• 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.
  • "A one-day conference is so much more feasible for us in this era of raising littles, so Together in Holiness has become our annual conference to rejuvenate our marriage. I am so grateful for childcare, the great speakers, Adoration, Confession, and just time to have an uninterrupted conversation with my spouse!"
  • - 2025 Conference Attendee

REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

FOR  MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT

  • Early Bird Couple: $54 | Early Bird Individual: $35
    •      Early Bird pricing ends August 10.
    •      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, September 11. All refund requests made on or after September 12 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

 
9:15 AM
  • Conference Check-In
10:00 AM
  • Words of Welcome
10:15 - 11:15 AM
    • Joyful Witness: The Family Goes Forth
    • Deacon Jason and Rachel Bulman
     
11:15 AM - 1:15 PM
  • Break for Lunch and Prayer
1:30 - 2:30 PM
    • The Family as the School of Joy and Faith
    • Speaker TBA
 
2:45 - 3:45 PM
    • The Joy of Married Love
    • Damon Owens
     
3:45 - 4:00 PM
  • Closing Comments
4:30 - 5:30 PM
  • Vigil Mass and Marriage Blessing
  • Rev. Ricardo Arriola

Speakers

DEACON JASON AND RACHEL BULMAN
Catholic Authors and Speakers, Co-Hosts of Meet the Bulmans

Rachel and Jason Bulman have been married for 16 years and have 7 children, six on earth and one in heaven. Jason is a practicing physician assistant, national speaker, writer, and deacon, and holds a master’s degree in theology. His first book Praying with the Psalms:3-Minute Devotions for Advent and Christmas will be released in August 2025 with Ave Maria Press. Rachel is a stay-at-home mother, national speaker, and author. She served as the editor for With All Her Mind: A Call to the Intellectual Life (Word on Fire) and authored Becoming Wife: Saying Yes to More than the Dress (Our Sunday Visitor). The Bulman family was featured on the series "Meet the Bulmans" on the Word on Fire Institute YouTube channel, and Rachel and Jason also wrote and recorded a novena for married couples that is featured on the #1 Catholic meditation, prayer, and sleep app, Hallow.

DAMON OWENS
Founder of Joyful Ever After

Damon Owens, international speaker and evangelist, is executive director of Joyful Ever After (joyfuleverafter.org). The first executive director of the Theology of the Body Institute and chairman of the 2016 International Theology of the Body Congress, Damon founded Joyful Ever After as a non-profit ministry dedicated to encouraging and educating couples to understand and live marriage and family life together with joy through St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body. A presenter at the 2015 World Meeting of Families, 2017 USCCB Convocation of Catholic Leaders, and 2019 Catholic Family Life Symposium, Damon keeps a full international speaking schedule at conferences, seminars, universities, high schools, seminaries, and parishes on the good news of marriage, sexuality, Theology of the Body, Theology of the Family, adoption, and NFP. In 2018, Pope Francis honored Damon with his Benemerenti Papal Medal in recognition for his work in support of marriage and family. Damon lives outside Philadelphia with his wife Melanie and their eight children. Damon has published numerous articles, appeared on many radio and television programs (EWTN, Catholic Answers, Ave Maria, Relevant Radio, Immaculate Heart Radio, ABC World News Tonight, CBS News, NPR), taught in many major Catholic faith programs, and has hosted and produced three 13-part television series for EWTN. He is also an accomplished gospel singer honored with a solo during the 1995 NJ Papal Mass at Giants Stadium presided by Pope St. John Paul II.

REV. RICARDO ARRIOLA
Pastor, Shrine of the True Cross, Dickinson

Father Ricardo was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, and is the youngest member of a large family, comprising nine siblings. His educational journey began at a young age, as he attended Catholic schools from Pre-K through College, where he received a solid foundation in both academics and moral values. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Arts with a minor in Animation, demonstrating a keen aptitude for creativity and design. At the age of 25, Father Ricardo relocated to Texas, where he embarked on a career as a Bilingual Teacher for the Alief Independent School District. His exemplary teaching skills and dedication to his students were recognized when he was awarded the prestigious title of Teacher of the Year. After five years in the field of education, he felt a profound spiritual calling to pursue the Priesthood, prompting him to set aside his professional aspirations. In 2012, Father Ricardo entered the seminary, marking the beginning of a transformative journey dedicated to spiritual growth and theological education. He attended the University of Dallas, where he engaged in the study of Philosophy, further deepening his understanding of the principles that underpin the Catholic faith. Subsequently, he continued his theological studies at St. Mary’s Seminary in Houston, Texas. Father Ricardo holds a Master’s Degree in Divinity and Pastoral Studies from the University of St. Thomas, along with an STB (Bachelor of Sacred Theology), an ecclesiastical degree in Theology that signifies advanced theological training and preparation for ministry. His commitment to serving others culminated in his ordination as a priest in 2019. Currently, Father Ricardo serves as the Pastor of the Shrine of the True Cross, where he continues to dedicate his life to the service of God and the community, fostering spiritual development and offering guidance to those in his care. His multifaceted background as a graphic designer, educator and now as a priest enriches his pastoral ministry, allowing him to connect deeply with individuals from diverse backgrounds and to nurture their spiritual journeys.

SPONSORS

Venue

Shrine of the True Cross

300 FM 517 Road East
Dickinson, TX 77539

For More Information:
Christel Vallagomesa, Conference Coordinator
832.997.3517
[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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