St. John Henry Newman Conference

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The St. John Henry Newman Conference is a time for all catechists (teachers, DREs, youth ministers, etc.) in the Diocese of Boise to come together and grow in their love of God and in their formation.

The St. John Henry Newman Conference follows a three-year cycle to make it as accessible as possible to our catechists.

YEAR ONE - 2024

Large in-person gathering for all Idaho catechists.
Located in Boise.

YEAR TWO- 2025

Regional events with all Catechists.

YEAR THREE - 2026

Individual ministries within their parish grouping

We are excited to announce that in Year Two (2025), the cost of the St. John Henry Newman Conference will be covered by the Idaho Catholic Appeal.

Please see below for specific information for each region.

  • Dates: October 2nd-4th
    Location: St. Mary's Moscow

    Schedule

    • Thursday October 2 (teachers only)

    • Friday October 3

      • 8:00 am Mass

      • 9:15 am - coffee and snacks

      • 9:30 am - Identity talk + hope & activation

      • 10:15 am - small groups 

      • 10:45 am - break

      • 11:00 am - segments 1&2 in small groups with discussion 

      • Noon - lunch 

      • 12:30 pm - segments 3&4

      • 1:30 pm - Adoration

      • 2:15 pm - break

      • 2:30 pm - segments 5&6

      • 3:30 pm- closing prayer 

      • 4:00-6:30 pm - optional social

    • Saturday October 4

      • 8:00 am Mass

      • 9:00 am - Session 1

      • 10:30 am - Session 2

      • Noon - lunch

      • 12:30 pm - Session 3 

      • 2:00 pm - closing and prayer 

      • 2:30 pm - dismissal

  • Dates: October 30-November 1
    Location: St. Ignatius Meridian

    Schedule

    • Thursday, October 30th (teachers only)

    • Friday October 31st

      • 8: 45 am - Mass w/ Bishop Peter

      • 10:00 am - Coffee and snacks

      • 10:30 am- What is Hope talk by Fr. Vogel

      • 11:30 am - Discussion groups on the virtue of hope, how to bring hope to students, etc.

      • Noon - Lunch

      • 12:30 pm - Experiencing hope through gratitude

      • 1:00 pm - Prayer stations (1:00-1:15, 1:20-1:35, 1:40-1:55)

      • 2:00 pm - Break

      • 2:15 pm - Missionary of Hope (Select a local pastor)

      • 2:45 pm - Wrap Up

    • Saturday November 1

      • 8:45 am Mass

      • 9:30 am - Session 1

      • 11:00 am - Session 2

      • 12:30 - lunch

      • 1:00 pm - Session 3 

      • 2:30 pm - closing and prayer & dismissal

  • Dates: November 6th-8th
    Location: Holy Spirit Parish in Pocatello

    Schedule coming soon!

YEAR TWO: Regional