We’re excited about the Conference in 2027!
We look forward to seeing you at Marian Conference XXXVI on October 15-17, 2027.
We will likely have a NEW conference website soon… Stay tuned.
THE LOCATION
Located just minutes from I-75, Treetops Resort in Gaylord is easy to get to. It’s home to some of the most beautiful land northern Michigan has to offer.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
“We were at this conference and it is like being in Heaven! It is time to come on up here … and find out what all the talk is all about You will love it.” -Carl Turek
Spend a weekend to rejuvenate your faith!
Join hundreds of other Catholics for a fantastic retreat
Join us at:
Treetops Resort
in Gaylord, MI
The Marian Conference has been enriching Catholics every year since 1992. It’s a weekend to strengthen your faith and your friendships, too!
Our Confirmed SpeakersMore exciting speakers to be announced soon!
Bishop Jeffrey Walsh – INVITED
Bishop Walsh was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Scranton by Bishop James C. Timlin at the Cathedral of Saint Peter, Scranton, Pa., on June 25, 1994. After ordination, Bishop Walsh served as assistant pastor at Saint Rose of Lima Church, Carbondale, and the Cathedral of Saint Peter, Scranton. In July 1999, he was appointed to his first pastorate at Saint Mary of the Lake Church, Lake Winola, as well as Director of Spiritual & Liturgical Formation at Saint Pius X Seminary in Dalton, Pa.. From July 2004-July 2006, he served as pastor at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Tunkhannock, until being appointed to serve as Episcopal Vicar for the Eastern Pastoral Region of the Diocese of Scranton.
In 2008, Bishop Walsh became administrator of Saint Rita Church, Gouldsboro, and in 2009 was appointed administrator of Saint Anthony, Saint Bridget and Saint John the Baptist parishes in Throop. In July 2010, Bishop Walsh was appointed to serve as pastor at the Church of Saint John, East Stroudsburg.
In January 2015, he was appointed Episcopal Vicar for Clergy by Bishop Joseph C. Bambera. While serving in that role, Bishop Walsh also served as Sacramental Minister for Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish, Pittston. In July 2020, he was appointed pastor at Saint Rose of Lima Parish, Carbondale, and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Carbondale.
On December 21, 2021, the Diocese of Gaylord, Mich., announced that Bishop Walsh had been appointed by Pope Francis to serve as sixth bishop of the Diocese of Gaylord.
Brian Flynn
Born in Stockbridge Massachusetts, Brian Flynn is Catholic singer/songwriter who has a true heart for serving God with his musical gifts. A cradle Catholic, Brian has been involved in ministry since he was 22 years old and had a “reversion” back to the Catholic faith.
Brian moved to Michigan in 1999, where he has worked as the Director of Music, Religious Education, and youth ministry at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Westphalia. Brian provides music for conferences, retreats and concerts throughout the United States, sometimes teaming up with one or more of his siblings, and his father, Vinny.
He also serves as Diocesan Director of Parish Youth Discipleship for the Diocese of Lansing.
Many of Brian’s songs have been featured on Catholic Radio stations across the United States. He has also been featured several times on EWTN. We are thrilled to have him return to the Marian Conference to provide music for the liturgies for the weekend.