Accompanying Our Brother and Sisters:
The Path to Healing and Hope
Clergy and religious have the same high rates of addiction, anxiety, depression, and trauma as the general population. Now more than ever, there is a need for comprehensive support for addictions and mental health disorders as well as visionary leadership. Join us for this conference designed specifically for clergy and religious leadership to gather, learn, and share best practices in providing addiction and mental health disorder services and resources.
Featured Speaker
Michael W. Higgins, PhD
Dr. Higgins has been involved with investigating and expanding the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, particularly in Canada, for over forty years. As a teacher, a writer, a documentarian, a university president, a public speaker, an administrator and more, Higgins’ contributions to Catholic higher education have impacted the country from coast to coast. And as a past president of the International Thomas Merton Society, it even crosses the border.
He is the author and co-author of numerous books, including many bestsellers, and some of which have been translated into Italian, French, German and Norwegian. They number among them: Stalking the Holy: In Pursuit of Saint-Making, The Church Needs the Laity: The Wisdom of John Henry Newman, The Muted Voice: Religion and the Media, Genius Born of Anguish; The Life and Legacy of Henri J. M. Nouwen. Dr. Higgins has a new book coming out in September 2024, through House of Anansi: The Jesuit Disruptor: A Personal Portrait of Pope Francis.
Dr. Higgins is the Basilian Distinguished Fellow of Contemporary Catholic Thought at the University of St. Michael’s College in Toronto, and the President and Vice-Chancellor Emeritus of St. Jerome’s University.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
The Conference is designed for church leaders who are responsible for formation and care of clergy and men and women religious including Bishops, Provincials, Chancellors, Vicars for Clergy, Vicars for Religious, Canon Lawyers, Vicars General, Formation and Vocation Directors, Seminary Personnel, Directors of Clergy Personnel, and Healthcare Coordinators.
CONFERENCE INFORMATION
Lodging and Conference will be held at:
Courtyard Cocoa Beach Cape Canaveral
3435 N. Atlantic Avenue
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Hotel Check-in: 4:00 PM
Hotel Check-out: 12:00 PM
CONFERENCE FEE
The low conference fee of $119 includes all presentations and most meals. Your hotel room is NOT included in the conference registration fee. The room rate at the hotel is $205 per night.
Please register using our online form available here:
Guest House Leadership Conference Reservation Link
Please use this link for your hotel reservation or call the hotel directly at 321-784-4800 and ask for group name Guest House
RESERVATION DEADLINE TO ENSURE LODGING
To ensure lodging, registration must be received by December 14. After December 14, 2024, all remaining rooms will be released. Should you wish to extend your stay, beyond the two conference nights, you will need to contact the hotel directly at 321-784-4800 and then press 1 to go to group sales. Mention Guest House to receive the group rate.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- Written cancellations before December 14th, will receive a $75 refund
- On or after December 14th, no refund of registration will be made
AIRPORT/SHUTTLE TRANSPORTATION
Closest Airports
There are two airports within 45 minutes of the hotel.
- Orlando International Airport (MCO)-more flight options available
- Melbourne International Airport (MLB)
Shuttle Transportation To and From Hotel
- Airport Canaveral (airportcanaveral.com or 321-784-5000)
- Cocoa Beach Shuttle (cocoabeachshuttle.com or 321-631-4144)
- Cocoa Beach Express (cocoabeachexpress.com)
AREA ACTIVITIES
- Hotel offers an on-site outdoor eco-friendly mineral pool and whirlpool
- Hotel is located 7 miles from Port Canaveral and a 23-minute drive to the Kennedy Space Center
- There are many places to explore and restaurants to check out within a few blocks
- Eight miles from Historic Cocoa Village
Questions? Contact Colleen Richards, Alumni Relations & Education Programs
248-393-8994 or [email protected]
