Arthur “Artie” Boyle, of Hingham, was a regular hockey dad and the father of 13 when a diagnosis of six months to live led him to Medjugorje in the year 2000. Artie’s testimony speaks both of his physical healing, as well as a spiritual transformation.
Mr. Boyle will give a presentation titled, “Sidelined: Six Months to Live” at the 24th annual Worcester Diocesan Catholic Men’s Conference April 5 at the DCU Center.
“We feel that this will be one of the most moving and memorable talks we’ve had at the conference in some time,” said Todd D. Jarvis a men’s conference committee member. “Artie Boyle will inspire men with his experiences of the mercy of God and the love of the Blessed Virgin Mary. You may not have heard of Artie Boyle, but you’re never going to forget his miracle story,” said Mr. Jarvis.
Mr. Boyle has spoken to thousands of people in Europe and North and South America. He is currently employed as a development officer for the Archdiocese of Boston.
The Worcester Diocesan Catholic Men’s Conference will be hosted at the DCU Center, 50 Foster St., Worcester on April 5. The registration begins at 7:30 a.m., followed by the rosary at 8 a.m., music at 8:30 a.m. and welcoming prayer at 8:45 a.m. The first speaker begins at 9 a.m.
In addition to Mr. Boyle, other speakers include Father Calloway, a convert known as “the surfer priest”; Sam Blair, a retired United States Navy SEAL; Father Derek A. Mobilio, a diocesan priest; and Edward Sri, theologian and FOCUS co-founder.
The conference also offers the opportunity for men to offer their confession, to solemnly reflect in the all-day adoration chapel, and to visit over 50 vendors. The day concludes with a 4 p.m. Mass celebrated by Bishop McManus.
The conference also offers the opportunity for men to offer their confession, to solemnly reflect in the all-day adoration chapel, and to visit over 50 vendors. Tickets, which include lunch, are $30 for students and $60 fro adults prior to the conference and at the door.
They can be purchased online on the conference website at catholicmenworc.com.