Executive Director

Studying and living the Faith is at the very heart of who we are as Legatus members. How we practically implement this can be explored in a variety of ways, but I think it is safe to say that the most applicable scenario now is not one that anyone imagined just a few short months ago.

Like many of you, Legatus has not been immune to the challenges that faced us in the Coronavirus outbreak. As an organization, our staff collectively visits 40+ chapters each month, and this was brought to a screeching halt in mid-March.

Each of us has a mission in life: to get to heaven and take as many with us as possible. Beyond that mission, everything else is ancillary. Because we are human, we get caught up in “life” and lose our true north.

It’s unbelievable that a year has passed by again, as we ready to welcome baby Jesus back into our hearts, and celebrate being Christian. We also look forward to the coming year.

Recently, Legatus Magazine polled members on what topics they would like to see addressed. One of the topics that surfaced was: How can we, as laity, support our priests to be healthy, happy and holy?

In early June, nearly 200 CEOs contributed to an advertisement in The Wall Street Journal, “urging companies to stand up for reproductive rights in the face of ongoing abortion bans in states across the U.S.”

The month of June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart. The Solemnity of the Sacred Heart is celebrated on the first Friday after the Octave of Corpus Christi and commemorates the love, suffering, and compassion of Christ for all humanity.

Last month I was visiting a chapter on the East coast and as sometimes happens, I was unfamiliar with her and her organization. She was a “local” speaker, so I was a little hesitant. Now, in full disclosure, some of the best talks I have heard visiting chapters have been from the local area.

At the Summit, we announced exciting news that in 2020, we will be going back to having two Summits a year. As a result of our growth, we want to make the Summit available to more of our members.

As we head into the season of resolutions, I think it is a good time to recap 2018 for Legatus and share some of our accomplishments, shortcomings, and our goals for the year ahead.

The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, which is the home of the tilma of Juan Diego, is a very unique pilgrimage site.

When I think of our veterans, I have a special appreciation for the chaplains.

In Legatus, we don’t sell a product. What we “sell” is community.

The Book of Revelation provides us an antidote to the despair it is so easy to feel: St. Michael, the powerful intercessor against evil.

The start of the year typically focuses on resolutions and bettering oneself. For Catholics, resolving to do and be better is a process that we face often...

Recently I received a call from a member inquiring about Healthnetwork Foundation...

“We all have a pro-life story that we must share..."

We must be intentional about spreading Legatus not to just immediate friends, but beyond the typical circle…

On this 30th anniversary of our founding, I urge you all, members, officers, chaplains and administrators of chapters, to encourage all of your members to take advantage of the whole experience.