The FEST 2022 in the Center for Pastoral Leadership in Wickliffe gathered thousands of people from across the United States. Father Bob Stec led the event. Other Catholic dioceses helped the pastor to hold the gathering.
Pastor Stec said the occasion was to revive faith and thank God for His love and blessings. He conducted a liturgy to spread the presence of God, the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland reported.
Prayer of Father Bob Stec
Father Bob Stec asked everyone to pray for the presence of God in their lives and the community. He enriched their faith by telling them that the Lord helps them in times of struggle.
The priest said that The FEST 2022 was a paramount gathering. It was because there were many lessons the occasion brought to their lives. Also, faith leaders used these teachings to transform the lives of people who are in need.
The daylong event also provided enjoyment to attendees. Numerous volunteers from eight Catholic churches of the Diocese of Cleveland assisted event-goers when they arrived at the venue.
The FEST 2022
Despite a rainy day, people felt the presence of God for guiding the event that ended successfully. They enjoyed live music from various artists. Adults and children cherished other activities prepared by the organizers of the event.
Numerous Catholic organizations helped the attendees throughout the celebration. These firms installed booths around the Center for Pastoral Leadership campus. People reached out to them for assistance within the event.
After the mass, Father Bob Stec went to the crowd to greet and thank them for attending the event. Other diocesans joined the priest.
Then, Father Stec spent time with Mike Hayes and Father Damian Ference. Vicar for evangelization, and director of Parish and Special Ministries, Father Damian Ference, interviewed Father Stec. Their conversation was for a podcast titled Question of Faith.
Mike Hayes serves in the ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland. He is an author and founder, according to Busted Halo. The tents installed around the campus had pieces of information about religious bodies of the Catholic Church, including the Knights of Columbus.
Marc's Mom’s Station provided entertainment for female parents. They offered various activities, including games. The winners in the proceedings received prizes from the group.
Spreading the Word of God through FEST Merchandise
Aside from allowing other vendors to sell their products at the event, volunteers spearheaded the selling of FEST merchandise. Families enjoyed buying the products offered. Blessed rosaries and scapulars were among these items. Deacons reached out to families to share the blessings of God.
Successful Event
Father Bob Stec closed The FEST 2022 with a liturgy and fireworks display. Also, he gave a message to the attendees. The priest asked thousands of people to follow the path of God through Jesus. Additionally, he requested them to spread hope in their homes and community.
Father Stec looks forward to meeting the attendees again next year.
About Center for Pastoral Leadership in Wickliffe
Two seminaries of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland merged to form the Center for Pastoral Leadership. They established the organization in 1991. It became a center for men pursuing a career in serving God through the Catholic Church.
