WFMP 2023 October 26-28, 2023
DIRECTORS' DINNER
October 26, 2023
DELTA MARRIOTT AIRPORT TORONTO
More details to follow / invitations will be emailed.
YOUTH FORUM 2023
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Registration and details will be provided to schools by Board Reps.
WFMP 2023
AWAKE, ARISE, ANNOUNCE - THE GLORY OF THE LORD IS WITHIN AND AMONG YOU.
OCTOBER 26-28, 2023
The Conference Registration site will provide all details pertaining to the Conference, incl. Workshops, Hotel, Program, Speakers, Vendors, Mass and registration for WFMP and Youth Forum:
https://wfmp.azurewebsites.net/
Call Marie Osborne for registration code
Speakers
Keynote Address: Fr. TONY RICARD
Feature Speaker: SUSAN HOOKONG-TAYLOR
Celebrant of Mass: ARCHBISHOP FRANK LEO
Thursday, October 26
Opening Ceremonies & Keynote Address
OECTA Pre-Conference Workshop
Friday, October 27
Keynote Address
Feature Speaker Presentation
Celebration of the Holy Eucharist
Workshops
Vendor Fair
Saturday, October 28
Workshops
SPEAKERS
Keynote Speaker: Fr. TONY RICARD, M.Th., M.Div., Campus Minister
Rev. R. Tony Ricard is a Priest for the Archdiocese of New Orleans and is the Campus Minister and Chair of Theology at St. Augustine High School in New Orleans. He is the Pastor of St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish and is also a Core Instructor of Church Doctrine and Youth Ministry for the Institute for Black Catholic Studies at Xavier University of Louisiana.
Fr. Tony is the author of 13 awesome books which include “I Still Believe: A Testimony of Faith After the Storm,” “Don’t Be Stupid! Lessons You Should Already Know,” and “Diary of An Unapologetic Roman Catholic Priest”. His books, “Tony Tales” and “Tony Tales 2" are compilations of his first nine Best-Selling books. His book, “Dreams I’ve Never Had! Justice Denied/Justice Supplied”, ref on many of the issues that we are currently faced that we never dreamed we would have to face. His newest book is an illustrated, bilingual edition of his children’s book, “The Eagle Story”.
Fr. Tony has given keynote addresses, retreats, revivals, and youth talks across the nation and throughout Canada. At last count, he has preached in and visited 22 other countries.
Since the 2000 Season, Fr. Tony has served as the Catholic Chaplain of the NFL’s 2010 World Champions - the New Orleans Saints. In this capacity he coordinates the Pre-game Masses and celebrates other Sacraments with the Players, Coaches and Staff. Back in the fall of 2010, he was featured in an internationally-released commercial for the NFL Network.
He is a native of New Orleans and a proud graduate of Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School and St. Augustine High School. He is a former New Orleans Public School teacher who holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Loyola University, a Master of Theology degree from Xavier University and a Master of Divinity degree from Notre Dame Seminary.
In September of 2012, a film on the life and ministry of Fr. R. Tony Ricard premiered in New Orleans. Although several titles for this film were considered, the chosen title is simply, “Father Tony.” This title was chosen because whenever folks ask, “Who is that priest?”, the only answer that can be given is that’s “Father Tony.” The name says it all.
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DEVIN A. BOUCREE
Devin A. Boucree, is a native of New Orleans, La, and product of Catholic Education: a graduate of St. Peter Claver Catholic School, St. Augustine Senior High School and Xavier University Institute for Black Catholic Studies. He has served in Youth Ministry and teaching in Catholic Schools for over 10 years. His journey in ministry made stops at St. Peter Claver Church and school, St. Raymond- St Leo the Great Church/school, St Benedict the Moore, St. Rita, New Orleans and currently at his Alma Mater St. Augustine high school where he serves as theology teacher, Assistant Campus Minister, and Choir Director.
Along with teaching, Devin is also the Director of Music Ministry at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church and Director of the Young Voices of Praise choir ministry. A retreat facilitator, motivational speaker, song writer/composer and author are just a few ways in how he spreads the Gospel message of Christ to young people throughout his community. In Addition to his ministry to God’s people he is also husband to Dwan Jacque-Boucree and father to Paris Jacque-Robertson, Brooklyn Jacque-Dorsey and Dallas Michelle Boucree.
Being a product of Catholic Education and Faith Formation, his motto is rooted in Proverbs 22:6. “Train up a child in the way they should go, even when old, they will not depart from it.”
HOTEL
October 26-28, 2023
DELTA MARRIOTT AIRPORT TORONTO
Delta Hotels Toronto Airport & Conference Centre, 655 Dixon Road, Toronto
A block of rooms has been assigned:
Last day to make reservation: October 4, 2023
Special rate available: October 26-29, 2023
Special rate: C$163. per night + parking
Book early to avoid disappointment!!
CLICK HERE to book your group rate for CCC-WHEN FAITH MEETS PEDAGOGY
YOUTH FORUM
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Registration will open second week of September and close Oct 19, 2023.
Details will be provided by Board Rep.
VENDORS
Welcome to Vendors and Sponsors of WFMP 2023!
The Vendor Fair will take place on Friday, October 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with specific blocks of time for Delegates to visit and view Vendors' products and services.
There are various levels available to Vendors, from Bronze to Platinum Plus, providing a specific number of tables at each booth and attending Vendor Reps based on the fee paid. We can provide you with a Vendor package to guide you through your WFMP conference experience!
Or perhaps your company/organization may prefer to Sponsor a comfort break or other conference expense, rather than participate in the Vendor Fair? We would be happy to discuss this option. We can chat ahout how best to promote your group and your goods/services at WFMP 2023.
To obtain more information, please call Marie Osborne at: 416-909-9636 or email at: marieosborne@catholiccurriculumcorp.org
REGISTRATION
Registration will open second week of September and close October 19, 2023.
Details will be provided by Board Rep.
CONFERENCE PROGRAM
The conference program is available on the Conference Registration site.
Workshop selection will be available on the registration site.
