• 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.
  • "My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Pope Francis rightly invites families to ‘persevere in a love strengthened by the virtues’. I strongly encourage all engaged and married couples to attend this year’s Together in Holiness Conference and discover how the family serves as a school of virtue for the renewal of the domestic church and the promotion of the common good in society.
  • - Most Rev. J. Mark Spalding, JCL Bishop of Nashville
 

REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

FOR  MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT

  • Early Bird Couple: $54 | Early Bird Individual: $35
    •      Early Bird pricing ends July 28.
    •      A box lunch and a light afternoon snack 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, August 29. All refund requests made on or after August 30 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

       
8:30 AM
  • Conference Check-In
9:00 AM
  • Mass and Marriage Blessing
  • Most Rev. J. Mark Spalding, JCL
 
10:15 - 10:30 
    • Words of Welcome
     
10:30 - 11:30 AM
    • Marriage, Family, and the Virtue of Love
    • Charlotte Sacco
     
11:30 AM - 1:15 PM
  • Break for Lunch and Prayer
1:30 - 2:30 PM
    • Thriving, Not Just Surviving: Virtues of a Joyful Marriage
    • Renzo and Monica Ortega
     
2:45 - 3:45 PM
  • Holiness and the Renewal of the Church
  • Sean Forrest
 
3:45 - 4:00 PM
  • Closing Comments

Speakers

MOST REV. J. MARK SPALDING, JCL
Bishop of the Diocese of Nashville

Bishop J. Mark Spalding, the oldest of three children, was born on January 13, 1965, in Lebanon, Kentucky, and was baptized at Holy Trinity Church in Fredericktown, Kentucky. After graduating in 1983 from Bethlehem High School, Bishop Spalding attended college at Saint Meinrad Seminary, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in history in 1987. He attended major seminary at the Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium where he earned an M.A. and an S.T.B. in Religious Studies in 1990. Bishop Spalding was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Louisville on August 3, 1991, by Archbishop Thomas C. Kelly, O.P. After ordination, he continued graduate studies at Louvain, earning his Licentiate in Canon Law in 1992. He returned to the Archdiocese in 1992 and served as associate pastor of the Basilica of St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral from 1992 to 1996. He was appointed part-time judge for the Metropolitan Tribunal in 1993, Adjutant Judicial Vicar in 1995, and Judicial Vicar and Director of the Metropolitan Tribunal from 1998 to 2011. From 1996 to 1998, Bishop Spalding was associate pastor of St. Augustine Church in Lebanon, Kentucky, and from 1998 to 1999, he served as a part-time associate pastor at St. Margaret Mary Church in Louisville. While continuing to serve as Judicial Vicar, Bishop Spalding was appointed pastor of Immaculate Conception Church in La Grange, Kentucky in 1999 and served there until 2011. Appointed Vicar General by Archbishop Joseph Kurtz in 2011, Bishop Spalding was also named pastor of Holy Trinity Church in Louisville that year. In 2016, Bishop Spalding was appointed pastor of Holy Name Church while continuing as pastor of Holy Trinity Church. Bishop Spalding served on the College of Consultors, the Priests’ Council, the Archdiocesan Planning Commission, the Development Council for the Archdiocese, and the Catholic Services Appeal Pastors’ Committee. Other assignments included serving as presbyteral moderator at two parishes as well as filling the role as priest-chaplain at Bethlehem High School from 1992 to 1996, and at Sacred Heart Academy in Louisville from 2011 to 2017. His appointment as the 12th Bishop of Nashville by Pope Francis was announced on November 21, 2017. His episcopal ordination and installation as the Bishop of Nashville was on February 2, 2018. ABOUT US

CHARLOTTE SACCO
Speaker and Spiritual Director

Charlotte Sacco is a wife to Jason for 25 years, mother of three girls and grandmother of five. She serves as a Spiritual Director in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston and has a heart on fire for bringing people and families to a deeper understanding of their mission and purpose in Christ. Charlotte supports the St. John Paul II Foundation as a speaker and emcee for the Together in Holiness initiative. Knowing well the challenges and beauty of marriage and raising children - along with the importance of prayer, the Sacraments and counting on God‘s grace - she strives to help married couples not just survive, but thrive in their marriage!

RENZO AND MONICA ORTEGA
Co-founders of Two Become Family

Renzo and Monica Ortega are Catholic ministry leaders, podcast hosts, authors, and speakers. They host the popular marriage podcast, Two Become Family (also available on YouTube), and are co-authors of the children's devotional, Go to Joseph for Children. Renzo is also the author of the men's devotional, Go to Joseph. Their online marriage ministry, Two Become Family, has been featured in the National Catholic Register and EWTN's "Life on the Rock" show, and their conversion story has been featured in the documentary St Joseph: Our Spiritual Father. Many of their talks can be found on Catholic Lighthouse Media. Renzo holds a MA in Theology from Holy Apostles College and Seminary. The Ortegas live in Connecticut with their 5 children where they facilitate youth ministry and marriage prep ministry.

SEAN FORREST
President, Haiti180

Sean Forrest is a thoughtful and engaging Catholic speaker with a deep commitment to making a meaningful impact. He began his career as a successful musician, performing at major nightclubs and resorts, but felt something was missing. In his search for purpose, Sean encountered Christ and left his former life behind to pursue ministry. He started as a youth minister at St. James Church in Stratford, CT, and soon realized a calling to share his story with a broader audience. Taking a leap of faith, he and his wife, Julie, reached out to churches and organizations nationwide, leading to a speaking career that has spanned over two decades. In 2001, Sean’s heart for service led him to Haiti, where he was profoundly moved by the extreme poverty. This calling inspired the founding of Haiti180, an organization that has since built an orphanage, a school serving over 350 students, elderly homes offering dignity and care, and a state-of-the-art medical facility providing critical healthcare. Sean emphasizes that Haiti180 is more than just infrastructure; it’s a mission rooted in faith, hope, and love. Sean is also an accomplished musician and author, having produced nine albums and written several books. Despite his achievements, he remains grounded in his belief that God’s grace is at the center of everything he does. He frequently reminds audiences that true fulfillment comes from stepping into God’s calling with courage and trust. When he’s not speaking or working on the mission, Sean enjoys life in Nashville, TN, with his wife, Julie, and their children.

SPONSORS

Venue

Catholic Pastoral Center

2800 McGavock Pike
Nashville, TN 37214

For More Information:
Jessie Sonnen, 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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