LOVE AND RESPONSIBILITY is a 501(c)(3) non-profit ministry with the mission to form hearts and minds to love authentically, inspired by the teachings of Pope St. John Paul II. We offer a variety of programs including speaker events, book studies, small groups, retreats, conferences, and online resources like our YouTube channel.
Description
Join us for our 2026 KICK-OFF SPEAKER EVENT - featuring Deacon Charlie & Jess Echeverry - with 2 Inspiring Talks/Workshops, Q&A, Interactive Group Discussions & Fellowship. Our theme for the year is "The Foundation of Healthy Marriage & Parenthood" and this first event will explore the topic of "The Role of Women & Men in Married Life" inspired by the teachings of St. John Paul II.
The event will take place from 12:45pm - 4:45pm (Pacific Time) on Saturday, February 7 at the Parish Hall of Saint Mark Catholic Church (Venice, CA).
AGENDA (Tentative):
12:45 - 1:00 - Opening & Introduction
1:00 - 1:20 - Speaker Background - Story as a couple (Deacon Charlie & Jess Echeverry)
1:20 - 2:20 - Talk 1 / Q&A - The Role of Women in Marriage (Jess Echeverry)
2:20 - 2:30 - Break
2:30 - 3:30 - Talk 2 / Q&A - The Role of Men in Marriage (Deacon Charlie Echeverry)
3:30 - 3:40 - Break
3:40 - 4:20 - 2 Rounds of Breakouts
[20 min] Round 1 - Small Group Discussions (Men only / Women only)
[20 min] Round 2 - Small Group Discussions (Co-Ed)
4:20 - 4:35 - Regroup / Debrief
4:35 - 4:45 - Closing / Announcements
[optional] Post-Event Social / Fellowship - details to be announced
If interested, the Parish has:
Confession [optional] - 11:30 - 12:30 (church patio); 4:30 - 5:15 (confessional)
Vigil Mass [optional] - 5:30 (main church)
We look forward to seeing you there!
An optional free-will donation of $7 per person is suggested to help cover the costs of the event. But feel free to donate any amount. All are welcome to attend even if you are unable to give.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us (loveandresponsibilityla@gmail.com)
All transactions are final and non-refundable.
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BIOGRAPHIES OF PRESENTERS - DEACON CHARLIE & JESS ECHEVERRY
JESS ECHEVERRY is a Catholic speaker, writer, Catholic Social Teaching and family advocate whose work centers on healing, dignity, and hope. Through her ministries and her nonprofit leadership, she shares her powerful testimony from trauma, poverty, and loss to restoration in Christ and accompanies individuals and families toward deeper wholeness. Jessica speaks nationally on homelessness, motherhood, marriage, forgiveness, and the transforming mercy of God, inviting others to discover the freedom that comes from a life fully surrendered to Him. (www.mommaletics.com)
DEACON CHARLIE ECHEVERRY is an ordained deacon of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, a media executive, and founder of the creative agency Black//Brown. Through preaching, writing, consulting, and digital evangelization, he helps individuals and organizations bring the Gospel into the heart of culture. His work emphasizes authentic masculinity, mission, and the joyful witness of Catholic family life. He is passionate about strengthening marriages, forming leaders, and drawing people back to the person of Jesus Christ. (www.deaconcharlie.com)
Together, Jessica and Deacon Charlie speak and minister as a couple, offering a candid, authentic and hope-filled witness of God’s healing power in sacramental marriage. Drawing from lived experience, pastoral ministry, and years of walking with couples, they help spouses rediscover true identity, unity, intimacy, and the grace of becoming one flesh in Christ.
Date & Time
Sat, Feb 7, 2026 12:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Venue Details
St. Mark Catholic Church
940 Coeur D Alene AvenueVenice, California 90291
