in 2000 and currently serving at St Mary’s Parish. He has been married for 26 years, and a father of 3 girls. Deacon Torres has served the Church in all liturgical prayer, prison ministry and instruction for marriage preparation and annulments.

 

 

His speaking topic will be:
1.) True Marriage (Problems with Same Sex, pornography) Where to get help?