05/01/2026
The Utah Catholic Conference Workshop Committee is accepting workshop proposals for the 2026 conference, which will be held Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Juan Diego Catholic School (300 East 11800 South, Draper, UT 84020). This year's theme, “Sacred Heart, Heart of the Mission” is influenced by the Jubilee Year of St. Francis of Assisi, the spirituality of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and continues to highlight the key priorities of the Diocesan Pastoral Plan - evangelization and comprehensive faith formation. There will be two (2) workshop sessions, one (1) hour in length. It is recommended that presenters plan a 45–50 minute presentation and leave time for Q&A.
Conference attendees include, but are not limited to Catholic school administrators, faculty & staff, catechetical instructors, clergy, deacons & Religious, ministry leaders (present & uture), parish & finance councils and parishioners seeking deeper faith formation. All are welcome!
Workshop proposals should be related to one or more of the following areas, keeping in mind the conference theme:
Catholic Schools (Mission & Catholic Identity, Governance & Leadership, Academic Excellence and/or Operational Vitality), Comprehensive Faith Formation, Hispanic Ministries, Liturgy & Worship, Marriage & Family Life, Life, Justice and Peace, Liturgical Music, Stewardship, Vocations, and/or Youth & Young Adults.
Workshop proposals must be submitted by June 30, 2026: https://forms.gle/aLhWXGmq5YciBrk5A
We realize you may offer experiences and workshops that do not fit neatly within the categories listed above. If so, please submit your proposal. We welcome interpretation and appreciate creativity of proposals that support the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Presenters will be notified by July 15, 2026 if their workshop(s) has been accepted.
For questions, please contact Nikki Ward at 801-456-9330 and/or [email protected].
