25 Year Anniversary Celebration
The Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network
Saturday, August 24, 2024
The 25 Year Anniversary Celebration marks 25 years since The Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network launched its first radio station in 1999. The celebration will take place on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at the Niagara Falls Convention Center (101 Old Falls Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14303). Check-in will begin at 7 AM on the day of the event. After check-in, you can take a short 5-minute walk to attend our 8 AM Mass, which will be held offsite at St. Mary of the Cataract Church (237 4th St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303). Admission to the General Event includes talks by renowned figures: Candace Owens, Raymond Arroyo, Bishop Joseph Strickland, Fr. Robert McTeigue, Mother Miriam, Jim Havens, and Joe McClane. Those registering for the VIP Gala Dinner receive free admission to the General Event with premium seating and will have the opportunity to mingle with the speakers over cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and enjoy a fabulous sit-down dinner with special entertainment. This is an event you won’t want to miss!
Event Schedule, Parking, FAQ, Masses
Tentative 25 Year Anniversary - Event Schedule
25 Year Anniversary Celebration
Tentative Schedule to Post on the Website
Niagara Falls Convention Center
101 Old Falls St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303
August 24, 2024
REGISTRATION
- 7:00 AM – Main Doors open for Registration at Niagara Falls Convention Center (Enhanced Security Measures in place)
- 8:00-9:00AM – Mass at St. Mary of the Cataract (237 4th St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303) [OFFSITE – 5 Minute Walk]
- 8:00-9:00AM – Latin Mass at St. Anthony of Padua (160 Court St. Buffalo, NY 14202) [OFFSITE – 30 Minute Drive]
- 9:00 AM – Seating opens in Main Event Center: Niagara Falls Convention Center
MORNING SESSION STARTS AT 9:40AM – Morning MC – Rick Paolini
- Joe McClane: “The Radical Choice: What Saints & Sinners Can Teach Us About Times Like These”
- Jim Havens: “The Beauty That Still Remains”
- Fr. Robert McTeigue: “The Power of The Word”
- Bishop Strickland: “Significance of Personal Eucharistic Revival for All Catholics”
LUNCH: 12:00PM (Box Lunch Provided for General Event Registration)
AFTERNOON SESSION Tentative start at 1:00PM – Afternoon MC – Joe McClane
- Mother Miriam: “Overcoming Adversity: Lessons from Old Testament Prophets”
- Raymond Arroyo: “Facing Today’s Challenges in the Spirit of Mother Angelica”
Candace Owens: “Personal Conversion Story to the Catholic Faith”
VIP GALA DINNER: 5:00PM-8PM
- Meet & Greet – Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres in the Cataract room
- Dinner and special Interviews in the Grand Ballroom
With Raymond Arroyo, Candace Owens, Bishop Strickland and more!
Parking Instructions - Discount for $5 Parking - Niagara Falls Convention Center
After parking in lot P1, P2, or P3 below, take your parking slip inside when you check-in for the conference and get your parking slip validated in order to get $5 Parking. (You must park in P1, P2, or P3 lots in the below image to receive this validation offer)
Frequently Asked Questions
Notice of Registration Change: If you previously registered before 6/24/24 via the Niagara Falls Convention center and need to make registration changes please call: 716-278-2100 (Mon-Fri 9am-4pm)
As of June 24, 2024 all new registrations have moved to our new registration page at:
New Registrations Questions about registrations with the new system can be made to: 716-839-6117 x100
Payments by Credit Card:
All credit card payments must be made by midnight on Saturday, August 10th 2024.
For questions about Credit Card Payments call The Station of the Cross at: 716-839-6117 x100, Mon-Fri 9am-12pm
Payment by Check or Cash:
All Checks must be mailed to the Station of the Cross by Monday , August 5th 2024.
Mail check payments to:
The Station of the Cross
6325 Sheridan Drive
Williamsville, NY 14221
For questions about paying by check, call: 716-839-6117 ext. 103
Refund policy:
No refunds will be issued after Friday, August 9th, 2024.
Hotel Discounts for event attendees:
Hotel discounts have expired but there is still availability at the listed hotels.
Child Attendance Policy:
All ages are welcome, but everyone needs a ticket to attend the General Event and/or the VIP Gala Dinner. The only exception is for nursing infants, who do not need a ticket but must sit on a parent’s or guardian’s lap. Please note that there will not be a seat available for infant carriers or booster seats unless a ticket was purchased for that seat. Lunch / Dinner is not included for nonticketed attendees. To maintain a peaceful environment, we ask parents to minimize any noise from their children and to use the designated crying areas so as not to interrupt the speakers. Thank You
Special accommodations for Dietary Needs:
When registering for the General or VIP Gala Dinner, there were be a special Dietary Needs field. Please indicate any specific dietary requirements needs in that field. (e.g., gluten-free, celiac, dairy allergy, vegetarian, vegan, etc.).
Attire:
Business casual/Sunday church attire is appropriate for the general event.
Business suit/dress attire is appropriate for the VIP Gala Dinner.
Niagara Falls Convention Center Address:
THE NIAGARA FALLS CONVENTION CENTER
101 OLD FALLS STREET
NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14303
Plan your Niagara Falls Trip
Weekend Traditional Latin Masses
Friday, August 23rd
Feast of St. Philip Benizi
6pm – “Ask A Priest Live” Solemn High Mass
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
160 Court Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
Saturday, August 24th
Feast of St. Bartholomew
8am – Sung Mass (Missa Cantata)
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
Sunday, August 25th
14th Sunday After Pentecost
7:30am – Low Mass
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
9am – Sung Mass (Missa Cantata)
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
12:30pm – Sung Mass (Missa Cantata)
Our Lady Help of Christians Chapel
4125 Union Road
Cheektowaga, NY 14225
HOTELS IN THE AREA
Sheraton Niagara Falls
Wyndham Garden
Address: 443 Main Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14301
Cambria Hotel Niagara Falls
Cambria Hotel Niagara Falls (USA)
Address: 311 Rainbow Blvd, Niagara Falls, NY, 14303, US
Wingate by Wyndham Niagara Falls
Wingate by Wyndham Niagara Falls USA
333 Rainbow Blvd, Niagara Falls, New York 14303
Holiday Inn Scenic Downtown Niagara Falls
Holiday Inn Scenic Downtown Niagara Falls
Address: 114 Buffalo Ave, Niagara Falls, NY 14303
Courtyard by Marriot
900 Buffalo Ave. Niagara Falls, NY 14303
voco The Cadence an IHG Hotel
voco The Cadence and IHG Hotel
200 Rainbow Boulevard, Niagara Falls, NY US
Doubletree by Hilton
Address: 401 Buffalo Ave, Niagara Falls, NY 14303
Map of Niagara Falls, NY
Candace Owens
Candace Owens, a leading voice in American conservatism, is renowned for her bestselling books, political commentary, and entrepreneurial ventures. She co-founded and led the BLEXIT Foundation, merging with Turning Point USA. Hosting the “Candace Owens Podcast” from 2019 to 2024, later moving to the Daily Wire, she gained acclaim for her investigative documentaries and bestselling book, “Blackout.” With millions of social media followers and numerous media appearances, Owens is a prominent figure in contemporary political and cultural discourse. Prior to her current roles, she held positions at Turning Point USA and a Manhattan private equity firm. Owens holds a double bachelor’s degree from the University of Rhode Island and is married with three children.
Raymond Arroyo
Raymond Arroyo, an acclaimed journalist, producer, and bestselling author, is known for his work on Fox News and EWTN News. As a Fox News Contributor, he’s recognized for segments like “Seen and Unseen” and “Friday Follies” on “The Ingraham Angle” and co-hosting “Laura and Raymond” on Fox Nation with Laura Ingraham. With over two decades of experience at EWTN, Arroyo founded EWTN News and hosts “The World Over Live,” reaching millions worldwide. His notable interviews include Mel Gibson, Mother Teresa, and Pope Benedict XVI. Arroyo, a graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, has also made appearances on major networks and authored several bestselling books, including the Will Wilder series. He resides in New Orleans and Washington DC with his family.
Bishop Joseph E. Strickland
Bishop Joseph Edward Strickland was born in Fredericksburg, Texas, on October 31, 1958. He began his journey in the priesthood in 1985 after completing his studies, ordained by Bishop Thomas Tschoepe. Throughout his career, he served various roles within the Diocese of Tyler, including as Vicar General and Delegate of the Apostolic Administrator. In 2012, he was appointed as the Fourth Bishop of the Diocese of Tyler by Pope Benedict XVI and was ordained to the episcopacy on November 28, 2012. After years of service, he retired as bishop emeritus of Tyler, Texas. Be inspired by Bishop Strickland’s inspiring words: “The truth is what lasts…the truth is what has an eternal future, anything that takes us away from the church, is a world that will fall to dust… Please don’t leave the church, but learn your faith more deeply, and stand against anything that is contrary to the truth, that is Jesus Christ.”
Fr. Robert McTeigue
Father Robert McTeigue, S.J. is host and producer of The Catholic Current airing on The Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network, and the iCatholicRadio app weekdays from 5-6pm EST. He is a member of the Maryland Province of the Society of Jesus. A professor of philosophy and theology, he has taught and lectured in North and Central America, Europe and Asia and is known for his classes in both rhetoric and medical ethics. He has long experience in spiritual direction, retreat ministry and religious formation and is a member of the National Ethics Committee of the Catholic Medical Association. His latest book, Real Philosophy for Real People: Tools for Truthful Living is available from Ignatius Press and Amazon. His book on preaching, I Have Someone to Tell You: A Jesuit Heralds the Gospel is available at Amazon in both paperback and electronic form. His weekly column can be found at Aleteia.org on Mondays.
Mother Miriam
Mother Miriam of the Lamb of God, O.S.B. is host of Mother Miriam Live airing on The Station of the Cross weekdays from 2-3pm EST. Born and raised in a Jewish home in Brooklyn, New York, Rosalind Moss embraced Jesus as the Messiah of the Jewish people as an adult. Her initial conversion interrupted a successful 15-year business career as an executive with corporations in New York and California. She changed course, beginning a full-time Evangelical ministry and earning a master’s degree in Ministry from Talbot Theological Seminary. Then, a series of events inthe summer of 1990 set her on a course to find out if theCatholic Church was in fact the Church Christ established 2,000 years ago. After 18 years of Evangelical Protestantism, she entered the Catholic Church at Easter 1995.
Jim Havens
Jim Havens is host and producer of The Simple Truth which airs each weekday from 4-5 PM (EST). The focus of the show is authentically receiving, living, and transmitting the simple Truth of Jesus and His Catholic Church. Jim has been actively involved in pro-life work since 2004. His efforts include sidewalk ministry, hosting pro-life radio shows, and co-founding The Men’s March in 2021 to engage more men in the cause.
Alongside his wife Becky, Jim homeschools their five children and serves as an active foster family, embodying their faith in every aspect of their lives. Jim Havens’ unwavering dedication to defending the dignity of every human person and proclaiming the Gospel message is an inspiration to all who know him.
Joe McClane
Joe McClane is the Director of Content and Production at The Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network. He is host of A Catholic Take, which airs on The Station of the Cross network, weekdays from 7-8am EST. Joe is also a powerful and dynamic Catholic speaker, radio host, documentary filmmaker, and author – working full-time in Catholic evangelization since 2008, traveling across the USA and overseas lighting a fire in the hearts of thousands for Christ and His Church. Joe came into the Catholic Church from Protestantism in 1999, was married in 2000, and he, his wife, six kids, and three grandkids live in Houston, Texas.
