What will I experience? 
The Encounter MKE Steubenville Young Adult conference will facilitate an opportunity to encounter the love of Christ. There will be powerful talks and workshops given by nationally known Catholic speakers. These talks will be given in a TED-style talk and will be relevant to your life as a young adult. There will also be a worship band that will lead conference participants in prayer.

Have I experienced something like this before?
Probably not! The Steubenville Conferences have been nationally recognized for 40 years and have reached thousands of people. Even if you’ve attended Steubenville Youth Conferences in the past, Encounter MKE is different and relevant to your life as a young adult.

Visit steubenvilleconferences.org for more information.

Who will be there?
Young adults (high school graduates to 39 years old) from Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Iowa, and Ohio are registering for this conference, as well as other young adults from outside the Midwest! Some of them will be college-aged, others working professionals, and others will be young married couples (with young families).

What Should I wear?
Casual attire is acceptable

Where should I park?
The Cousins Center staff will direct parking for the day. Go directly to the venue and they will assist you.

I’ve registered. Should I have received an admission ticket?
After registering you should receive a confirmation email with a “ticket” in the message. Please bring a printed copy of the email or have it ready on your phone when you arrive on November 11. There will be registration tables for you to check in. Once you have checked in, you will receive a name badge, schedule, and other important information.

I’ve registered a group. Do you need everyone in the groups information?
Yes.  If you signed up a group you will receive an email in the near future asking for similar information (name, age, address, etc.) about each member of your group.

I’ve registered a group. How do we sign in at the conference?
When you arrive on November 11 there will be a registration table specifically for groups; come up to sign in the entire group.

The group leader will be given the name badges, schedules, and any other important information for the entire group.

What is included in the price?
Your registration includes conference attendance and dinner (lunch is not provided, but food trucks will be available).

Will I need to buy anything?
Lunch is not provided, so you will need money for food. There will be on-site options.

My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:

Welcome to our Annual Conferences
at Franciscan University in the Diocese of
Steubenville! Thank you for coming together
to celebrate our Lords’ presence among us,
thereby deepening our encounter with
Jesus Christ. You and I are reminded that
as we learn more about ourselves, the more
thoroughly we recognize Jesus Christ and how he has revealed his
Father to us.

As you and I live in a society which promotes at times the truth and
yet other times falsehood, we are reminded by our Holy Father, Pope
Francis, that true and lasting joy absolutely depends on one’s holiness.
I encourage you to live authentic lives grounded in the truth of Jesus
Christ and his invitation to our holiness.

May you have life in and through Jesus Christ these celebrated days
of the Youth Conference. With prayerful best wishes to you and your
families and entrusting you with the Immaculate Heart of Mary,
patroness of the Diocese of Steubenville, I am,
Sincerely Yours in Christ,
Most Reverend Jeffrey M. Monforton
Bishop of Steubenville

FRIDAY EVENING SESSION

Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller

Most Reverend Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS, was named the sixth archbishop of San Antonio by Pope Benedict XVI on October 14, 2010, and installed on November 23, 2010. He was appointed an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Chicago in 2003 by Pope John Paul II and ordained by Archbishop of Chicago Francis Cardinal George, OMI. Born in San Luis Potosi, S.L.P., Mexico, Archbishop Gustavo was the eldest of 15 children. In 1975, Archbishop Gustavo professed as a member of the Missionaries of the Holy Spirit. His more than 42 years of priestly service has taken many forms, including ministering to communities with varied cultural backgrounds. He has served on a number of committees for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and is currently the committee chairman for Cultural Diversity in the Church.

FRIDAY EVENING SESSION

Michelle Benzinger

Michelle Benzinger is a national women’s speaker, creative entrepreneur, and advocate for marginalized women and children. She is the visionary leader of Greenhouse Collective and the creative director of Meaningful Market. She co-hosts a podcast, Abiding Together with Sister Miriam Heidland, SOLT, and Heather Kyhm. Michelle and her husband, Chris, have served in global and domestic missions for the past 15 years with their six children (two adopted from Haiti) and now reside in Pensacola, Florida.

Having trouble deciding which talks to attend? All of the general sessions and workshops will be recorded and available for purchase during the conference weekend! Access the store through the app or purchase the talks on-site.  CDs, DVDs, and digital copies available for all talks! Come see us at our Steubenville Conferences table!

Tap here to buy CD’s and DVD’s