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Where it all began.
Experience a life-changing encounter with Christ at the location where it all began: the beautiful campus of Franciscan University of Steubenville.
Speakers
The priest for this conference will be announced soon!
John Paul Von Arx
John Paul Von Arx seeks to share his faith and love for country music in venues all across America and has been performing professionally for the last 12 years. Since the release of his debut solo album in 2018, John Paul has been known for his advocacy work for people with Down Syndrome and their families. Additionally, in 2020, he began working as a staff member at Franciscan University where he currently oversees Men’s and Women’s Ministry. When not performing or giving talks, he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughters outdoors.
Katie Hartfiel
Katie Hartfiel received her theology degree from Franciscan University of Steubenville and spent the following seven years serving as a youth minister in Houston. She now feels blessed to spend her days with her husband, Mark, and their four children, while still getting to travel to speak about Jesus. For more on Katie, her books, and your first chapters free, visit womaninlove.org.
Oscar Rivera, Jr.
Oscar Rivera Jr. (“Two Ten”) is the host of the popular podcast Ave Spotlight and Lay Evangelist. Growing up in Waterbury, Connecticut, Oscar found his path through God and hip-hop, turning away from the streets. For over a decade, he’s traveled the world as a dynamic speaker and performer, using his energetic, urban style to bring the faith alive. He considers himself to be a ordinary guy functioning with God’s supernatural grace. With Oscar, faith is anything but boring—it’s real, relatable, and impactful.
Paul J. Kim
Paul J. Kim is an internationally recognized Catholic speaker, musician, and comedian whose presentations have impacted people in 50 states and 16 countries over the past two decades. His work on social media as an influencer for Christ has resulted in his videos being viewed over 100 million times. His background includes work as a marriage and family therapist and religious formation with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. He resides in Texas with his wife, Maggie, and their six children. Learn more about Paul’s ministry at PJKmusic.com.
Jackie Francois Angel
Jackie Francois Angel is a speaker, vlogger, worship leader, author, and homeschooling mom from Orange County, California. In 2013, Jackie married Bobby Angel, who shares her passion for Jesus, coffee, and superhero movies. Together they have written two books, including Pray, Decide, and Don’t Worry: 5 Steps to Discerning God’s Will (with Fr. Mike Schmitz). They reside in Texas with their five children.
2026 Pricing
Group Leaders
Are you a youth leader who wants to bring your parish’s youth group to a Steubenville Conference? Or a parent interested in bringing your teen (or a group of teens)? We have all the resources you need to make this not just a transformative experience for your teens, but a smooth process for you.
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FAQs
Who can attend a Steubenville Youth Conference?
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Steubenville Youth Conferences are for high school youth: 9–12th graders. This includes youth entering 9th grade through those who have just graduated 12th grade at the time of the conference.
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Chaperones must be 21 years of age and have completed the Environmental Safety Training at the time of the conference.
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There is no minimum number of youths you can bring, but each group must have at least 1 male chaperone for every 10 male youth AND 1 female chaperone for every 10 female youth.
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Each group may have up to 2 chaperones for every 10 youth of that same gender.