In the Steps of Christ, the Bridegroom: Following the Son of Man to Be a Man in Marriage

Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025
Time: 8:30am – 4pm
Location: The Parish Hall at St. Francis of Assisi, 1960 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40205
Cost: $25*

*We never want cost to prohibit attendance at FRP courses or events! If cost is a concern, please don’t hesitate to let us know. We are happy to provide the option that will allow you to attend. Call/Text (502) 303-1996 or email us at [email protected].

MEN (especially those who are engaged or newly married) this is for YOU! On Saturday, May 24 you will have a unique opportunity to discover and reflect on your call to be a man in marriage. In the Steps of Christ, the Bridegroom: Following the Son of Man to Be a Man in Marriage will focus on living sacrificial love for a healthy marriage. This retreat-style day of reflection will be led by Fr. Jonathan Erdman (see bio below).

This is not just another event — it’s an opportunity to be the man you are called to be! The event is open to all married men; however priority will be given to engaged and newly married men (3 years or less).

Space is limited. Registration is required.

To give priority to engaged and newly married men, all men who are married more than 3 years will be placed on a first come/first serve wait list until May 14 (10 days prior to the event). On May 14, if space is available, these men will be notified in the order their registrations were received and given the option to attend OR receive a refund of the registration fee.

To reserve your spot, please complete the registration form below. 

The day will include: 

• a simple continental breakfast and lunch
• beverages and snacks throughout the day
• four (4) talks by Fr. Erdman
• a list of curated resources specific to each talk
• small and large group discussion
• midday prayer and time for personal prayer
• adoration, confession, and benediction

The day of reflection will conclude in the church at 4:00pm. The parish Vigil Mass (Novus Ordo) begins at 4:30pm — attendance at the Vigil Mass is optional.

For questions or more information, please contact us at:
[email protected] | 502.303.1996

Fr. Jonathan Erdman

Father Jonathan Erdman was born in Mahoning Township, Pennsylvania in 1978. He is the son of an Episcopal Priest. Father Erdman received his B.A. in Psychology from the University of Missouri – Rolla in 2000, and his MDiv from Yale University Divinity School in 2004. He was an Episcopal priest for twelve years before he and his family converted to the Catholic Church in July of 2016. He was ordained a Catholic priest on June 29, 2017. 

Father Erdman and his family came to Louisville in July of 2010 from New York City, where he served as Curate and Youth Minister at Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue. From 2010 to early 2016 he served as Rector of Calvary Episcopal Church in Louisville. He and his wife, Andrea, have five beautiful children.

Father Erdman is passionate about preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He is committed to pastoral ministry and worship, and in making the riches of the traditions of the Church available, especially the patrimony of the Anglican Catholic tradition. He is dedicated to faithful liturgy, and making the love of Christ known in worship and in the outreach of the church.

For more information on Fr. Erdman, read this July 6, 2017 article from The Record or watch this November 2022 episode of Spirit & Spire.

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