Forwarded on behalf of the Office of Adult Faith Formation of the Archdiocese of New York

Media Advisory

ARCHBISHOP TIMOTHY CARDINAL DOLAN TO HOST METS LEGEND MIKE PIAZZA AND A ROSTER OF ESTEEMED SPEAKERS FOR MANUP NEW YORK MEN’S SPIRITUALITY CONFERENCE

Nearly 350 Men to Attend Daylong Conference at Historic St. Joseph’s Seminary in Yonkers, Focusing on the Role of Men in Modern Society and How Men Face the Challenges of Life Emerging From the COVID Era

On Saturday, October 23 at 9:00 am, Archbishop Timothy Cardinal Dolan, with the support of the Office of Adult Faith Formation of the Archdiocese of New York, will host nearly 350 men for the very first ManUp New York Men’s Conference at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Yonkers. In addition to Cardinal Dolan’s keynote address, a roster of speakers headed up by Major League Baseball legend, Mike Piazza will address the role of men in 21st Century society through the lens of their relationship with Jesus Christ. From the event’s website:

“During these challenging times as men of faith we face many adversities and are called to take action. We pray for the protection of the unborn, for an end to social unrest, for those suffering from the ongoing pandemic, and for the spirit of fatherlessness in our families.”

·      WHO: His Eminence Timothy Cardinal DolanMike Piazza; Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC; Dr. Greg Bother

·      WHAT: ManUp New York Men’s Conference

·      WHERE: St. Joseph’s Seminary, Cardinal Spellman Recreational Center,

201 Seminary Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10704

·      WHEN: 9 AM Saturday, October 23

Please direct all Press Inquiries to TJ McCormack at [email protected]

*All electronic and Print Media Welcome*

*This event is indoors and masking will be required *

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