During these trying times, God wants to give us bold and confident hearts to share his truth and love with joy! Come experience engaging speakers, moving worship, and outstanding hospitality that will rejuvenate you for life and mission.
Secure your $20 Early Bird discount!
• Complete this form by March 12 to secure your Early Bird discount ($20 off one in-person registration). A unique email address must be used per discount/registration.
• On March 17, check your inbox for an email from the Steubenville Conference Office to complete your registration and redeem this discount.
• Register between March 17-31 to redeem this discount (discount expires after March 31).
Note: This discount cannot be applied to Steubenville Youth Conferences or any virtual conference offerings.
Live the Gospel with Joy and Hope
During these trying times, God wants to give us bold and confident hearts to share his truth and love with joy! Come experience engaging speakers, moving worship, and outstanding hospitality that will rejuvenate you for life and mission.
YOUR MINISTRY TEAM!
REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 29, 2024!
Regular Registration Rate:
$205
Meal Plan (includes 6 meals):
$88
Young Adult Registration Rate
(ages 18-30):
$140
(includes exclusive Young Adult Social)
Meal Plan (includes 6 meals):
$88
Religious/Deacon Registration Rate:
$115
Priest Registration Rate:
FREE
Meal Plan (includes 6 meals):
$88
Pre-conference Add-On:
Catholic Engineering Retreat
$180
Starts Thursday, July 27, at 1PM
A pre-conference retreat designed for engineering and technology professionals on “Workplace Spirituality.”
The retreat cost is in addition to the cost of the Defending the Faith Conference and includes dinner and a reception on Thursday, July 27, as well as breakfast and lunch on Friday, July 28.
Sponsored by the Department of Engineering and Computing, Franciscan University of Steubenville.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Shared Non-A/C with Shared Bath (2 nights):
$110
Shared A/C with Shared Bath (2 nights):
$130
Private Non-A/C with Shared Bath (2 nights):
$195
Shared A/C with Private Bath (2 nights):
$150
Private A/C with Shared Bath (2 nights):
$260
Private A/C with Private Bath (2 nights):
$300
TRANSPORTATION
2024 information coming soon!
TRANSPORTATION
PIT Airport to Campus Shuttle (July 26 only):
FREE upon request
Campus to PIT Airport Shuttle (July 28 only):
FREE upon request
Flight itineraries are requested in advance.
Please provide your itineraries to the Conference Office no later than 3 weeks before the event.
2024 THEME
GROUNDED IN THE WORD OF GOD
“Indeed, the word of God is living and effective, sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating even between soul and spirit, joints and marrow, and able to discern reflections and thoughts of the heart.”
Hebrews 4:12
FREE LIVESTREAMED SESSION
Saturday, July 30, 2022
6:45 PM-10:00 PM EDT
If you can’t come to the Defending the Faith Conference this summer, don’t worry – we can come to you! Join us for a free livestreamed Defending the Faith session on Saturday, July 30, from 6:45 PM-10:00 PM EDT. The session includes an inspiring keynote by presenter Dr. Scott Hahn and a meditative time of eucharistic adoration.
TESTIMONIALS
“Enlightening, rejuvenating, and deeply touching! I never knew that so many Catholics were so excited about their faith. I’ve got a long way to go, but at least now I know that I’m not alone.”
– Tim H.
“This conference gives me such hope for our future and helps me to know my faith more deeply and be less afraid to share it. The speakers are awesome, and I love the music; it lifts our prayer so beautifully! This conference makes me realize what a beautiful gift our Church is.”