Photos: Man Up Philly Draws Hundreds for 18th Annual Conference

By CatholicPhilly Staff • Posted March 6, 2026

Hundreds of men from across the Archdiocese of Philadelphia gathered Feb. 28 for the 18th annual Man Up Philly Men’s Spirituality Conference, a daylong program featuring prayer, testimony, and reflection on living the Catholic faith in family and community life. This year’s lineup included Father Douglas McKay, Wawa CEO Chris Gheysens, former Philadelphia Eagle Kevin Reilly, and Irish tenor Mark Forrest, with Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez celebrating the closing Mass. Read our coverage of the event here. (Photos by Sarah Webb)

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