• FOR LIFE AND FAMILY

About Together in Holiness

Where Spouses Discover God’s Plan for Their Family
Together in Holiness is a marriage conference series for dioceses that inspires spouses to grow together in holiness and empowers parents to form their children in the Catholic faith. To learn more about the Together in Holiness marriage enrichment initiative, click here.
  • "I invite all married and engaged couples to attend the seventh annual Together in Holiness conference. Taking the time to invest in your relationship with your spouse will not only lead to the flourishing of your family, but also of our local Church. As Pope St. John Paul II reminds us, “As the family goes, so goes the nation and so goes the whole world in which we live.” I pray that this day of prayer and conversation strengthens your family to become a living sign of God’s hope within the world."
  • - Most Rev. Michael Martin, OFM Conv., Bishop of Charlotte

REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

FOR  MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT

  • Early Bird Couple: $54 | Early Bird Individual: $35
    •      Early Bird pricing ends October 13.
    •      A box lunch and a light breakfast is included for each adult registrant.
  • Couple: $64 | Individual: $40
  • On-site Childcare (2-12 yrs): $5/child
  • Scholarships for couples and individuals are available.
  • Exhibitors*
  • Ministry (Non-Profit) Registration: $95 (includes registration for 2 people & 1 table)
  • Vendor (For-Profit) Registration: $165 (includes registration for 2 people & 1 table)
 
  • *Pre-approval for exhibitor booths is required and space is limited. Please email [email protected] for more information.
Sponsors
  • If you and/or your organization is interested in joining our mission as a supporting sponsor, please click here for the Sponsorship Form. You can also submit the form online by clicking here.
 
  • For questions or more information, please contact the conference coordinator at [email protected].
Scholarships
  • If you need assistance with the cost of the conference, we encourage you to apply for a partial or full scholarship (click here); if you feel called to contribute to our scholarship fund, you can do so at the time of registration.
Refund Information
  • If you are no longer able to attend the conference, after purchasing your ticket, you may choose to transfer your registration fees to a scholarship couple in need, or request a refund.
 
  • All refunds must be requested 2 weeks prior to the conference. The last day to request a refund is Friday, November 7. All refund requests made on or after November 8 will not be accepted, but the funds will automatically be transferred to a scholarship couple in need. Please email [email protected] to transfer your registration or request a refund.
   

SCHEDULE

 
7:30 AM
  • Conference Check-In
8:00 AM
    • Mass and Marriage Blessing
    • Celebrant TBA
 
9:30 - 9:45 AM
  • Words of Welcome
9:45 - 10:45 AM
    • The Family as a Beacon of Hope for Others
    • Greg Schutte, MSW, LISW-S
     
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • In Good Times and In Bad
    • Deacon Michael and Katerina Deem
 
12:00 - 1:45 PM
  • Break for Lunch and Prayer
2:00 - 3:00 PM
    • Hope Does Not Disappoint: A Firm Foundation for Marriage and the Family
    • Mallory Smyth
 
3:00 - 3:15 PM
  • Closing Comments

Speakers

GREG SCHUTTE, MSW, LISW-S
Senior Director of Marriage Works! Ohio, Marriage Therapist, Author

Greg Schutte achieved a Masters Degree in Social Work from Ohio State University and has an Independent License in Social Work. For the past 17 years, he has been the Director of Marriage Works! Ohio which is a department of the Elizabeth’s New Life Center in Dayton, Ohio. He is also a marriage therapist and the author of the Discovering Our Deepest Desire ( www.ourdeepestdesire.com ) Catholic marriage enrichment program and the Building a Eucharistic Marriage ( www.eucharisticmarriage.org ) Catholic marriage enrichment video series, which is being taught in several parishes throughout the Cincinnati Diocese and nationally. He has spoken at numerous national marriage events and has done several talks for Franciscan University’s Catechetical Institute. Greg and his wife Stephanie have been happily married for 30 wonderful years and they are the parents of 7 children. Greg also plays in the Catholic music band “ROMANS”.

MALLORY SMYTH
National Speaker, Author, and Podcaster

Mallory Smyth is a national speaker, author, and podcaster having authored the book Rekindled and Walking with Purpose Bible Studies. Mallory has been in full time ministry for the past 13 years. She has worked formerly as a FOCUS missionary and a content creator for Walking with Purpose. It is her dream to see Catholics fall deeply in love with God and grab hold of the joy offered in the Gospel. She lives in Denver with her husband and five children.

DEACON MICHAEL J. DEEM, PhD
Fellow, St. John Paul II Foundation

Deacon Michael J. Deem is a Fellow for the St. John Paul II Foundation. He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Genetics, Director of the Multidisciplinary Master of Public Health Program, and Associate Director of Interprofessional Education in the Health Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh. Deacon Deem received his Ph.D. in Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame and completed the Pediatric Ethics and Genomic Fellowship at Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City. He is the author of several articles and book chapters on philosophy of science, bioethics, ethical theory, and empirical health research. He is currently writing a book on concepts in genomic medicine and co-authoring a book on genetic counseling ethics. He is co-editor of two books for Oxford University Press: The Oxford Handbook of Genetic Counseling and Nursing Ethics: Normative Foundations, Advanced Concepts, and Emerging Issues. Deacon Deem was ordained to the diaconate for the Diocese of Pittsburgh in 2024, serving as a permanent deacon at Saint Aidan Parish in Wexford, Pennsylvania and as an Assistant Master of Ceremonies for the Diocesan Bishop. He lives outside Pittsburgh with his wife, Katerina, and their five living children.

KATERINA M. DEEM
Founder, Little Way Design Co.

Katerina lives with her husband and five living children in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. A chemical engineer by training, she worked in the oil industry for 10 years in Louisiana and Texas. She also holds a MA in Pastoral Studies from the University of St. Thomas, Houston. She founded and operates Little Way Design Co., a Catholic design studio that focuses on Catholic Bible tabs, apparel, decals, and greeting cards. With over two decades of experience in parish ministry, her diverse roles have centered around Faith Formation, Marriage Preparation, and Outreach ministries. She currently is the Graphic Designer and Digital Strategist at Divine Grace Parish in the Diocese of Pittsburgh.

SPONSORS

Venue

St. Barnabas Catholic Church

109 Crescent Hill Rd
Arden, NC 28704

For More Information:
Kirsten Zimmermann, Conference Coordinator
832.779.1070
[email protected]

CONTACT US

  • PHONE

    832.779.1070

  • PHYSICAL ADDRESS

    1177 W Loop South, Ste. 940
    Houston, TX 77027

  • MAILING ADDRESS

    P.O. Box 5927
    Katy, TX 77491

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