Shielding the Children of God Conference

Shielding the Children of God is a one-day Catholic conference, that centers on spiritual protection and renewal, featuring the celebration of Holy Mass, faithful Catholic speakers, profound prayer, opportunities for healing, and culminating in a solemn blessing from Cardinal Ernest Simoni, the 97-year-old “living martyr” so named by Pope Francis.

​Joining Cardinal Simoni are respected Catholic leaders and witnesses, including Fr. Dennis McManus, Fr. Gary Thomas, Zachary King, Dr. Segunda Acosta, Bro. Robert Canton, and Craig Turner, who will ​offer teaching, testimony, and prayer firmly rooted in the Church’s pastoral and spiritual tradition. Together, they will address the urgent call to protect families, strengthen faith, and confront spiritual evil through Christ and His Church.

The conference will be held in person at St. Patrick’s seminary in Menlo Park, California, with an option to join the one-day conference on either March 20 or 21. A livestream option is available for those unable to attend in person, allowing participation regardless of location.

Cardinal Simoni, with respected Catholic leaders and witnesses, including Fr. Dennis McManus, Fr. Gary Thomas, Zachary King, Dr. Segunda Acosta, Bro. Robert Canton, and Craig Turner, who will ​offer teaching, testimony, and prayer firmly rooted in the Church’s pastoral and spiritual tradition. Together, they will address the urgent call to protect families, strengthen faith, and confront spiritual evil through Christ and His Church.

​The conference is produced by John Leaps Evangelization, approved by Archbishop Cordileone