Holy League Catholic Conferences

07/23/2026

What a night. Over 70 men showed up for Catholic Men's Night on the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene at Saint Stephen Catholic Church — and it was everything we hoped for and more.

We started in Adoration and Vespers, went to Confession, prayed the Rosary together, and worshipped through a beautiful Sung Latin Mass. Then we packed the courtyard and hall for barbecue, beers, ci**rs, and brotherhood that lasted well into the night.

This is what Holy League is all about — men gathering in prayer and fellowship, building real friendships rooted in the Faith. Seeing that many men show up on a Wednesday night for this says everything about the hunger out there for authentic Catholic brotherhood.

Huge thank you to Saint Stephen Catholic Church, to Father Eric Andersen for the beautiful Mass, to everyone who brought food and helped set up/tear down, and to every single man who showed up ready to pray, eat, and be present with his brothers.

If you missed this one, don't miss the next. This is only the beginning.

DEUS VULT

07/16/2026

Catholic Singles Event: Beyond Serial Dating 💍

Tired of the endless swipe-and-ghost cycle? Join us for an evening built around a different vision of love — one rooted in discernment, holiness, and lasting commitment.
Deacon Dave DiNuzzo (husband, father of four, founder of TrueManhood Men's Ministry, and author of The Steep Upward Climb) has spent two decades helping Catholic young adults navigate dating and the call to authentic love. He'll be joining us to share that wisdom.

📅 August 21, 2026
6:00 PM - 07:30 PM Mass & Relic Veneration
7:30 PM - 09:30 PM Main Talk Begins
9:30 PM - 10:00 PM Social Time
📍 St. Stephen Catholic Church, Portland, OR
💵 $40
Ages 21+
Food & beverages provided
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/catholic-singles-event-tickets-1985933171576?aff=oddtdtcreator

07/11/2026

In 1571, Pope Pius V called the men of the Holy League to defend Christendom at the Battle of Lepanto — and through the Rosary, Our Lady of Victory led them to triumph against all odds.
Men, that call hasn't gone away.

Join us for a Catholic Men's Holy League Night at Saint Stephen Catholic Church.

📅 Wednesday, July 22, 2026 — Feast of St. Mary Magdalene
📍 1112 SE 41st Ave, Portland, OR 97214
🆓 Free (donations welcome) | Men 21+

5:00 PM – Adoration & Sung Vespers
5:30 PM – Confessions
6:00 PM – Rosary
6:45 PM – Sung Latin Mass
8:15 PM – Social in the courtyard: food, beer, wine, ci**rs & pipes welcome

Come pray, be built up, and enjoy some real fraternity.
Register here 👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/catholic-mens-night-mens-holy-league-night-tickets-1992212266518?aff=oddtdtcreator

Deus Vult 🛡️

03/16/2026

In this post-conference interview, Fr. Stengel dives deeper into the mechanics of spiritual bo***ge and why prayer life, hope, and Lent are so important to Catholic men.

In this interview, Fr. Stengel addresses:
✅ Why is Lent important for Catholic men.
✅ Do not be afraid of Spiritual Warfare.
✅ Signs of spiritual attacks.
✅ How a man can begin reclaiming spiritual freedom in his life.
✅ Role of Prayer and Sacraments in Spiritual Protection.
✅ Attacks against virtue of Hope.

If you feel stuck in a cycle of sin or spiritual heaviness, watch this interview. It’s time to move from bo***ge to the freedom of Christ.

About the Speaker:
Fr. Joshua Stengel is a member of the Society of the Most Sorrowful Mother and a frequent speaker on the reality of spiritual warfare and the power of the Church’s deliverance ministry.

Learn more about The Holy League:
🌐 [TheHolyLeague.org]

02/11/2026

Lent is approaching quickly.

Most men arrive at Ash Wednesday with good intentions… but no real plan.

The Holy League Catholic Men’s Lent Conference exists to change that.

On Saturday, February 21, Catholic men will gather for a full day of:

• Holy Mass
• Confession
• Practical guidance for prayer and fasting
• Teaching on spiritual warfare and discipline
• Brotherhood rooted in the Sacraments

If you’ve been meaning to take Lent seriously, this is your opportunity.

📅 February 21
📍 Saint Stephen Catholic Church – Portland

Register today:
www.theholyleague.org

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02/05/2026

Men, bring your sons, brothers, and friends.
This conference is for those who want to grow in discipline, discernment, and courage—formed into the image of Christ.
Mass, confession, solid Catholic teaching, and brotherhood.
📍 St. Stephen Catholic Church | Register at www.theholyleague.org

01/15/2026

Catholic Singles Event (21+) — January 31

On Saturday, January 31, we’re hosting a Catholic Singles Event (21+) focused not on quick tips or surface-level advice, but on intentionality, virtue, and formation—the foundations of healthy Catholic dating.

At 12:00 PM, we’ll hear a joint teaching from Fr. Eric Andersen and Jillian Kurvers, addressing what men and women need to consider when discerning marriage well.

What Will Be Covered

For Men:
• What it means to lead intentionally in dating
• Why clarity about marriage matters from the beginning
• The difference between potential and virtue
• How preparation for marriage starts long before dating

For Women:
• How to discern healthy expectations vs. unrealistic ones
• What core virtues actually matter in a future spouse
• How to recognize leadership rooted in virtue, not control
• Why discernment is about truth, not pressure

A Deeper Theme

Drawing from St. Paul’s teaching that the unmarried are called to be focused on the Lord, we’ll explore how every vocation is prepared for in the same way—by becoming a virtuous, God-centered person who has something real to give.

We’ll also look to the saints, including St. Rita of Cascia, as examples of how holiness and generosity—not manipulation or perfection—shape healthy relationships.

What to Expect
• A clear, faithful Catholic framework for dating
• Structured, meaningful conversation
• Lunch included
• A welcoming, respectful environment

This is not a matchmaking event and not about changing someone else.
It’s about becoming the person God is calling you to be—whether for marriage or another vocation.

📅 Saturday, January 31, 2026
⏰ 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 Center for Catechesis, Sherwood, OR - 15631 SW Oregon St, Sherwood, OR 97140

🔗 Register here: https://Catholic_Dating_Winter.eventbrite.com

If you’re discerning marriage and want to approach dating with faith, clarity, and virtue, we’d love to see you there.

Our 3rd Catholic singles event will begin with a talk by Fr. Eric Anderson, Jillian Kurvers, and continue with food, and dating activity!

01/13/2026

What men will learn — and what to expect — on January 23

Many men know forgiveness matters.
Few have been given the space to actually experience it.

On Friday, January 23, 2026, we’re hosting a Catholic men’s evening designed to help men encounter God as Father and move toward real forgiveness — especially in areas tied to family wounds, shame, and patterns that repeat across generations.

What Men Will Learn
• Why forgiveness is often difficult for men
• How wounds from parents and family of origin shape faith and relationships
• The difference between deciding to forgive and living free
• How encountering God as Father restores identity and peace
• How prayer and the sacraments support real healing

The evening will be led by Bart Schuchts, with a dedicated prayer session led by Deacon James Thurman.

What to Expect (Evening Schedule)

🕠 5:30–6:30 PM – Confessions available
🕕 6:00–6:30 PM – Registration & preparation
🕡 6:30–7:45 PM – Encountering the Father’s Love (teaching)
🕢 7:45–8:00 PM – Break
🕗 8:00–9:30 PM – Forgiveness teaching & guided contemplative prayer
🕤 9:30–10:00 PM – Healing and Generational Healing prayers led by Deacon James Thurman

📍 Center for Catechesis, Sherwood, OR
📅 Friday, January 23, 2026 | 6:00–10:00 PM
🍽 Food & refreshments provided

🔗 Registration link in comments.

11/25/2025

Come join us for the Advent Holy League Men’s Conference on December 6th in Salem, Oregon!
We’re excited to welcome Deacon Dave DiNuzzo as one of our powerful speakers.

Save $15 with discount code “thanksgiving” — valid until December 1st!
Sign up at theholyleague.org.

Don’t miss this chance to grow, connect, and prepare your heart for Advent.
See you there, brothers!

11/17/2025

Join us at the 2025 Advent Holy League Men's Conference on December 6th at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Salem. Use discount code "Thanksgiving" at checkout to save $15 through December 1st.