Diocese of Charlotte to host Discipleship Conference

The Diocese of Charlotte will host the Discipleship Conference on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Hickory Convention Center. Formerly called the Diocesan Catechetical Conference, the event has been renamed to reflect the pastoral vision and baptismal call of the diocese, according to Christy Cabaniss, director of faith formation.

The conference is open to anyone seeking to grow in faith and leadership. Kenn deMoll, director of innovation and formation at St. John Church in Westminster, Maryland, will deliver the keynote address titled "The Ministry Reset: Rethinking Challenges, Reimagining Possibilities."

Other scheduled presentations include a session by Jaun Ayala and Mary Briganti regarding connecting youth to the Catholic faith after high school, as well as a talk on the role of accompaniment and mentorship in ministry. The event returns to Hickory after being held in various locations across the diocese in previous years.