Messy Family Project

Mike and Alicia Hernon are co-founders of the Messy Family Project, a ministry dedicated to empowering moms and dads to embrace their sacred calling. 

The Messy Family podcast has over 2 million downloads from all over the world and they regularly speak to dioceses and parishes around the country. The Hernons are the hosts of Family: Guide to Parenthood on Shalom World, they have been featured on The Choices We Face with Ralph Martin, Ave Maria Radio, several shows on EWTN and Catholic radio.  Parents of ten children and grandparents to eight, the Hernons have made their home in Steubenville, OH for the past 30 years. 

The Messy Family Project website has lots of free resources available for any family who needs them including videos, blogs, worksheets and other downloads that will help you. 

Below is a highlights video of Mike and Alicia spending time in the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney.

Messy Family Project Sydney 2026 Highlights Video

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