Man-Up Sat. March 7, 2020

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12th Annual Man Up Philly
Catholic Men’s Conference March 7, 2020!

2020 Conference Preview

On Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Neumann University’s Mirenda Center, men are invited to join Catholic Men from throughout the Archdiocese for the 12th Annual Archdiocesan Catholic Men's Comference.

Our speaker lineup for 2020 is fantastic:

We welcome back acclaimed speaker and author Immaculée Ilibagiza of the best selling book, "Left to Tell", about her trials in the war in Rwanda and how she found unconditional love and forgiveness. We also welcome for the first time former Philadelphia Eagle, Brent Celek and founder of Paradisus Dei, Steve Bollman. Brent was a leader and tight end for the Eagles for 11 years and finished his football career on top by helping the Eagles win Super Bowl LII. Steve received a personal call to found a ministry dedicated to the renewal of marriage and family life. He set aside his professional career as an energy derivatives trader to found Paradisus Dei. We also welcome back acclaimed Irish tenor, Mark Forrest, who will again provide inspirational accompaniment during a special Eucharistic Adoration. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered, and the Conference will conclude with Mass.

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Brent Celek
Brent Celek is a long time NFL tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles. Prior to his time in the NFL, Celek played collegiately at the University of Cincinnati. He was the Cincinnati MVP and a second team All-Big East selection during his time as a Bearcat. After graduating, Celek entered the 2007 NFL Draft, and was eventually selected in the 5th round by the Philadelphia Eagles. Celek secured the starting tight end position at the start of the 2010 season, ending the season with 76 catches for 971 yards and eight touchdowns. This breakout season cemented Celek as the team’s top tight end, and he would go on to produce year in and year out. He went out on top, helping the Eagles win Super Bowl LII and retiring after the season.

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Immaculée Ilibagiza

Immaculée Ilibagiza was born in Rwanda and studied Electronic and Mechanical Engineering at the National University of Rwanda. Her life was transformed dramatically in 1994 during the Rwanda genocide when she and seven other women huddled silently together in a cramped bathroom of a local pastor’s house for 91 days! During this horrific ordeal, Immaculée lost most of her family, but she survived to share the story and her miraculous transition into forgiveness and a profound relationship with God. Her book about this experience, Left to Tell, became a New York Times Best Seller. To date, it has been translated into seventeen languages and has sold over two million copies. Four years after the Rwandan tragedy, Immaculée immigrated to the United States and began working for the United Nations in New York City. She has since established the Left to Tell Charitable Fund to help others heal from the long-term effects of genocide and war. Immaculée has written six additional books in recent years. Today, Immaculée is regarded as one of world’s leading speakers on faith, hope and forgiveness.

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Steve Bollman
During the Great Jubilee, Steve Bollman experienced a personal call to found a ministry dedicated to finding God within the context of marriage and family life. In 2001, he founded Paradisus Dei as a lay Catholic ministry and in 2002 he set aside his professional interests as an energy derivatives trader in Houston, TX to dedicate himself full time to the development of the ministry. Steve has a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma and an M.B.A. from Notre Dame. His varied background enables him to integrate the teachings of our faith with the findings of modern science. His professional experience allows him to present these findings to popular audiences in a highly accessible manner. Steve’s writings have appeared in The National Catholic Register, Inside the Vatican and The Catholic Answer.
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Mark Forrest

Mark Forrest is an acclaimed Irish tenor, whose melodic voice has filled concert halls including Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center and cathedrals worldwide. He has sung inspirational hymns for luminaries such as Saint John Paul II and Saint Mother Teresa. His soothing Broadway melodies have entertained award-winning performers including Charlton Heston, Gregory Peck, and Maureen O’Hara. From Presidential entertainment in the White House to his own house with his wife and eight children, Mark continues to inspire the world with his music.
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Getting There

Conference Location:

Set in Aston, Pennsylvania, in the heart of Delaware County, Neumann’s scenic campus offers an intimate, small-town atmosphere with easy access to the cultural hubs of Philadelphia and Wilmington, Delaware; both less than 30 minutes away.

Neumann University

Mirenda Center for Sport, Spirituality, and Character Development

One Neumann Drive
Aston, PA 19014-1298

Directions:

BY CAR:

From New York

Route I-95 South. Follow directions from Philadelphia.

From Maryland/Washington D.C.
Route I-95 North. Follow directions from Delaware.

From Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania Turnpike East on Route 76 to Route 476 South (Blue Route). Follow directions from Route 476 (Blue Route).

From Northern New Jersey

New Jersey Turnpike South to Exit 2, Route 322 West. Follow directions from Southern New Jersey.

From Route 476 (Blue Route)

North or South on 476 to Exit 5 (US 1; Springfield/Lima exit). US 1 South to left at Route 452 to five points intersection. Right onto Concord Road to University entrance, 1/2 mile on the right.

From Philadelphia

I-95 South to Exit 2, Route 452 North. Right on 452 to five points intersection. Left on Concord Road to University entrance, 1/2 mile on right.

From West Chester

Route 202 South to Route 1 North. North on Route 1 to Route 452 South. Right on Route 452, right on Concord Road to University entrance, 1/2 mile on the right.

From Delaware

I-95 North to Exit 2 Route 452 exit. Left at end of exit onto 452 North. Follow to five points intersection. Left on Concord Road to University entrance 1/2 mile on right. Or, North on Foulk Road to Concord Road, right on Concord Road, 1 1/4 miles to University entrance.

From Southern New Jersey

Route 322 West across Commodore Barry Bridge. Take Route 322 West to Route 452 North. North on Route 452 to five points intersection. Left on Concord Road to University entrance, 1/2 mile on right. Five points intersection is created by the intersection of Concord Road, Route 452 (Pennell Road), and Knowlton Road.

Parking:

Parking is free!

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Schedule

Neumann University Mirenda Center

1 Neumann Dr, Aston, PA 19014

March 7, 2020 Conference schedule:

7:30 am – Registration & Confessions

8:30 am – Introduction & Prelude Songs

8:45 am – Morning Prayer

8:50 am – Stand by Me – Eustace Mita

9:00 am – Speaker – Brent Celek

10:00 am – Break

10:15 am – Speaker – Steve Bollman

11:05 am – Preparation for Reconciliation

11:30 am – Group A Lunch/Group B Confessions

12:15 pm – Group B Lunch/Group A Confessions

1:00 pm – “Heed the Call” with Fr. Steve DeLacy

1:15 pm – “Call to Service” with Deacon Steve Javie

1:30 pm – Eucharistic Adoration – Mark Forrest

2:30 pm – Break

2:45 pm – Speaker – Immaculee Ilibagiza

3:45 pm – Preparation for Mass

4:00 pm – Mass: Most Reverend Archbishop Nelson Perez

5:00 pm – Conclusion

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Man-Up Sat. March 7, 2020

Neumann University Mirenda Center

1 Neumann Dr, Aston, PA 19014