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Sunday, April 21:

New SEC/VAC Orientation, 1-4pm
Mass at the Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France (Old Cathedral), 5pm
Rooftop Welcome Reception

Monday, April 22:

Breakfast Bufffet
Updates from the Bishops' Committee, Secretariat, and National Review Board
Paul Schutz, Ph.D - Beyond Bad Apples: Clericalism, Clergy Perpetrated Sexual Abuse, and Horizons for Healing
Buffet Lunch
Rev. Joseph Kempf - Don't you dare forgive. Unless...: A Personal Testimony of Courage and Compassion
Brandon Vaidyanathan, Ph.D - Well-being, Trust, and Policy in a Time of Crisis: Highlights from the National Study of Catholic Priests
Rev. Matthew Crane, JCL & Fiona Laverty, JCL - Crime and Punishment: A Journey Through Book VI
Monday evening dinner on your own - We suggest Ballpark Village, Union Station, or City Foundry STL

Tuesday, April 23:

Breakfast Buffet
Rev. Gerry McGlone, SJ, Ph.D - A Survivor's Perspective: Dynamics of Creating Cultural Change and Transformation
Amy Maus, MSW, LCSW - Building a Trauma-Informed Church
Buffet Lunch
Afternoon Breakout Sessions:
- Kathleen McChesney, Ph.D - Confronting the Risk of Sexual Abuse in Catholic Ministries: Effective Strategies for Assessment & Mitigation
- Lynne Lang, MS - Introduction to Facilitating Listening Circles and Navigating Difficult Conversations: A Restorative Justice Model
- Tina Steck, MBA - Parish Audits 101: Creating a Culture of Safety and Buy-In
- Jennifer Prusa, CMP & Whitney True-Francis, MA - Enhancing Survivor Outreach through Journey to Bethany
- Peter Sullivan & William Francis, Jr. - In Search of the Truth: Understanding Third-Party Investigations
Evening tour of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis (New Cathedral) followed by conference dinner and award presentation on The Hill with dessert from Route 66 landmark Ted Drewes

Wednesday, April 24:

Breakfast Buffet
Paul Ashton, Psy.D, D.Min - The Joyful Journey
Ann Wier, MS, ATR - Self-Care Send-Off Activity
Box Lunch

Conference Registration Has Closed

We are excited to celebrate record attendance at this year's event!

Hotel Reservations

We are excited to host the 2024 CYPCLC at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch, overlooking the Mississippi River and within walking distance of the Old Cathedral, Gateway Arch, Busch Stadium, and more. Click here to reserve your room(s) today! *Please note that the conference block pricing expired on March 22 but rooms are still available at the regular rate.

Scholarship Opportunities - CLOSED

Thank you to the USCCB Subcommittee on Catholic Home Missions for once again providing scholarships to those serving in mission-funded dioceses and eparchies. We look forward to welcoming you to St. Louis!

NEW! Saint Joseph the Protector Award - CLOSED

The Saint Joseph the Protector Award will be given to one individual who has made a significant impact in support of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. Priority will be given to someone who has been employed by or contracted with their local (arch)diocese/eparchy in the area of Safe Environment, Victim Assistance, or Child Protection. All nominees will be considered but preference will be given to someone working on the front lines to support survivors of abuse and/or to prevent abuse through safe environment activities within their diocese. All nominees will be listed in the conference program and the Award will be presented during the Tuesday evening dinner event.