15th Annual Conference · August 3–6, 2027

Conference Schedule

Four days of lectures, sacred liturgy, and fellowship in Bend, closing on the Feast of the Transfiguration with Holy Mass, a Eucharistic procession, Exposition, and Benediction.

All liturgies, confessions & the Rosary
Historic St. Francis of Assisi Church

599 NW Lava Road, Bend, OR 97703

All lectures & meals
The Oxford Hotel · Minnesota Ballroom

10 NW Minnesota Avenue, Bend, OR 97703

August 3

Tuesday

Opening day, keynote, the first lectures, and Holy Mass

8:30–11:30 amAdd-on · $50
Gregorian Chant WorkshopDr. Lynne Bissonnette‑Pitre and Fr. Brad Elliott, OPHistoric St. Francis of Assisi ChurchLearn more →
12:00 pm
Registration and check-inOxford Hotel, Minnesota Ballroom
12:30 pm
Charcuterie board, served until 2:00 pm
12:45 pm
WelcomeFr. Victor MenaPastor, St. Francis of Assisi, Bend
1:00 pmKeynote
It Is Good That We Are Here: The Glory of the Liturgy and the Mission of the ChurchBishop Thomas J. Hennen, Bishop of Baker
2:00 pmLecture I
Climbing the Mountain: Preparing the Powers of the SoulFr. Joseph Levine
3:00 pm
Coffee break
3:30 pmLecture II
Why Worship God!Fr. Brad Elliott, OP
4:30 pm
ReconciliationHistoric St. Francis of Assisi Church
5:00 pmHoly Mass
Mass for St. Francis of AssisiCelebrant to be announced
August 4

Wednesday

Lectures III–VII, the first faculty panel, and Holy Mass

8:30 am
Opening RemarksFr. Joshua CliftonOxford Hotel, Minnesota Ballroom
8:40 amLecture III
The Old Testament on the Glory of GodDr. Nathan Schmiedicke
9:40 am
Coffee break
10:00 amLecture IV
Classical Education Disposes Man’s Nature for the DivineMark Langley
11:00 amLecture V
Learning to Taste and See the Glory of God through Truth, Goodness, and Beauty in Rural MontanaFr. Pius X Harding, OSB
12:00 pm
Angelus and lunch
1:00 pmLecture VI
Transfigured by Grace and SacramentFr. Theodore Lange
2:00 pmLecture VII
The Morality of Music: Music Affects Our WorshipFr. Brad Elliott, OP
3:00 pm
Coffee break
3:30 pmPart I
Faculty Panel: Question and Answer ForumModerated by Fr. Joshua Clifton
4:30 pm
ReconciliationHistoric St. Francis of Assisi Church
5:00 pmHoly Mass
Mass for St. John VianneyCelebrant: Fr. Joseph Levine
August 5

Thursday

Lectures VIII–XII, the second faculty panel, Holy Mass, and the banquet

8:30 am
Opening RemarksFr. Joshua CliftonOxford Hotel, Minnesota Ballroom
8:40 amLecture VIII
The New Testament on the Glory of GodDr. Nathan Schmiedicke
9:40 am
Coffee break
10:00 amLecture IX
Taste and See What Never Grows Tiresome“He who feeds on me will hunger yet more” (Sirach 24:21)Mark Langley
11:00 amLecture X
The Glory of the Lord Revealed through Iconographic ArtDr. Lynne Bissonnette‑Pitre
12:00 pm
Angelus and lunch
1:00 pmLecture XI
Climbing the Mountain: The Three WisdomsFr. Joseph Levine
2:00 pmLecture XII
The Glory of God from a Biblical Theological PerspectiveBishop Daniel H. Mueggenborg
3:00 pm
Coffee break
3:30 pmPart II
Faculty Panel: Question and Answer ForumModerated by Fr. Joshua Clifton
4:30 pm
ReconciliationHistoric St. Francis of Assisi Church
5:00 pmHoly Mass
The Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary MajorCelebrant: Fr. Theodore Lange
6:30 pm
Banquet DinnerOxford Hotel, Minnesota Ballroom
August 6

Friday

The Feast of the Transfiguration: Holy Mass, Eucharistic procession, Exposition, and Benediction

8:30 am
Holy RosaryHistoric St. Francis of Assisi Church
9:00 amHoly Mass
The Transfiguration of Our LordCelebrant: Bishop Thomas J. Hennen, Bishop of BakerFollowed by Eucharistic Procession, Exposition, and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament

Schedule subject to change. · Download the printable schedule (PDF)

Join us in Bend

August 3–6, 2027 · Space is limited

Testimonials

What attendees are saying

“I would urge every Catholic to attend this conference and drink deeply, or taste for the first time, the glorious, rich, and ever new heritage of the Church for which Our Lord gave His life.”
Mother Miriam of the Lamb of God, OSB
“The depth and quality of the presenters and the presentations far surpassed my expectations. All of you will know in heaven what great good this effort has done for the Salvation of Souls.”
Rev. Joseph Tuscan, OFM Cap.
“This year, I grew deeper in love with God. At the Sacred Liturgy Conference, I experience what I was made for.... Heaven.”
Attendee, 2021
“I loved the spiritual dimension of the conference: the Masses, the prayers, the talks, and getting to know the other attendees. It felt like a retreat.”
Attendee, 2017
“I learned so much about the teachings of the Church. It changed the way I experience Mass and my personal role in the sacred liturgy.”
Attendee, 2017
“The speakers were superb and the liturgies impeccable. This conference was truly a gift to myself and all who attended.”
Attendee, 2017
“The Q&A class at the end was inspiring, motivating and intimate. I felt like we were gathered around the family table discussing how to move forward.”
Attendee, 2017
“The conference increased my understanding and gratitude for the richness and beauty of our faith. God Bless you for putting on this conference.”
Attendee, 2021
Sacred Liturgy Conference 2027

Gregorian Chant Workshop

Learn to sing the sacred chant rooted in the ancient tradition of the Church, a tradition that reaches back to the Apostles and has been handed down through countless generations of saints.

A “how-to” workshop on singing the Church’s ancient and sacred music as prayer. This is for all who want to learn and enhance their knowledge and skills of sacred music, including beginners and experienced singers. Beginners will learn to read the square notes, and those already experienced with Gregorian chant will deepen their understanding.

Together we will learn the foundations of the chant: reading the notation, praying the Latin texts, and finding the natural flow of the melody. Participants will learn to chant as the one voice of the Body of Christ, singing the Ordinary of the Mass for the liturgical celebrations during the conference.

WhenTuesday, August 3, 2027 · 8:30–11:30 am
WhereHistoric St. Francis of Assisi Church, Bend, Oregon
Led byDr. Lynne Bissonnette‑Pitre
Fr. Brad Elliott, OP

Singers of every level are welcome.

Optional add-on · $50. Select the workshop when you register.