Immaculate Conception – 2024

Fr. Glenn Sudano, CFR, is a dynamic speaker and well known, gifted Spiritual Director. He is one of the eight founding members of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, founded in the spring of 1987. Fr. Glenn is a master tactician in the spiritual warfare of our day.  You will not want to miss his incisive analysis and his battle plan to lead your family to safety.

Fr. Glenn is from Brooklyn, and briefly pursued a career in television before entering the Capuchins in 1978 with the encouragement of the well-known Father Benedict Groeschel.  He continues to serve the community and others through spiritual direction, pastoral counseling, spiritual deliverance ministry, and more. Presently, the Community has over 140 members and 15 friaries in five countries.

Fr. Glen has led retreats for groups and parishes throughout the United States and in Europe. He has appeared on EWTN, Relevant Radio and at Marian Conferences. Currently, Father Glenn resides at Holy Family Farm, a faith-based initiative of Catholic laity. Their mission is the formation of men between the ages of 18 and 30 for a fulfilling life of faith, commitment, and purpose. Father Glenn provides leadership, spiritual guidance and counseling for both the staff and the residents.

Kevin Reilly is an acclaimed keynote speaker, author, former broadcaster for Philadelphia Eagles Network, and former professional football player. He has motivated thousands with his journey of overcoming illness and unbelievable obstacles.

First drafted by the Miami Dolphins in 1973, Kevin then played for the Philadelphia Eagles, where he captained the special teams, and the New England Patriots. In
1976, Kevin was diagnosed with a rare tumor that led to the amputation of his left arm, ending his lifelong dream of playing in the NFL.

Kevin underwent an intense radical surgery to remove his left arm, shoulder and five ribs. The procedure altered his body and life forever, forcing Reilly to end his professional football career and look at a new future, one with obstacles he never could have imagined.

Through perseverance and strength, Kevin achieved accomplishments many thought impossible, seeing success in the corporate world, broadcasting, and reaching thousands with his inspirational message.

Rev. Michael J. Shea, C.M. was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York.  Michael, the youngest of six children, was ordained in 1970.  The first thirteen years of his priesthood were spent in teaching at St. Thomas More, West Catholic and Archbishop Wood High Schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The next twelve years were divided between Niagara University in Western New York and Auburn University in Alabama.

In 2010, before coming to the Shrine of the Miraculous Medal in Germantown, Pennsylvania as an Associate Director, he served as the Director of a retreat house in Spring Lake, Michigan for fifteen years.  Since coming to Philadelphia Fr. Shea has conducted a number of novenas and missions primarily but not exclusively in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

Fr. McKay is a nationally-recognized retreat director, author and evangelist. He became a priest in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in 1982, and later founded Our House Ministries, a recovery-based ministry group located in Grays Ferry, Philadelphia. The Ministry is dedicated to helping those who are dependent on alcohol or drugs, who are depressed, or who have turned to crime. He has previously served as Chaplain for Holy Family Home and worked with Little Sisters of the Poor. Fr. McKay was awarded the St. Rita Peace Award in 2015.