REKINDLE THE FIRE
2026 Men's Conference
About the Speakers
The 2026 Rekindle the Fire Men's Conference brings together a powerful lineup of speakers who have dedicated their lives to calling men to authentic discipleship and spiritual renewal. Each presenter brings a unique perspective shaped by their personal journey and ministry, yet all share a common mission: to inspire men to live boldly for Christ.
From nationally recognized voices in Catholic men's ministry to compelling personal testimonies of faith through adversity, our speakers will challenge you to grow deeper in your relationship with God, strengthen your commitment to family and community, and embrace your calling as a man of faith. These are men who have walked through fire themselves and emerged with messages that resonate with authenticity, hope, and transformation.
Join us as we hear from leaders who understand the unique challenges men face today and who will equip you with practical wisdom and spiritual encouragement to Rekindle the Fire of faith in your own life.
Fr. Larry
Richards
The Reason For Our Hope Foundation
Father Larry Richards was ordained to the priesthood in 1989, and has been a pastor in Erie, Pennsylvania since 2002. He currently serves as pastor of St. Luke Church and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. He has conducted thousands of Parish Missions, Conferences and Retreats. He is best known for making the Love of God real in his talks. Father Larry is the founder of The Reason for Our Hope Foundation and has many Media presentations including The Truth, The Mass Explained, and Confession with hundreds of thousands of copies distributed worldwide. (Now available for FREE on OurHope.TV) He is the author of Be a Man! Becoming the Man God Created You to Be, a #1 best seller for Ignatius Press, having sold over 160,000 copies. He authored a second book called Surrender! The Life Changing Power of DoingGod’s Will, published by Our Sunday Visitor. This book has soldover 55,000 copies.
You can see him on EWTN Global Catholic Television on Living Right with Dr. Ray. He is the Spiritual Director for the Catholic Men’s Leadership Alliance, and hosts a weekly podcast titled, Anchored In Hope. His daily homily can be heard on your favorite podcast app.
Robert
Rogers
Mighty In The Land Ministries
In 2003, Robert Rogers experienced a tragedy of Biblical proportions. After 8 years as a father, nearly 12 years as a husband, and 13 years as a professional electrical engineer, Robert’s life completely changed one night on his family’s way home from a wedding in Wichita, Kansas. Through his immediate trust in God, Robert has risen above adversity and freely shared his compelling message across the country - by invitation over 1,400 times to at least 322,000 people personally, as well as with ABC, CBS, CNN, EWTN, Montel Williams, Integrity Film & Video, the Billy Graham TV Crusade, GriefShare, and Focus on the Family. An accomplished worship leader, pianist, songwriter, and author of 6 books (“Into the Deep”, “7 Steps to No Regrets”, “Rise Above”, “Pass the Test”, “Stay Pure”, and “Father Your Family”), Robert teaches others to Live a Life of No Regrets with his inspiring words and original songs on the piano.
Dom
Quaglia
Author, National Catholic Speaker
Dom Quaglia Jr is a dynamic keynote speaker and author whose mission for the last 15 years has taken him across the USA and abroad - including events in the U.K., New Zealand, and Europe. His speaking and writing, including his book “Man Enough” about the virtues of St. Joseph, have inspired people of all ages to lean further into the Gospel and apply it to their lives.
He also co-hosts the “No Filters” podcast and regularly shares insightful articles on faith, leadership, and life on his Substack. When not working, Dom enjoys looking for his golf ball or soaking up the sun. Married to worship leader Sarah Kroger, he calls Music City home.
Bishop
Kevin C.
Rhoades
Bishop of the Diocese of Fort Wayne / South Bend
Bishop Rhoades was appointed Bishop of Fort Wayne – South Bend in 2009. He earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from St. Charles Borromeo Seminary and Bachelor (STB) and License (STL) degrees in Sacred Theology and a License degree in Canon Law (JCL) from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome.
Bishop Rhoades was ordained a priest in 1983 and served as an associate pastor, pastor, and Hispanic ministry director in the Diocese of Harrisburg. In 1995, he was appointed to the faculty of Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary and became Rector there in 1997. He was ordained a Bishop on December 9, 2004 and served for five years as Bishop of Harrisburg until being transferred to the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend where he was installed as Bishop on January 13, 2010.
While serving as Bishop of Harrisburg, Bishop Rhoades was president of the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference. He has served on numerous committees and boards, including past Chair of the USCCB Task Force on Health Care, as past Chair of the USCCB Committee on Laity, Marriage, Family Life, and Youth, as past Chair of the USCCB Committee on Doctrine and as a member of the Board of Catholic Relief Services. He presently serves as a member of the USCCB Committee on Doctrine and the USCCB Committee on Religious Liberty. Bishop Rhoades currently serves as Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees of Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary, as Episcopal Moderator of the Society of Catholic Scientists, as Chair of the Board of Directors of Our Sunday Visitor and of the OSV Institute Committee. He was recently appointed Secretary of the USCCB.