Love Heals
Nearly 300 women gathered in London with another 80 joining virtually from Windsor for this year’s Women’s Conference, coming together for a day of reflection, conversation, and encouragement centred on the theme Love Heals. Women from across the region filled the venue with a spirit of openness and attentiveness, eager to listen, learn, and grow […]
Found
On January 24, more than 450 men gathered across Ontario for the 2026 Men of Faith Conference, united by the theme “Found”. The main event took place at All Saints Parish in Strathroy, with live streamed satellite locations in Sudbury, Windsor, and Toronto. Over 350 men filled the church in Strathroy, while another 100 participated […]
Breathe Hope
One hundred couples gathered at Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School in Strathroy for a full day focused on renewing the heart of their marriage. With participants ranging from newlyweds to couples married more than fifty years, the event brought together husbands and wives who set aside a full day to focus on one another, have […]
Magnificently Created
Our Annual Women’s Seminar on Saturday, April 26th, brought together over 200 women, including 160 attendees in London and 50 at the satellite location in Windsor. The event was a resounding success, featuring insightful discussions, powerful messages, and an engaging Q&A session. The seminar opened with a Mass celebrated by Fr. David Johnston, setting a […]
Strength in Faith, Brotherhood, and Virtue
Over 300 men gathered at All Saints Parish in Strathroy for the annual FFI Men of Faith Conference, while another 30 participated from Christ the King Parish in Toronto. The theme, Men of Integrity, reminded everyone that men are called to lead lives of virtue, courage, and accountability. The day began with the Rosary and […]
Marriage as Mission
On November 16, 2024, over 120 couples gathered at John Paul II Secondary School in London, Ontario, for the annual Marriage Conference hosted by Family Foundations Institute (FFI). Designed to help couples prioritize their relationships and build stronger families rooted in love and purpose, the event included Holy Mass, two talks, interactive reflections, a hot […]
Blessed and Beautiful
The Annual Women’s Seminar – “Blessed & Beautiful” welcomed over 200 remarkable women who came together at St. André Bessette High School in London. The event was a celebration of womanhood, filled with inspiring talks and important connections. In her first talk titled “Blessed and Beautiful,” guest speaker Danielle Bean delved into the unique gifts […]
Embracing Steadfast Hope
Over 350 men gathered in Strathroy along with 50 more joining via livestream from Windsor for the 2024 Men of Faith Conference. The conference underscored hope as a desire for eternal life and happiness with Jesus, requiring trust in Him and reliance on the grace of the Holy Spirit. Recognizing Jesus as our firm foundation […]
Gift and Grit
An Incredible Day of Faith, Wisdom, and Togetherness! Wow! What a day we shared on November 4 at Saint André Bessette Catholic Secondary School in London, Ontario. Thank you, thank you, thank you for being a part of this incredible event where we celebrated the joy, challenges, and beauty of marriage together. The Swaffords Take […]
Unique Call to Sanctity
God wants you to be free, He wants you to follow the desires of your heart. While following God’s will and plan for our life can feel like we’re walking in the right direction, it can also sometimes feel like the Lord and ‘our plans’ diverge. Lisa’s message at the Annual Women’s Seminar was one […]
Take Up Your Cross Daily
The Men of Faith Conference at St. Michael’s parish in London Ontario began with the powerful sound of over 300 men praying the Rosary. The eleventh annual conference featured Dr. John Bergsma, Vice President of Biblical Theology and Mission Effectiveness at the St. Paul Center and distinguished Professor of Theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville. […]
The Adventure of a Lifetime
Attending to the internal and external responsibilities of the family, no matter the challenge, is always worthwhile.
Marriage Created by God
2022 Marriage Conference featuring Damon and Melanie Owens
Communication as a Couple
For the second ever Date Night with FFI, Mika and Alicia Hernon of the Messy Family Project joined us to speak about communication as a couple. The Hernon’s have been married for 27 years and have ten children and three grandchildren, their mission with the Messy Family project is to empower parents, strengthen marriage, and bring families to Christ. Sharing quotes and personal stories with over one hundred couples in attendance, Mike and Alicia embarked on an in-depth look at communication.
2021 Virtual Men of Faith Conference
“The world needs you, the world in our time needs men.” This statement from Patrick Sullivan speaking at the 2021 Men of Faith Conference runs counter to a modern culture offering a lifestyle for men far from the virtue, strength, responsibility, and love that used to be part of “being a man.” Counter cultural, yes, but as Patrick highlighted in his two virtual talks – the Christian faith has always been subversive in its world view and moral tenets and being a man of faith is a precise distinction to be made in the modern era.
Pandemic Summer
Looking for some inspiration? It’s tempting, but unfortunately we can’t just sit around all summer long doing nothing. You may have said something similar to the children
If You Feel Alone
With this post we want to turn our attention to those who are alone or finding more time on their hands and don’t necessarily have anyone to be with. Lonely or wondering “now what’s my purpose”, now that you don’t go into work, or perhaps you have lost your job. Maybe you’re even wondering, “who even needs me?”
Busy Family?
When you’re feeling busy around the house, maybe you’re trying to catch up on chores or you’re working from home and not quite used to all the additional distractions, this quote can serve as a reminder for busy families to be present to one another.
Prayers
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Mass Online
[vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” padding_bottom=”30″ css_animation=””][vc_column width=”2/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1585175365260{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-right: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_text] Churches are closed and we’re unable to physically receive the Blessed Sacrament of the Eucharist through Holy Communion at Mass. But do not despair! Here is a breakdown of important points to consider while your family is […]
Digital Connections
[vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” padding_bottom=”30″ css_animation=””][vc_column width=”2/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1585175365260{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-right: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_text] We’re spending more time at home and more time with our families at home. But what about those family members who are unable to physically be with us? What about older parents whose children have all flown the […]
Courage & Fortitude to do His Will
Over 300 men of all ages and from all distances in Southwestern Ontario gathered for the Men of Faith Conference at St. Michael’s Parish.
Built on Love
“We are not experts,” Debbie humbly explained, “what we want to share today comes from lived experience.” Debbie and Peter Herbeck have been married for 33 years, they have four children and seven grandchildren, and they live in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Friendship: Strengthening Women, Warming the World
The theme of “Friendship” was delivered with wonderful depth and insight from Dr. Kathleen Lalande. Through personal testimony, scientific research, and a spiritual foundation she delivered a robust seminar that provided encouragement and direction for women from all walks of life.
Faith in the World Today
“We don’t live in a neutral culture” – that was the message from Dr. Edward Sri, prominent Catholic author and guest speaker at the Men of Faith Conference this past January, held at St. Michaels church in London, Ontario. Almost 400 men participated in the conference, many who had travelled through snowy conditions to attend, […]