The convention should be by the laity for the laity and of the laity. Since they spent their hard-earned money and time, effort, the laity, common people must control this convention. There must be only minimal control and supervision by the Bishops and priests. They also must register by paying at least by some reduced rates. No free rooms or any kind of free ride for them because they make money by many means from the laity and from the Church set up. There must not be exorbitant rates for the convention. They should not invite Bishops or cardinals from India by paying our money. All these priests should not make many many boring long speeches. Especially do not invite controversial Cardinal or Bishop who are facing criminal, corruption investigation from the law enforcement authorities. This laity convention should stand along with the prey and the victims and the poor. In your publicity article the pictures of the 2 Bishops, feel like it is done by them and for them.