Families form the fabric of society, however half of all marriages today end in divorce and our communities are suffering as a consequence. Where are marriages going wrong and how can couples today reverse this disturbing trend?
In partnership with the Alexander House, MAI presents The Dating and Marriage Conference. This conference endeavors to rekindle a sense of the profound significance and sanctity of marriage, especially among Catholics.
Join us as we bring together leading voices in relationships and marriage formation to explore how we can reverse the climbing divorce rates and increase the joy in family life by learning practical ways to put Christ at the center of our relationships, whether we are single, dating, or already married.
Our Speakers
Scott and Diane met while on active duty in the US Air Force, and have been married over 37 years. Each of them has dedicated their lives to serving others in different capacities including teaching high school students, coaching soccer, volunteering, serving as Parish Music Director, Director of RCIA, and much, much more.
When Deacon Scott and Diane were assigned to St Matthew, they were asked by the Pastor to develop a comprehensive, effective Marriage Formation Program which included enrichment programs for married couples and families. They are also members of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal, serve in healing ministry, lead the St Matthew Charismatic Prayer Group, and help lead the St Matthew Parish Respect Life Ministry.
Suzanne is a nationally recognized expert on America’s gender war. She is the author of five books on feminism’s assault on men, women, and families, as well as a former Fox News contributor and columnist at the Washington Examiner. Currently, Suzanne is a certified marriage and relationship coach and host of The Suzanne Venker Show. Suzanne’s writing has appeared in countless publications, including Time, USA Today, Parents, and the New York Post. Her work has also been featured in The Wall Street Journal, as well as in Newsweek, The Atlantic, The Economist, The Huffington Post and London’s Daily Mail. Suzanne graduated from Boston University in 1990. Today she lives in St. Louis, MO, with her husband of 23 years.
Deacon Delaney is the founder of the Mother of the Americas Institute. Over the past 15 years, Deacon Delaney has counseled numerous couples and created a course which helps couples determine if marriage is right for them, and a program of marriage formation for flourishing marriages. He has previously served as founding academic dean for two separate institutions of higher education dedicated to theological formation. Delaney’s work has been published in various publications including Catholic World Report, Homiletics and Pastoral Review, and Nova et Vetera. He has his doctorate in systematic theology from The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC.