By Joanna King
JACKSON – The Diocese of Jackson’s Office of Family Ministry will host its first “Fam Jam,” a family-focused evening of music and fellowship, on Saturday, April 11 at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum.

Food sales begin at 4:30 p.m., and the concert starts at 6:30 p.m. in the museum’s Forestry Building, located at 1150 Lakeland Drive in Jackson.
The event will feature Catholic country singer and songwriter Bradley Banning, whose music blends traditional country storytelling with themes of faith and family.

A Texas-born artist, Banning said he shifted his musical focus in recent years to writing songs that reflect his Catholic faith and values while remaining true to the country style he grew up loving. His performances often combine music with personal testimony about faith, family and life.

“My goal was to provide a family-friendly event where Catholics from parishes all over our diocese come together for fun and fellowship,” said Debbie Tubertini, coordinator for the Office of Family Ministry.

Registration is required for the event, which has limited seating. The cost is $10 per person, with a maximum of $40 per family.

(For more information contact the Office of Family Ministry at (601) 960-8487 or email debbie.tubertini@jacksondiocese.org.)