Introduction
Catholic Conscience’s next annual conference on Building a Culture of Life and Dignity will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at De La Salle Oaklands College, 131 Farnham Avenue, in Toronto, Ontario.
The topic of this year’s conference is Restoring the Covenant: CST as Common Social Ground. The conference is intended to serve at least three separate but related purposes:
- To advance civic conversation on the restoration of a social covenant based on shared principles and values
- To bring together all Canadian Catholic social and civic initiatives (along with others of goodwill), to increase awareness and promote cooperation among them
- To promote volunteer, full- and part-time employment, and fundraising possibilities for such civic initiatives
This conference should be of interest to all Catholics and others of goodwill who seek to improve society by re-establishing common social principles and values, as an alternative to radical individualism and other social currents that tend to draw people apart from God and one another. We anticipate a number of relevant presentations and discussions, including the participation of many leading Canadian Catholic voices. Side meetings and small group conversations will also be encouraged throughout the day.
Conference Schedule Overview
In development and subject to change.
8:00AM
Registration
8:45AM
Rosary
9:00AM
Welcoming & Opening Keynote
The overriding importance of the dignity of life.
Plenary #1
Plenary #2
CST & Secular Wellness Indices
12:00PM
Lunch
1:00PM
Breakout Sessions
In topics of
- Sanctity and Dignity of Life
- Stewardship of Creation
- Family Community & Common Good
- Economy for All
- Individual & Society
- Solidarity
- Good Governance
4:30PM
Closing Plenary & Remarks
Mass
6:30PM
Reception & Dinner
*A separate event from the conference. Location and details to be announced soon.
Conference Pass
Early Bird Registration
by February 2026
$75
Registration
After February 2026
$90
Evening Dinner
Approx. Full Details TBD
$100