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January 17, 2020Father Leo Patalinghug once bested Bobby Flay on his Food Network competition show, “Throw Down with Bobby Flay!”
A man of many hats, including a chef hat, Father Patalinghug is best known for his internationally acclaimed faith talks. He headlines the 24 th annual In The Father’s Footsteps Oklahoma Catholic Men’s Conference, scheduled for Feb. 29 in Norman.
The event, titled “Remain in Me,” returns to the Embassy Suites Convention Center and Hotel. Register and purchase tickets at catholicmen.net.
Father Patalinghug, a priest, chef, TV/radio host and author, highlights a lineup of five speakers during a day aimed at faith, renewal and evangelization.
He will be joined by Edward Sri, co-founding leader of FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students); Paul George, speaker, author, consultant and life coach; Dave DiNuzzo, Catholic evangelist and speaker, author, retreat master, podcaster and theology teacher; and Alex Sanchez, campus ministry director at Saint Thomas More University Parish, who will speak during the young men’s luncheon.
“‘Remain in Me’ is a natural progression of our own conversions from a prior theme of ‘Follow Me,’” said Ray Haefele, conference director. “We are called to take the Word of God into the world. Keeping our relationship with Jesus at the center of our life will assure that his word will be done.
“The day will unfold for us how to do both, continue our conversion and to be the word of God through our daily lives.”
Father Patalinghug hosts “Savoring our Faith,” a weekly show on EWTN Network, with the theme of bringing the world together “one plate of grace” at a time. He’s a two-time black belt martial arts instructor, an award-winning break dancer/choreographer and award-winning cook. All of that has made him a popular subject on network programs. His talk is titled “Be a Man and Feed Your Family.”
Sri is a well-known Catholic speaker who also appears regularly on EWTN. His talk is: “No Greater Love: Remaining in Christ at Mass and Beyond.”
George has spent more than 23 years helping people discover the art of living through searching themselves, discovering a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and finding true happiness. His talk is: “Men Living Boldly for Christ.”
DiNuzzo is the founder of TrueManhood Men’s Ministry, which focuses on spreading the truth of authentic masculinity in the image of Jesus Christ. His talk will be: “Living True Manhood: Practically and Reasonably Living a Life of Virtue.”
Sanchez is a University of Oklahoma graduate with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. After serving as a FOCUS missionary for five years, he now serves as the director of campus ministry for Saint Thomas More at OU’s Catholic Center. His talk is: “The Guy’s Guide to Handling What’s Really Going on in School Today.”
The conference also will provide opportunities for the sacrament of reconciliation and Mass to be celebrated by Archbishop Coakley.
Oklahoma Catholic Men’s Conference
Feb. 29 - Norman
Tickets
Before Feb. 10 - $59
After Feb. 10 - $69
Discounted tickets available for students
Tickets at catholicmen.net
(Includes breakfast, lunch, beverages and afternoon snacks.)
