ABOUT THE MISSION
OF COR JESU
LIFE CONFERENCE
The Cor Jesu Life Conference is dedicated to uniting and empowering ministries, communities, and individuals in the pro-life movement. Through collaboration, education, and prayer, we strive to equip participants with the resources, knowledge, and inspiration to advocate for a Culture of Life. Rooted in faith and centered on the Heart of Jesus Christ, our mission is to promote the dignity and sanctity of every human life and promote the pro-life culture through the changing of hearts.
Life Conference 2026
Theme
Our theme for this year’s conference is “Do It Anyway.” Inspired by the words of the poem “Do It Anyway,” which hung on the wall of St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta’s home for the dying. The poem reminds us to persevere in truth, love, and goodness – even when the world rejects or misunderstands us.
“You see, in the final analysis, it is between you and God.
It was never between you and them anyway.”
Tracks
This year’s conference will focus on three critical tracks: Spiritual Warfare and the Culture of Death, What It Costs: The Real Cost of Being Pro-Life, and Radical Mercy and the Call to Love Anyway. These topics were carefully chosen to provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of the pro-life battle. Each track will delve into key issues, offering insights and resources to equip participants in their advocacy for life, from protecting the unborn to supporting end-of-life dignity and promoting the beauty of adoption. Together, these tracks offer a broad and holistic view of the pro-life movement, empowering attendees to defend life at every stage.
Spiritual Warfare and the Culture of Death
This track will expose the hidden spiritual battle behind abortion and the broader culture of death. Attendees will learn how to recognize and resist the demonic influences that underlie the world’s assault on human life and dignity. These talks will challenge and equip people to stand firm in the truth, anchored in the power of Jesus Christ and the protection of Our Lady.
What It Costs: The Real Cost of Being Pro-Life
This track highlights the personal, emotional, and spiritual sacrifices often made by those who choose to live out a truly pro-life life. Through lived experience and personal testimony, attendees will be challenged to examine their own commitment to the cause of life and inspired to persevere—no matter the cost.
Radical Mercy and the Call to Love Anyway
This final track centers on the healing power of Divine Mercy for those wounded by abortion and the call to respond with love and mercy to those who are suffering. It offers a hopeful message for both post-abortive individuals and those walking with them in ministry. Participants will be reminded that the greatest witness to the pro-life movement is love.
Patron Saint
St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta
A fearless defender of the dignity of life from conception to natural death. Her radical service to the poor and unborn exemplifies the heart of the pro-life movement—rooted in love, humility, and unwavering conviction.
LIFE CONFERENCE
SPEAKERS
Zachary King
A former Satanic high wizard who experienced a miraculous conversion to Catholicism.
Ramona Treviño
A former Planned Parenthood manager.
Theresa Emricson
An adoptive mother of five children – all of whom were drug-addicted at birth.
Libby Oleferchik
President of The Mission of Cor Jesu and leader of Rachel’s Vineyard Rockford.
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