The Minnesota Catholic Home Education Conference and Curriculum Fair will be held May 15–16, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Church in Lino Lakes, Minnesota, offering two days of encouragement, formation, and practical support for Catholic homeschooling families.

This year’s keynote speaker is Emily Wilson Hussem—a nationally known speaker, best-selling author, and homeschooling mother. Emily will present “Faith Over Fear” on Friday evening and “Jesus, I Trust in You” on Saturday morning, inviting families to grow in confidence, trust, and joy in their vocation.

The conference also features a dynamic lineup of speakers:

• Kory LaCroix
  • Showing Up Faithfully: A Father’s Quiet Influence in the Homeschool Home
  • Forming Souls in a World that Forgot How to Worship
• Nancy Bjorkman
  • Homeschooling Through High School
  • Math Outside the Book
• Cathie Baier
  • Beginning Homeschooling: Beyond the Basics
  • Welcoming the Shepherd into Your Home
• Cindy Goldade
  • Educating the Whole Child: Montessori, Waldorf, Reggio, and Nature-Based Learning
  • Raising Confident Readers: The Art and Science of Literacy

A special highlight of the weekend is the Family Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, led by Fr. Patrick Evans, PES, offering families a meaningful way to deepen their faith life at home.

The conference includes:

• Over 50 vendors and organizations represented
• A large used book sale
• Vendor presentations
• Pre-conference seminar on learning styles
• A special needs parent gathering
• Opportunities to connect with local homeschooling families

Featured vendors include Kolbe Academy, Teaching Textbooks, RightStart Math, Heppner’s Legacy, RC History, Veritas in Academia, and many more, along with colleges and apostolates from across the country.

Event Schedule:

• Friday, May 15: Begins at 4:00 p.m. with vendor hall, used book sale, and keynote presentation
• Saturday, May 16: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., including keynote, workshops, and closing events

Registration is $25 per person if received by May 1 ($10 additional after or at the door). Free parking is available, and nursing babies are welcome (no childcare provided).

For more information and to register, visit: www.mnconference.org