Your family is important. Your personal faith journey is vital.
​ Join us!!!

UPDATES!!!

The Encounter Hope Building Christ-Centered Families team is excited to share that, thanks to the hard work, support, and generosity of our sponsors, volunteers, and staff, we are able to extend registration! With this update, all tickets will now be delivered by email and can be presented at the door upon arrival. Participants may choose to print their tickets or simply display them on their phone.
* If you pre-registered a ticket will be emailed to you the week of the event. If you have NOT received your ticket via email please email Megan [email protected] and provide your name and one will be sent do you. 
Come for ALL or PART of the day, as your time and schedule allows.

This Jubilee Year Event is designed to strengthen, heal, and inspire you to cultivate a joy-filled, Christ-centered family, even amidst the challenges of modern culture, all within a solid community of faith. By understanding God's plan for marriage, your unique family and his church, you will be motivated to embrace this higher and more fulfilling calling as you continue your journey through life.
The family is under an unprecedented attack, Venerable Sr. Lucia from Fatima said, “The final battle between Christ and the reign of Satan will be about marriage and the family.” St. John Paul II repeatedly said, “How the family goes, so goes the nation and the whole world in which we live.”  Your family is vital!
This Jubilee Year offers extraordinary graces to restore what was broken and redeem what was lost. We invite you to join us for the capstone celebration of our diocesan Jubilee Year. Come and receive what is rightfully yours!

There are SCHOLARSHIPS available
​(provided by generous donors!)
Please do not let the cost keep you away! 
If you, your family, and/or a friend would like to register with a scholarship please click Scholarship Registration or email Megan at [email protected] 

Videos from a few special guest. 

A personal invitation for you!
AN INVITATION FROM MARK HART TO YOU!!!
AN INVITATION FROM 
JACKIE & BOBBY ANGEL TO YOU!!!
AN INVITATION FROM
FR. TYLER TO YOU!!!
Featured Speakers
Jackie & Bobby Angel
Be inspired by Jackie and Bobby Angel who are highly sought after speakers, authors, worship leaders and regular presenters on Ascension Presents and
hosts of the popular podcast, Conversations with Jackie and Bobby. Bobby and Jackie will help strengthen, heal, encourage and equip you to center your
life and that of your family on Christ. Join the families from around the world who, through their uplifting, grounded in truth Catholic perspective are now
living authentic lives centered on Christ. 

Jackie and Bobby are the parents of 5 children and take seriously their role in their formation and raising them in a Christ-Centered home. We all share in the ministry of forming and supporting the family. Their many years in various ministries within the church have prepared them well to help guide us to accomplish this most important work. 

Speaking at the National Eucharistic Congress, NCYC, EWTN, and for SEEK 2026, Jackie and Bobby are in the forefront of Catholic evangelists. They have written Pray, Forever: A Catholic Devotional For Your Marriage (Pauline Books & Media), Decide, and Don't Worry: 5 Steps to Discerning God's Will (Ascension). Jackie is also a singer-songwriter and has led worship around the world. She is an author for Word on Fire Institute and authored Memorize Scripture (Ave Maria Press) and hosts the Memorize Scripture podcast. Bobby worked as a teacher and campus minister for almost ten years, and is a mentor trained by the CatholicPsych Institute. He has written The Postmodern
Predicament (Sophia Institute), Gaming & The Heroic Life and The Frassati Field Guide (Ave Maria Press). 

​Jackie and Bobby reside in Texas with their 5 children.​
Mark Hart
Mark Hart serves full time as the CIO (Chief Innovation Officer) of Life Teen, a Catholic
youth ministry movement currently being implemented in nearly 2,000 ​parishes and 24
countries worldwide.

A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, Mark is a bestselling author of over 30 books, as well as a popular speaker and frequent SiriusXM radio guest. His widely popular DVD study series, “Altaration,” “Venture,” and “Encounter”
are currently utilized in homes, youth groups, and classrooms across the globe.

Mark and his wife, Melanie, have three daughters (Hope, Trinity, and Faith) and one son,
Josiah. They live in Phoenix, Arizona.
Fr. Alex Zenthoefer 
​Fr. Alex is a native of Evansville, Indiana.  He attended St. John Vianney College Seminary on the campus of the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Catholic Studies.  After graduating in 2001, he attended Saint Meinrad School of Theology in Southern Indiana. 

Fr. Alex received a Master’s in Catholic Life and Thought and a Master’s of Divinity.  He also completed a Doctorate of Ministry Degree in preaching through Aquinas Institute of Theology. Ordained a priest in 2005, Fr. Alex currently serves as the Rector of St. Benedict Cathedral in Evansville, IN and as Vicar General for the Diocese of Evansville.
Master of Ceremonies
Fr. Tyler Tenbarge 

​Father Tyler Tenbarge serves as Director of the Office of Vocations for the Diocese of Evansville, as well as the Director of two residential discernment and formation programs for seminarians and men discerning their vocations. In addition to recruitment and oversight of diocesan seminarians, he has also served as the Chaplain for the Evansville Chapter of Legatus since 2019.  You can find stories of life and ministry on his Facebook Page “Father Tyler Tenbarge”. ​

More Information:

Basic Day of Time Line:
Opening Mass: St. Benedict Cathedral – 8:00 am (CST)
Gathering: Reitz Memorial High School Auditorium – 9:30 am – 3:00 pm (CST)
Closing Adoration and Rosary: RMHS Gymnasium – 3:00 pm – 3:50 pm (CST)

LUNCH (90 minutes): A lunch option, with limited availability to meet dietary needs, will be provided, or you are welcome to bring your own or visit a nearby dining establishment with others. During this time, you are encouraged to take a moment for private reflection, share thoughts and experiences with others, and enjoy fellowship with new friends.
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The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available throughout parts of the day.
Some topics being covered:
  • God’s plan for Marriage and Families 
  • Practical Ideas for Family Time, Play Time and Prayer Time
  • Healing Family and Individual wounds
  • Christ as the center = The Eucharist as the center
  • Navigating the challenges of modern culture while staying grounded in faith.
  • Keeping kids and teens engaged in their faith
  • Bringing loved ones back to Church
  • AND SO MUCH MORE!

FRIDAY DECEMBER 5TH HOLY HOUR
EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN (no ticket or purchase necessary)

If you have any questions regarding this event please contact the Diocese of Evansville
​(812) 424 - 5536. 
You can also email:
If you are interested in helping sponsor this event please contact the ​ Diocese of Evansville
​(812) 424 - 5536. 
​You can also email:
  • Joel (Office of Catechesis)
  • Megan (Office of Marriage, Family & Life) ​
  • Joe Paul (Director of Stewardship)
  • Tom (Sponsorship & volunteer Lead)
​We'd love to hear from you and welcome your prayers & support!