“This was the most faith-filled, joy-filled experience of my life. To be with thousands of other like-hearted individuals was truly uplifting. I want this conference in every city and community. We need that in our world right now.”
A fantastic experience. Having this caliber of event right here in the middle of the county is almost unbelievable. Especially enjoyed the heartfelt sharing by the technical coordinator (Rob?) . As a former broadcast professional, I know what an effort he puts forth to keep everything running smoothly. Thanks to all the event board, sponsors, and the army of volunteers you assembled to host us last weekend.
I attended Christ Our Life for the first time in 2022. I felt like it changed my life and set my heart on fire for Jesus. The last 2 years I have spent every day praying and praising the Lord. I feel filled with the power of the Holy Spirit and has given me strength that I did not know I had. I organized a fundraiser for Mary’s Meal’s, organized my first trip to NCYC taking 26 people from my parish, booked a charter bus to bring 27 people to COL this year, and the list goes on. COL lit a fire in me and I want to share it with the world! Thank you, Ellen and Marilyn, for your vision in starting and continuing this wonderful blessing!
This weekend exceeded my by far! I was only interested in attending to bring my teens to the Teen Track. I wasn’t expecting such a beautiful and fruitful faith experience for myself! Thank you!!! This is comparable to NCYC (we attended in Indianapolis in Nov. 2023), where we paid $800 and didn’t have nearly the personal and inviting experience that we experienced here at Christ Our Life. The “hype” of NCYC was not appreciated by my teen. This was such a better fit — we got to experience Steve & Sr. Josephine on another level here than the experience we had at NCYC. Thank you, thank you!
Thanks to our 2024 speakers
Father Robert Spitzer: Known to many through his EWTN program, “Father Spitzer’s Universe,” this brilliant scholar gave a presentation on the Shroud of Turin.
Father Craig Vasek: As one of 50 priests appointed by the United States Council of Catholic Bishops to reconnect Catholics with the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
Sister Josephine Garrett, CSFN: Sister is passionate about the sacred value of family and educating the whole person in faith.
Msgr. Stephen Rossetti: A licensed psychologist and research associate professor at the Catholic University of America, served as Chief Exorcist of the Archdiocese of Washington for 13 years.
Magnus & Julie MacFarlane-Barrow: Founder of Mary’s Meals. Mary’s Meals proudly feeds over 2.4 million kids daily in the poorest countries in the world.
Jason Evert: Jason leads “The Chastity Project,” and hosts the podcast “Lust is Boring”and has authored 20 best-selling books.
Jeff Cavins: After serving as evangelical pastor for 12 years, Jeff returned to the Catholic Church.. He created the well-known “Great Adventure Bible Timeline”.
Steve Angrisano: Christ Our Life’s beloved musician, singer and story- teller returns for an eighth time. Through the combination of music and storytelling, Steve inspires a deeper love of Jesus and His Blessed Mother Mary.
Next COL Conference
September 26 – 27, 2026
The Eucharist is the source
and summit of Christianity!
JESUS is Lord.
We don’t have to fear the devil.
The family is the door through which Christ can walk to perpetuate his love in the world.
Bishop Joensen says we need to be fearless
in spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ.