Join us for our:
14th Annual Marquette Method of NFP Research Summit
Advance your knowledge of the latest research in natural family planning while gaining practical tools to navigate complex Marquette Method cases.
Explore ethical and pastoral issues with our pastoral panel, and method-related perspectives with a special focus on PMOS, postpartum care, and supporting individuals and couples across divers reproductive health experiences.
Ticket sales open on June 1, 2026!
Early bird ticket pricing: 15% off if you purchase your ticket before August 1, 2026
Additional discount available for MMPA members – see MMPA community for more details.
November 16-17, 2026
8:00AM – 9:00PM
San Pedro Spiritual Development Center
95 Bishop Grady Lane, Winter Park, FL, USA
Our conference will be held in the St. John the Apostle room at the retreat center.
Meals and snacks are included with your conference ticket.
Daily Mass will be celebrated in the chapel on campus.
Meals and Snacks Included
Food and beverages will be covered by the cost of your ticket, and include light dinner November 15, all meals and snacks November 16-17, and light breakfast on November 18.
Accommodations
Hotel-style rooms at the retreat center are available.
Check in on November 15 at 4:00PM and checkout on November 18 by 11:00AM.
Additionally, beds in the women’s bunk room available free of charge.
If only 1 or 2 nights are needed for an attendee, send us an email for a custom ticket.
Discounts & Sponsorships
- A 10% discount code is available to post-secondary students and students enrolled in the Marquette Method Teacher Training Progam.
Email student identification or verification of enrollment for a coupon code to be used at check out.
May not be combined with any other coupon code.
- Sponsorships by eligible organizations are welcome to help provide more opportunities at this conference.
Please submit the sponsorship form and complete payment through the ticketing options.
MEET OUR SPEAKERS
Melanie Barrett
PhD, S.T.D.
University of St. Mary of the Lake
Professor of Moral Theology
Building a Flourishing Marriage: Practical Advice
Speaking the Truth in Love: Contraception and Pastoral Care
Thomas Bouchard
MD, FFCP, MMCP, PhD Student
University of Calgary
Clinical Associate Professor
Hormone patterns predicting and confirming ovulation using a at-home quantitative urine monitor
Rev. Dean Dowle
M. Div., JCL
Pastor at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton
A Pastoral Response to Supporting Couples When Things Do Not Go As Planned
Richard Fehring
PhD, RN, FAAN, RN, MMCP
Marquette University
Professor Emeritus
Relational and Religious Differences in the Use of NFP and Contraception
Nina Gasow
RD, MMCP
Whole Mission
Marquette Method Instructor
Therapeutic Nutritional Care for Fertility Concerns
Bridget Hamilton
PhD, MPH, RN
Emory University
Postdoctoral Fellow
“He didn’t get married to live the life of a celibate monk”: Blessings, Conflict, and Struggle Among Users of Natural Family Planning
Elizabeth Lau
PhD, RN
University of Notre Dame
When Charting Stops: Recognizing Postpartum Struggles in Low-Resource Settings
Julie Mickelson
MD
Boland Institute for NFP
Assistant Director, Clinical Education in NFP
Panelist
Mary Schneider
PhD, MSN, FNP-BC, MMCP
Boland Institute for NFP
Director
Marquette Method Postpartum Breastfeeding Pregnancies: An Analysis of Perfect Use
Theresa Stujenske
PhD, RN, MMCP
Duquesne University
Assistant Professor
Charting Evidence: Research Literacy for the Marquette Method Certified Professional
Jonathan Yang
MD, CCFP, MMCP
Lucia Fertility
University of British Columbia
Clinical Instructor
From PCOS to PMOS: Pathophysiology and why the name change matters
Sponsors:
Interested in sponsoring our event? Please submit the sponsorship form and complete payment through the ticketing options.
