Encounter Ministries
Eucharistic adoration during an Encounter conference

12—14 March 2027

Les Pyramides 16 avenue de Saint Germain 78560 Le Port Marly

Three days to encounter God, be renewed and leave equipped to transform the world around you.

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12—14 March 2027

Interpretation

Christians from across Europe

We are delighted to gather with Christians from across Europe to experience God’s presence and grow in the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Most sessions will be delivered in English, with interpretation planned in French, English and German.

FR EN DEInterpretation will use LiveVoice. Bring a charged phone, the installed app and your own earphones. More information will be sent by email soon.

The speakers

Voices that awaken faith

Father Mathias Thelen

Encounter Ministries

Co-Founder and President

Father Mathias Thelen

Father Mathias Thelen, S.T.L., is the Co-Founder and President of Encounter Ministries and Pastor of St. Patrick Church in Brighton, Michigan.

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Passionate about preaching and teaching the Gospel, his ministry has not only been accompanied by incredible verified healings, but he has also garnered a reputation for leading people into the loving arms of the Father. He holds bachelor’s degrees in Philosophy and Catholic Studies and has served on the faculty of Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit as a spiritual director and assistant professor of theology. He earned his Licentiate in Sacred Theology from the Angelicum in Rome. Recently, Father Mathias was selected as a Eucharistic Preacher for the National Eucharistic Revival.

He is the author of Biblical Foundations for the Role of Healing and has appeared in both the Fearless and Revive documentaries. Fr. Mathias is also featured in the new documentary That They May Be One, exploring Christian unity and the Holy Spirit’s role in connecting denominations.

Dr. Mary Healy

Doctor of Biblical Theology & Professor at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit

Dr. Mary Healy

Dr. Mary Healy’s mission is to light the fire of revival in the Catholic Church by helping Catholics love the Word of God and experience the full power and gifts of the Holy Spirit. She is a professor of Scripture at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, Michigan, and a bestselling author and international speaker.

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Her books include biblical commentaries on The Gospel of Mark, Hebrews, and Genesis, as well as The Spiritual Gifts Handbook and Healing. She is one of the first three women ever to serve on the Pontifical Biblical Commission, and is a member of the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments. Her website is drmaryhealy.com.

Patrick Reis

Encounter Ministries

Co-Founder and Executive Director

Patrick Reis

Patrick Reis is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Encounter Ministries. He is the author of the bestselling books Supernatural Fathers and Supernatural Saints: A School of Ministry from the Saints. He also authored his first fictional novel, The Lost Keys of St. Peter.

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Patrick has a passion and drive to see Catholics empowered to walk in the power and love of the Holy Spirit. He carries a strong heart for evangelisation, healing, prophetic ministry, contemplative prayer and Christian unity. Patrick ministers and speaks at conferences internationally and was featured in the groundbreaking Fearless (2017) and Revive (2020) documentaries. He is married to Emily and together they have six children.

Alberto Maalouf

Notre-Dame Mère de la Lumière (NDML)

Alberto Maalouf

Alberto Maalouf is a Franco-Lebanese emergency physician and the founder of the international movement Notre-Dame Mère de la Lumière (NDML).

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At age 19, at the Holy Mary sanctuary in Medjugorje, he had a life-changing encounter with Christ and received a physical healing that would change his life forever and leave a lasting impact on the lives of thousands of others.

Since then, he has been proclaiming the Gospel throughout the world, in the power of the Holy Spirit, notably on the NDML YouTube channel, which has over 700,000 followers.

Deeply moved by the suffering of the sick, he prays for their healing and has witnessed numerous miracles.

He also coordinates international humanitarian missions, notably in Lebanon and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to spread the love of Christ to the poorest.

Luke Loeber

Firebase Europe

Luke Loeber

Luke Loeber is a husband, father of three, missionary, author, and passionate disciple of Jesus. Driven by a desire to see lives transformed by the presence and power of the Holy Spirit, he has proclaimed the Gospel in over 30 nations.

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For over nine years, Luke and his wife, Megan, have served as missionaries in France alongside believers and leaders from various Christian traditions. Their heart is to see the Body of Christ grow in unity, maturity, and wholehearted devotion to Jesus, bringing spiritual revival to France.

Founder of Firebase France and author of Brûlé par la Parole, Envoyé par l’Esprit, Luke believes we are called to encounter Jesus personally, be transformed by His presence, and live out His Gospel. He longs to see disciples equipped, strengthened in faith, and sent into the harvest with love, holiness, and boldness.

Marie Donato

Encounter Versailles

Marie Donato

Marie is married, mother of 12 children, and a grandmother. She has always been passionate about the Lord, and she experienced a turning point in her spiritual life in 2020 when she received the baptism in the Holy Spirit.

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Through the Encounter training program, which she attended from 2022 to 2024, she passionately deepened her life in the Holy Spirit and immersed herself in a missionary dynamic that was entirely new to her. Now she feels equipped to share God’s love in all circumstances with those who thirst for it—on the street, at the supermarket, at school… Today, she ardently desires to help every Christian use his inheritance of God’s children to spread the Kingdom everywhere.

Marcin Zieliński

Marcin Zieliński

Marcin Zieliński is one of the most recognizable charismatic evangelists in his homeland — Poland. His ministry began when he was 16 years old. God placed a desire in his heart to pray for healing, and Marcin decided to give himself to Him completely. Although he saw no results from his prayers for four years, he did not give up. Eventually, he witnessed the first healing that God performed through his ministry. Instead of pursuing a football career, Marcin chose to share God’s love and pray for healing around the world. God continued to work in his life, and his ministry became increasingly fruitful and powerful. Marcin is the leader and founder of the Głos Pana community. So far, he has ministered in 14 countries.

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Currently, Marcin is an active member of the Council for the Apostolate of the Laity at the Polish Episcopal Conference.

Ricardo Barroso

Encounter Mexico City

Ricardo Barroso

Ricardo is the bridge of Encounter Ministries to the Spanish-speaking world. Based in Mexico City, he helps expand the Encounter School of Ministry by supporting existing leaders, recruiting and mentoring new campus directors, and building trusting relationships with bishops, priests, and Catholic leaders in Latin America and beyond.

In attendance

Episcopal guests

They will attend the conference as honoured guests.
Bishop Gerald Vincke

Bishop of Salina, Kansas

Bishop Gerald Vincke

Bishop Isaac Jules Boutros

Syriac Bishop of Beirut, Lebanon

Bishop Isaac Jules Boutros

Schedule

Experience the conference

Friday 12 March
Registration opens for Premium Session
Welcome and Worship
Premium Session: To Seek and Save the Lost

Patrick Reis

Premium Breakout Option 1: It’s Time for Europe

Marcin Zieliński

Premium Breakout Option 2: The Guadalupe Event: The Greatest Evangelization of All History from the Hand of Our Mother

Ricardo Barroso

Premium Breakout Option 3

Coming Soon

Registration opens for General ConferencePremium Session closes
Meal / snack break
Doors open for General Conference
Worship
Main Session 1: The Father’s Heart

Fr. Mathias Thelen

Eucharistic Procession & Adoration
End of Day One
Saturday 13 March
Worship
Welcome from Versailles Campus Leadership
Main Session 2: Supernatural Fathers

Patrick Reis

Prophetic Ministry
Lunch break
Breakout Option 1: Mission of Christian Unity

Dr. Mary Healy

Breakout Option 2: When everything is shaken, the Holy Spirit leads us.

Alberto Maalouf

Breakout Option 3: Prophetic Intercession for Revival

Luke Loeber

Breakout Option 4: Don’t say “I’m too small”!

Marie Donato

Afternoon Break
Saturday Mass
Meal / snack break
Worship
Main Session 3: There is More

Dr. Mary Healy

Praying for More (Corporate and Individual Prayer)
End of Day 2
Sunday 14 March
Worship
Healing service · Corporate and individual prayer

Fr. Mathias Thelen

Lunch break
Main Session 5: Closing Mass
Conference ends

Schedule and speakers are subject to change.

Getting there

Les Pyramides 16 avenue de Saint Germain 78560 Le Port Marly

By car

More than 800 parking spaces are available on site. A cloakroom will be available for luggage during the conference.

By train

Take RER A to Saint-Germain-en-Laye station.

  • From the station on foot: Approximately 20 minutes’ walk to Les Pyramides.

  • From the station by shuttle: A paid shuttle is available for €20. This indivisible package includes all 6 journeys, or 3 morning and evening return trips between the station and the conference venue. Add the option during registration.

Times

  • Registration opens for Premium Session
  • Registration opens for General Conference
  • Doors open for General Conference
  • Worship
  • Conference ends

Meals

Food trucks will be available on site (average meal price: €12). You may also bring your own picnic; a supermarket is approximately 5 minutes away.

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Choose your pass

Your place for the conference

General Session + Premium Session

Valid from Friday at 12:30 until Sunday at 15:30.

Includes the additional Friday afternoon session with Patrick Reis and breakout sessions.
Standard rate
€150
Current Encounter students in Year 1, 2 or 3
€115
Priests, religious, deacons and seminarians
€90

General Session

Valid from Friday at 17:45 until Sunday at 15:30.

Standard rate
€120
Current Encounter students in Year 1, 2 or 3
€85
Priests, religious, deacons and seminarians
€60
Adults only — attendees must be 18 or older.

If you need any help about the conference, please contact us.

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Questions?

We are here to help.

Preparing for your visit

Are there parking spaces?

More than 800 parking spaces are available on site at Les Pyramides. You can also park in the nearby supermarket car park.

Where can I stay nearby?

Hotels near Les Pyramides are recommended. Find the full list in the Practical info section.

How are meals organised on site?

Food trucks will be available on site, with an indicative price of around €12 per meal. You may also bring your own picnic and eat it indoors or outdoors. A supermarket is about five minutes away.

Will vegetarian options or meals for allergies and special diets be available?

We cannot guarantee that meals will be available for every allergy, intolerance or special diet. If you have specific dietary needs, we recommend bringing your own meal to ensure you have a suitable option.

Do I need to book my meals in advance?

When registering, we will ask you what kind of meals you plan to have on site. This will help us adapt the catering offer to the number of participants who wish to buy a meal. It is not a meal reservation.

How do I get to Les Pyramides by public transport, and how does the shuttle work?

Take RER A to Saint-Germain-en-Laye, then walk approximately 20 minutes to Les Pyramides. A paid shuttle is available from the station by reservation for €20. This indivisible package includes 6 journeys, or 3 return trips between the station and the conference venue. The shuttle option must be booked when purchasing your ticket and cannot be added after registration.

Is there somewhere to leave my suitcase and belongings?

A cloakroom will be available for people who need to leave a suitcase. Coats may be left in the auditorium.

Taking part in the conference

Can I bring my child?

No. The conference is reserved for people aged 18 and over. Children cannot attend the conference.

Are animals allowed?

Only service animals are allowed at the conference venue.

Can I attend for just one day or part of the conference?

Tickets are sold for all three days and cannot be split by day. You may arrive late or leave before the end if necessary. However, comings and goings will be limited to preserve the smooth running of the event.

What is the difference between the General Session and the package with Premium Session?

The General Session package runs from Friday at 17:45 to Sunday at 15:30. The General Session + Premium Session package begins Friday at 12:30 and includes the additional Friday afternoon session with Patrick Reis and breakout sessions.

What time should I arrive on Friday?

For the General Session package, registration opens at 17:45; for the General Session + Premium Session package, registration opens at 12:30.

The Encounter culture

Is the Encounter conference Catholic or Protestant?

Encounter Ministries is a Catholic organisation. The Encounter conference welcomes Christians of all denominations who desire a renewed encounter with God.

I don’t know Encounter. Can I still come?

Absolutely. You do not need to know Encounter to attend the conference. It is open to anyone aged 18 or over who wishes to experience these three days.

Do I need to have attended Encounter School of Ministry?

No. You do not need to have been a student at Encounter School of Ministry to attend the conference.

Experiencing the prayer times

Can I receive prayer for healing or a prophetic word?

Yes. Individual prayer and intercession times are planned throughout the three days.

Do I have to receive prayer or take part in ministry times?

Each participant is free to discern whether or not they wish to take part in the different opportunities offered during the conference.

What should I expect during the prayer times?

Prayer times may be communal or individual. During individual prayer, teams will guide you to a pair who can pray for you, if you wish.

Following the conference in your language

I don’t speak English. Will I still be able to follow the conference?

Yes. Talks will be accessible in French, English and German through the interpretation provided during the event.

How will interpretation work?

Interpretation will use LiveVoice. Bring a charged phone with the app installed and your earphones. More practical information will be sent by email before the conference.

Is the LiveVoice app free?

Yes. Participants can download the LiveVoice app free of charge for the conference.

Tickets & registration

Are tickets issued in the attendee’s name, and can I transfer mine?

Yes, tickets are issued in the attendee’s name. They cannot be transferred to another person.

Can I cancel my registration?

Cancellation terms are explained during registration. If you wish, you can also take out cancellation insurance when purchasing your ticket.

What happens if the conference is full?

There will be no waiting list. Once all places have been allocated, registration will close and we will not be able to admit additional participants for safety reasons.

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