St. Michael’s

Youth Conference

July 5-11th 2026, Bloomfield Hills, MI

What is the Conference?

The Saint Michael’s Conference, founded in Massachusetts in 1960, is a group of young people and leaders who come together to form an intentional community. Through worship, study, discussion, recreation, and relaxation the community seeks: a clearer vision of God in Jesus Christ, the power to serve Him, and the strength to fight evil. For most, it is such a joyful experience that they return year after year.

St. Michael is a good patron Saint. He symbolizes strong religion, a joyful religion, a religion of service to God and to others. 2026 is the thirty-third year for the St. Michael’s Conference - Midwest, which attracts young people from Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, and as far away as Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia and South Carolina.

“My 30+ years as Director of the St. Michael's Youth Conference Midwest have been the most important of my priesthood. Year in and year out we see young Christians grow in their faith and share the joy of that faith with others.”

-Fr. Director

A unique opportunity for youth.

The St. Michael’s Conference is your opportunity to come to know Jesus Christ more intimately through participation in:

  • Daily Corporate Worship

  • Religious Courses

  • Discussion Groups

  • Fellowship

  • Community Service

  • Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament

It is also an opportunity to build relationships with other young persons committed to Christ.This Conference is part of an ongoing tradition formed in the 1950’s by a group of young people and priests committed to serving Christ and defending the faith. Originating in Massachusetts, the St. Michael’s Conference has grown to include Conferences in Michigan, Texas, California and Tennessee.

The Conference has already borne much fruit in the life of the Church through the lives of those Conference participants who are active in their respective parishes throughout the Anglican Communion.

Our intention is not to do a “new” thing, but to faithfully hand on what has been given to us – the Catholic Faith. Our worship and practice are therefore unapologetically Anglo-Catholic, and our teaching orthodox.

Daily Schedule

7:30 AM Morning Prayer

8:00 AM Solemn High Mass

9:00 AM Breakfast

10:00 AM First Class Period

11:00 AM Second Class Period

NOON Third Class Period

1:00 PM Lunch

2:00 PM Free Time

5:00 PM Solemn Evensong & Faculty Talk

6:00 PM Dinner

6:45 PM Discussion Groups

8:00 PM Evening Social Activity

9:45 PM Clean Up

10:15 PM Compline

11:30 PM Lights Out Seniors

Testimonials

Why do YOU go to St. Mike's? Here is Josiah and Laurel telling us why they go.

“The St. Michael's Youth Conference is like nothing else you can experience this summer. A place where the sacred and holy permeates worship and young people have the opportunity to step away from the noise of this world and take some time to truly contemplate and behold their Savior. Days spent experiencing the beauty of traditional Anglican worship, delving deeper into tradition, worship, and personal holiness through classes, participating in discussion groups, and of course running off energy and making life long friends through the fellowship of good games and adventures, St Michael's isn't just a conference or a week away from home; it's where faith is sharpened, banners lifted, and Christian brotherhood is cherished. Through this week your faith and soul will be nourished, revived, and invigorated to go forth boldly into the rest of the year. Just sign up, you won't regret it.”

-Lucy P

Meet the Staff

The Rev'd Eugene D. Geromel, SSC, Fr. Director
St. Bartholomew's Anglican Church, Swartz Creek, MI

The Rev'd Steven Kelly, SSC
St. John's Episcopal Church, Detroit, MI

The Rev'd Michael J. Murphy, SSC
St. Barnabas' Episcopal Church, Tullahoma, TN

The Rev'd Paul Sterne, SSC
Chaplain of the C. S. Lewis Center and St. Theodore's Anglican Chapel at the University of South Carolina

The Rev'd Peter A. Geromel, OHI
St. Peter's Anglican Catholic Church, Christiansburg, VA

The Rev'd Zachary Braddock, SSC
Cathedral Church of the Epiphany, Columbia, SC, Chaplian  USAF Reserve

The Rev'd Geordan D. Geddings, SSC
St. Peter's Anglican Church, Cypress, TX

The Rev'd Shaun LaDuc, SSC
Church of the Advent, Lake Orion, MI

The Rev'd Jeffrey Hubbard, SSC
Trinity Church, Mason OH

FAQ’s

  • The conference is open to youth ages 12 to 20. To be eligible, a candidate must be 12 at the start of the conference. Conference attendees should be Christians who desire a deeper intimacy with God. Questions and doubts are a part of the process and do not disqualify a serious candidate.

  • The total cost for the week is $450. A deposit of $100 is required and is non-refundable.

  • The 2026 Registration will open in Spring of 2026. At that time you may fill out the registration form, then print and mail in with your registration fee to the mailing address noted on the form. We look forward to meeting you!

  • The Conference is held at Manresa Jesuit Retreat Center in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan each July. Click here to view the Center and grounds. Home - Manresa Jesuit Retreat House

St. Michael the Archangel

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in the day of battle; be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil.  May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust down to hell Satan and all wicked spirits, who wander through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Donate

Donations, Gifts, and Memorials are gratefully accepted. Funds donated will be used for the raising up of the next generation of the Church and to supply needed funds to those without which their attendance would not be possible. May God richly bless our benefactors!

Donations may be mailed to:
Fr. Director
The Rev'd Eugene D. Geromel, SSC
9252 Miller Rd.
Swartz Creek, MI 48473
931-635-9100