Summer Convocation 2023

Diocese of Buffalo Summer Convocation
July 26. 2023 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Theme: Empowering Family with Truth

Doors open at 7:45 AM with Continental Breakfast at 8:00 am. Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Bryan Zielenieski. along with opportunities for breakout and discussion, exhibits and resources from partnered vendors.

Keynote Speaker for the Convocation will be Fr. Joe Mallia, Moderator from the Archdiocese of Detroit

Additional Speakers and Topics:

Family Faith Formation: Dr. Kathie Amidei | Pastoral Associate, St. Anthony on the Lake, Wisconsin

Person Identity Project: Mrs. Theresa Farnan | The Person Identity Project

Sacramental Guidelines: Brady Webb | Catechetical Leader, St. John Vianney, Orchard Park

Learning Portal DEMO: Tara Potzler | Renewal Learning and Development Coordinator

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: Tracy Tremblay | Catechetical Leader, Epiphany Parish, Langford

Technology 101: Melissa Weisenburg | DRE, Annunciation / St John Newman

Evangelization and Catechetical Methods: Michael Ruszala | DRE, St. Greg’s, Williamsville

Engaging families throughout the Liturgical Year: Christina Egleston | DRE, St. Mary, Swormville