UPCOMING SPEAKERS
At the Holy Family Fests
2024 HOLY FAMILY FEST SPEAKERS
Featured Speakers for Adults
Fr. Chris Alar, MIC
Speaking July 26-August 1
Father Chris Alar, MIC, is the Provincial Superior of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Mercy Province of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception in the United States and Argentina. He wrote and produced the popular “Divine Mercy 101” and “Explaining the Faith” YouTube series and is the author of the bestselling books After Suicide: There’s Hope for Them and for You, as well as Understanding Divine Mercy. He is host of the EWTN show Living Divine Mercy, which airs on Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. EST. From 2014-2024, he served as “Fr. Joseph, MIC,” the Director of the Association of Marian Helpers.
Featured Speakers for Youth
Deacon John Green
Speaking June 7-13
John Green attended Wheaton College where he was 1 of 12 Roman Catholics out of 3,000 Evangelical Protestants. After marrying his wife, Carolyn, the Greens have enjoyed a life of ministry and service together for 32 years. For twenty years they lived with and ministered to men involved in prostitution on the streets of Chicago. John was ordained a Permanent Deacon by Cardinal Francis George in 2002. Over the last decade and a half, he and his wife have been small business owners, caregivers to elderly parents and family members, and have been blessed to raise 4 kids who love the Lord and one dog that they are still praying for. Today they minister at Holy Family Parish in Stow, OH. Deacon John works with Catholic parishes throughout the United States through his work with The Evangelical Catholic.
Children of Mary Sisters
Children’s Ministry July 5-11 & August 2-8
The Children of Mary Sisters are based in Newark and Cincinnati, Ohio. A semi-contemplative community, the sisters spend their lives adoring Jesus enthroned on the altar, and continuing our adoration of Jesus with acts of love as we work in household duties, outdoor chores, or apostolic work.
Nathan Crankfield
Speaking June 28-July 4 & August 2-8.
Nathan Crankfield converted to Catholicism at the age of 13, becoming the first Catholic in his entire family. After graduating from Mount St. Mary’s University, he was commissioned as an Infantry Officer in the US Army. Nathan served as a ranger-qualified platoon leader in the 82nd Airborne Division for four years, including one combat deployment to Afghanistan. After the Army, Nathan has worked for the Church in several different roles in parish and young adult ministry. He is now a Partnership Executive at Hallow and the host of his podcast, Seeking Excellence with Nathan Crankfield. Nathan lives in Denver with his wife, Emily, and their son, Jordan.
CATHOLIC FAMILYLAND®
The Holy Family Fests take place at Catholic Familyland®—a place set apart for families and home of the Holy Family of Fatima Prayer Site.
As a pilgrim to these holy grounds, we invite you to let go and let God, so that you can experience His grace in a powerful new way!
~20 minutes from Franciscan University of Steubenville
~45 minutes from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
Sponsors
We rely on the generous support of our sponsors to bring amazing, faith-filled experiences to hundreds of families every year.
Financial Assistance
Our “Family to Family” program makes AFC events like the Holy Family Fest accessible to families and individuals facing financial constraints.
Thanks to the generosity of attending families, the program offers discounts on registration and basic lodging costs.
BRING YOUR FAMILY TO CATHOLIC FAMILYLAND®
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Pick Your Event
Choose a Holy Family Fest event to attend.
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Register & Pay
Book your stay entirely online.
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Have the Best Catholic Vacation. Ever.
And return home spiritually nourished and physically rejuvenated.