AUBURN — Father Leo Patalinghug will serve as keynote speaker at the Maine Catholic Women’s Conference on Saturday, April 9, at the Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch.

Patalinghug is the creator of “Grace Before Meals,” an international apostolate which helps strengthen families and relationships through family meals.

The theme of the conference is “Feed My Lambs” and will feature a variety of programs, testimonies, workshops, music and more.

Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Robert P. Deeley at 9 a.m.

Born in the Philippines and raised in the Baltimore area, Patalinghug developed his love for cooking while attending North American College in Rome. He is the host of “Savoring our Faith” on EWTN and co-host of “Entertaining Truth” on Sirius XM. His work has also been featured on ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS and the Food Network, where he appeared on “Throw Down! with Bobby Flay.”

His message combines faithful Catholic theology presented in a way that is easy to understand and appreciate. He uses his unique background as a chef, a third-degree black belt martial arts teacher and a former award-winning choreographer for a dancing group to bring diverse audiences closer to the Lord’s table.

Registration deadline is Monday, April 4. Cost is $60 for adults; $40 for students. Fee includes breakfast and lunch. Scholarships are available. For more information, call 207-321-7898.

FMI, register: www.portlanddiocese.org/olff/womensconference.