Contact: John Harden, 484-875-4550 ext 200, jharden@ascensionpress.com  

WEST CHESTER, Penn., March 15, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- The National Catholic Bible Conference is coming to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia June 15-16 at the Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. This annual event is designed to help Catholics understand Scripture, apply it to their lives, and proclaim its message in the world.

Featuring Jeff Cavins, Scott Hahn, Tim Gray, Edward Sri, and more, this year's conference theme is Scripture: A Roadmap for Living. "There's a common conception that the Bible doesn't have a lot to say to us today," says Jeff Cavins, one of the conference hosts. "But that's far from true. Scripture is full of relevant, practical wisdom that provides direction and speaks to everyday situations. Through this conference, we hope to help Catholics uncover the riches the Bible has to offer and learn how to live out its wisdom."

The National Catholic Bible Conference will offer more than fifteen talks to choose from, among them "A Plan for Godly Living in the Midst of the World;" "The Relevance of John's Revelation;" "Daniel: Courage Under Fire;" "How the World Lost Its Story: Engaging the Relativistic Culture of Our Time;" and "Walking Toward Eternity: Keys to Staying on the Road."

The 2012 National Catholic Bible Conference is sponsored by Ascension Press, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, the Augustine Institute, and Alpha.

"This conference is for everyone -- laity, priests, religious -- anyone who wants to learn an authentically Catholic approach to the Bible," says Matthew Pinto, president of Ascension Press. "And for the first time ever, priests, deacons, seminarians, and religious can attend for free."

Information about speakers, registration, and schedules for the 2012 National Catholic Bible Conference can be found at CatholicBibleConference.com or by calling 1-888-842-2853.

For more information or to schedule an interview with the presenters of the National Catholic Bible Conference, please contact John Harden at (484) 875-4550, ext. 200, or jharden@ascensionpress.com.