MEN'S MINISTRY
We are committed to ministering to Black men,
principally Catholic, who recognize our need for God’s help!
Encouraged by the Holy Spirit we minister to one another…
Men to Men!
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life and have it more abundantly.
John 10:10
Join Our 2026 Online Silent Auction!
The Fr. Chester P. Smith National Black Catholic Men’s Conference is excited to invite you to participate in this year's Online Silent Auction!
You do NOT have to attend the conference in Birmingham to participate! You can browse auction items and place bids from anywhere!
Register and start bidding here: https://qtego.us/l/bowmanfrancis/r
Or text CHESTER to 79230 to receive the registration link.
Help us spread the word! Share this post and auction link with your family, friends, parish communities, and networks. Every bid helps support the mission and continued work of the Bowman-Francis Ministry and the Fr. Chester P. Smith National Black Catholic Men's Conference.
2026 Fr. Chester P. Smith National Black Catholic Men's Conference- Birmingham, AL
Sheraton Birmingham Hotel
ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED
PLEASE PLAN TO REGISTER ON-SITE
REGISTRATION FEE:
Adult - $215
$150.00 Youth age 10-17
HOTEL INFORMATION
Sheraton Birmingham Hotel
2101 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N
Birmingham, AL 35203, US
Registration Table Hours
Please plan to stop by the conference registration table to check in and receive your conference materials. The registration table will be open during the following hours:
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Thursday, October 15: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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Friday, October 16: 7:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
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Saturday, October 17: 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
We strongly encourage you to check in as early as possible.
Hotel parking $40.00 overnight daily
For questions, contact The Bowman-Francis Ministry at:
317-800-1621
Fri, Oct 16Sheraton Birmingham HotelJoin the Fr. Chester P. Smith National Black Catholic Men’s Conference for an unforgettable evening of music, fellowship, and fun at Men in the Fire: Jazz & Casino Night. Join us on Friday, October 16th in the Birmingham Sheraton Main Ballroom at 7:30 PM
Thu, Oct 15Sheraton Birmingham Hotel24th Annual Fr. Chester P. Smith National Black Catholic Men's Conference- Birmingham, AL October 15-18, 2026 The Rock I Stand On, The Strength Behind It All Matt 7:24-27 For large group registrations, please email Dr. Cameron Beatty at cbeatty@fsu.edu
Thank you to our sponsors:
Time & Location
Oct 15, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT – Oct 18, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT
REGISTRATION FEE:
$215 Starting April 6
$150.00 Youth age 10-17
HOTEL INFORMATION
Sheraton Birmingham Hotel
2101 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N
Birmingham, AL 35203, US
Hotel parking $40.00 overnight daily
For questions, contact The Bowman-Francis Ministry at:
317-800-1621
Recap of what the congerence means
Pictures from the 2025 Conference in New Orleans
Past Conference Locations
