The 2025 Legatus National Summit Encouraged Attendees to "Do Whatever He Tells You"

ANN ARBOR, MI – February 10, 2025

The purpose of Legatus’ annual National Summit is to bring its members together on a national level for the sake of fellowship and further investment in the mission of studying, living, and spreading the Catholic faith. This year’s National Summit, hosted by the Louisville Chapter in Naples, Florida, February 6 – 8, brought together more than 600 members under the theme for 2025, "Do Whatever He Tells You" (John 2:5). This year’s gathering was a profound opportunity for members and their spouses to spend time in fellowship with other members while deepening their commitment to the Catholic faith in their professional and personal lives.

 

The 2025 Summit offered daily sessions and activities aimed at spiritual enrichment and community-building. The heart of the event was centered on daily Mass, Eucharistic adoration, and prayer, which provided attendees with opportunities for reflection and spiritual growth. Attendees also participated in activities that included networking events, member dinners, and more.

 

“The Summit is a time when our members, who are like-minded impactful leaders across the world, come together as a community to become emboldened to live out their faith in all aspects of live,” said Legatus President Stephen Henley. “This year, it was no different.  We were blessed to have the Louisville chapter host it, and really took it to the next level, paired with Masses celebrated by a cardinal, bishops and more than 40 priests, which created a baseline for this amazing experience we call the Legatus Summit.”

 

Summit Speakers

More than 30 speakers came to the 2025 National Summit to share their expertise on living out their Catholic identity faithfully in their families, businesses, parishes, and communities. Keynote speakers for the event included Harvard professor Arthur C. Brooks, EWTN international correspondent Colm Flynn, and well-known podcast host Tammy Peterson. 

 

Additional mainstage and session speakers included Immaculée Ilibagiza, Mother Olga, Newt Gingrich, Jim Wahlberg, Alan Graham, Gen. Kevin P. Chilton, Dr. Calum Miller, Joe Hart, Dr. Andrew Abela, Fr. Chris Alar, Jason Shanks, Elizabeth Zelasko, Sr. Pia Jude, SV, Scott Anthony, Denniss Wierzbicki, Edward Schaefer, Paul O’Reilly, Joshua Gideon, Patrick Reilly, Alexandra Snyder, Richard Todd, Dr. Kevin Vance, Richard Loesing, Ester Munt-Brooks, John Goyette, Br. Martin Davis, OP, Alessandro DiSanto, and Fr. John Burns. From ethical leadership in business to personal spiritual development, these Summit speakers encouraged attendees to hold fast to Legatus’ mission to embrace their faith authentically and live out the truth of the Catholic faith in all aspects of their lives.

 

Member Awards

During the Summit, Legatus honored key members for their exemplary service and leadership, including the following individuals:

 

About Legatus

Legatus is an international organization of lay executives whose mission is to study, live, and spread the Catholic faith in our personal, business, and professional lives. Legatus is comprised of a growing network of CEOs, presidents, managing partners, and founders who aspire to be faithful ambassadors for Christ and lead as many other souls to heaven as possible.

 

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