2026 CCYAC Schedule*

Conference Theme: Forward Together

Conference Bible Verse:

"Walk in a manner worthy of your call...forebearing one another in love...maintain the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace.”- Ephesians 4:1 (RSV; Second Catholic Edition).

8:00 AM: Registration open all morning | Klinger Center

Coffee and light snacks available | Klinger Center Breezeway

Exhibitors available | Klinger Center

8:15-8:45 AM: Optional: Saturday Parish Daily Mass | Main Church

9:15-10:15 AM: Conference starts | Klinger Center

Opening Remarks: Nathan Forsthoefel, M/C and Father Michael Haemmerle, Saint Paul the Apostle parish

First Keynote: Father Joseph Rolwing, Saint Peter Saint Joan of Arc parish, Powell, OH

Keynote Theme: Together — Radical Call to Unity

Communion with Christ; Community with one another

11:25-11:15 AM: Breakout Sessions | Klinger Center and Main Church meeting room

  • Men’s Session: Father Michael Haemmerle

  • Women’s Session: Abby Dawes

11:20 AM-12:20 PM Adoration with Divine Mercy Chaplet and Father Haemmerle, officiating | Main Church

12:30-1:15 PM: Lunch and Personal Time

  • Lunch and refreshments | Miller Hall

  • Exhibitors available | Klinger Center

  • Private confessions available until 1:00 PM | Main Church

  • Parish Marian Gift Shop | Main Church Narthex

1:30-2:20 PM: Breakout Sessions | Klinger Center and Main Church meeting rooms

  • Forgiveness: Rachel Muha, The Brian Muha Foundation

  • Heaven: A destiny worth living for: Karlo Broussard, Catholic Answers

  • Next Generation Leaders: Andrew Kebe, Saint Thomas More Center, Buckeye Catholic

2:35-3:40 PM: Afternoon Remarks by Denis Veneziano, M/C | Klinger Center

Second Keynote: Andrew Kebe, Saint Thomas More Center, Buckeye Catholic

Keynote Theme: Forward — A Strategic Vision

Commitment to be a self-gift (living the gift of self)

Receptivity to the Spirit

3:40-3:50 PM: Closing Remarks by Denis Veneziano, M/C

3:50-4:00 PM: Break before Mass

4:00 PM: Parish Vigil Mass | Main Church

Officiated by: Bishop Earl K. Fernandes, Diocese of Columbus, OH with the Knights of Columbus Honor Guard

5:30-8:00 PM: Smash Park Westerville: 495 Polaris Parkway, Westerville, OH 43082

Optional dinner event for those who have pre-paid the dinner fee when they registered for the conference

*Schedule is subject to change.