• 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.

  • "Every person is made for self-giving love, which has been fully revealed to us by Jesus Christ. At the third annual Together in Holiness conference in the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, you will have the opportunity to reflect upon how your own family is called to be a school of love. I encourage all married and engaged couples to attend this event so you and your spouse may grow in deeper appreciation of your marriage vocation and your mission to love God and one another."
  • - Most Rev. Mark E. Brennan, Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston

  

REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

FOR  MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT

  • Early Bird Couple: $27 | Early Bird Individual: $18
    •      Early Bird pricing ends December 11.
    •      A box lunch and a light afternoon snack is included for each adult registrant.
  • Couple: $32 | Individual: $20
  • 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, January 26. All refund requests made on or after January 27 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

 

10:00 AM
  • Conference Check-In
10:45 AM
  • Words of Welcome
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • The Family: The First School of Love
    • Joshua P. Bitting, PhD
     
12:00 - 1:45 PM
  • Break for Lunch and Prayer
2:00 - 3:00 PM
    • Growing in Love as Spouses
    • John and Annie DeJak
    •  
3:15 - 4:15 PM
    • Becoming Witnesses to the Joy of Eucharistic Love
    • Renzo and Monica Ortega
     
4:15 - 4:30 PM
  • Closing Comments
5:00 PM
  • Vigil Mass and Marriage Blessing
  • Rev.  Timothy J. Grassi

Speakers

JOSHUA P. BITTING, PhD
Program Director, St. John Paul II Foundation

Joshua P. Bitting, Ph.D., serves as Program Director at the St. John Paul II Foundation where he oversees the Together in Holiness Formation series, a year-round marriage enrichment for small communities of spouses. Born and raised in Wichita, Kansas, Joshua came into full communion with the Catholic Church on June 22nd, 2003, the Feast of Corpus Christi while completing his B.A. in philosophy at Southwestern College (Winfield, Kansas). Joshua attended Franciscan University of Steubenville where he earned his M.A. in theology. Afterwards, he had the opportunity to study at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross (Santa Croce) in Rome, Italy. Since then, he has served the Church in various capacities at both the parish and diocesan levels. He recently completed his Ph.D. in theology and catechetics from the University of Notre Dame, Australia. Joshua and his beautiful wife, Amanda, have seven children, and enjoy sharing the Gospel of the family in their primary vocation as spouses and parents.

RENZO AND MONICA ORTEGA
Fellows, St. John Paul II Foundation

Renzo and Monica Ortega, Fellows for the St. John Paul II Foundation, are Catholic ministry leaders, podcast hosts, authors, and national speakers. They host the popular marriage podcast Two Become Family.   Their testimonies of faith, marriage, and parenting have been featured by the National Catholic Register, the Knights of Columbus, and Augustine Institute. They are coauthors of the children’s devotional Go to Joseph for Children, and Renzo is also the author of the men’s devotional Go to Joseph: 10 Day Preparation for Consecration to St. Joseph. They’ve also written the book Lovemaking: How to Talk about Sex with your Spouse, published by Ave Maria Press. Renzo earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Southern Connecticut State University and a master’s degree in theology from Holy Apostles College and Seminary. Monica holds a bachelor’s degree in math and education from Western Connecticut State University and a master of education degree in educational leadership from the American College of Education. The Ortegas live with their five children in Connecticut, where they facilitate youth ministry and marriage prep ministry. twobecomefamily.com Instagram @twobecomefamily Facebook @twobecomefamily YouTube @twobecomefamily Substack: Two Become Family

VERY REV. TIMOTHY J. GRASSI
Pastor, St. James the Greater Catholic Church

Fr. Timothy J. Grassi was ordained a priest in 2000 and served as a parochial vicar for 3 years at Immaculate Conception in Clarksburg, WV and 1 year at Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral in Charleston, WV.  In June of 2004, Fr. Grassi was made pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish and Our Lady of Mercy Mission in Thomas, WV.  He served there for 17 years.  In 2021 Fr. Grassi was made pastor of St. James the Greater Parish in Charles Town, WV.  Fr. Grassi is passionate about the Catholic Faith and being faithful to the Traditional Teachings of Holy Mother Church.

JOHN AND ANNIE DEJAK
Parishioners of St. John the Baptist, Front Royal

John and Annie DeJak have been happily married for twenty-five years and are the proud parents of eight children, ranging in age from 24-10.  Having met and married in Chicago, their adventurous life has taken them throughout the country--with John having served on active duty in the U.S. Army and as a lawyer and founding headmaster of several private high schools.  He is currently Headmaster of Chelsea Academy in Front Royal, Virginia.  Annie, an accomplished educator herself, is a stay-at-home mom and part-time teacher and Director of Chelsea's Schola Cantorum.  Throughout their marriage they have been involved in mentoring engaged couples and have spoken on marriage to parish and community groups.

SPONSORS

Venue

St. James the Greater Catholic Church

49 Crosswinds Dr
Charles Town, WV 25414

For More Information:
Cameron Kelly, 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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