Why Every Catholic Parish Needs a Men’s Group | Dcn. Mark Fair

What happens when Catholic men stop simply showing up for Mass and start truly showing up for one another? In this powerful conversation, leaders from the Central Texas Fellowship of Catholic Men reveal how dynamic men’s groups are building stronger friendships, deeper faith, and a culture of mentorship across parishes. From a local group that grew to 80 men meeting every week to a network reaching roughly 50 parishes, they share a simple vision: strengthen the man, strengthen the family; strengthen the family, strengthen the parish; strengthen the parish, and you can change the culture. Along the way, they explore the importance of fellowship, prayer, intergenerational mentorship, and giving younger men the wisdom they often wish they’d received decades earlier. It’s a compelling look at what can happen when ordinary men answer the call, build authentic brotherhood, and take responsibility for passing their faith to the next generation. ABOUT HEROIC MEN: Heroic Men strengthens men to become missionary disciples, to bring more men to Jesus Christ. Get the best Catholic media for men on our brotherhood-building platform - let's leave no man behind. Get the app: https://heroicmen.org Find a ministry near you: https://heroicmen.org/map Join the Heroic Brotherhood: https://heroicmen.org/brotherhood Donate now: https://heroicmen.org/donate FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Facebook:   / heroicmanhood   Instagram:   / heroicmanhood   TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – When the Mic Fails, the Mission Still Moves Forward 01:09 – “In Your Light, We See Light Itself” 02:29 – 127 Parishes—and a Massive Opportunity to Reach Men 03:58 – The Mission: Make Sure No Man Is Left Behind 05:12 – The 3-Part Strategy for Building Catholic Brotherhood 06:26 – How One Parish Men’s Group Grew to 80 Men a Week 08:22 – Strengthen the Man, Strengthen the Family, Change the Culture 09:34 – The Goal: Grow From 50 Men’s Groups to More Than 100 10:17 – “God Qualifies the Called”—Why Your Leadership Matters 10:55 – One 8-Hour Conversation Sparked a Men’s Group That Lasted Decades 12:00 – Why Older Men Wish They Had Learned This in Their 20s 13:07 – The Mentorship Model That Could Multiply Men’s Groups Everywhere