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Following its September meeting in Ann Arbor, the Legatus International Board of Governors proudly announces four exemplary appointments – two new officers, and two new Governor members.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Legatus’ monthly membership magazine picked up three international press awards here on June 26. At its annual convention, the Catholic Press Association of the United States and Canada presented Legatus magazine with a third-place award for Best Coverage of Religious Liberty Issues for the second consecutive year. Judging is conducted “by a group of experts and Catholic press professionals,” according to CPA guidelines.

Legatus re-chartered its Rockford Chapter in Illinois on June 30. The event began with a Mass, celebrated by Rockford Bishop David Malloy. The Catholic Observer reported on the event. ROCKFORD—When members of Legatus stand together with the Church in witnessing the Catholic faith, “we stand with Christ,” said Bishop David Malloy to the founding members of the newly rechartered Rockford chapter.

MONSIGNOR JOSEPH SCHAEDEL writes that Catholics must stand for religious liberty . . . It’s obvious that one of the greatest threats to our Catholic ideal of marriage and family is the absurd notion that the government or the courts can redefine marriage. God defined it permanently thousands of years ago.

Legate CHARLES LiMANDRI leads a landmark David-versus-Goliath case in New Jersey . . .This summer, a jury in New Jersey will hear arguments in Ferguson v. JONAH, which promises to be one of the most important religious liberty cases in years.

Two limited-time advertising opportunities from your membership magazine . . . Legatus magazine is offering 50% OFF for new advertisers*

Ever since founding Triune Health Group in 1990, Legates Chris and Mary Anne Yep have worked to make sure their company and its insurance plan reflect their Catholic faith and values. Extended legal battle

Legatus’ female executives are helping break new ground as savvy business leaders . . . When Joseph Illig founded his construction company in 1919, he probably never imagined that his granddaughter would one day run the family business.

Gov. Mike Huckabee, Harry Kraemer, Austin Ruse to speak at 2015 Legatus Summit . . . Legatus is pleased to announce three dynamic speakers for its upcoming 2015 Summit in Naples, Florida. In addition to the speakers already scheduled (see below), Legatus members will hear from the following:

Media Statement on 2015 Annual Legatus Summit from Executive Director John Hunt. . . Legatus (Latin for ambassador) is a faith-based organization for business leaders and their spouses.  Its mission is to integrate the three key areas of a Catholic business leader’s life – faith, family and business – connecting two powerful realities, the challenges of top-tier business leadership and the Catholic faith. Since 1987, Legatus has been bringing together Catholic business leaders and their spouses for monthly chapter meetings and various national gatherings.

GARY SINISE talks about his conversion and his passion for aiding wounded vets . . . Gary Sinise had one foot in the Catholic Church more than 15 years before he signed up for RCIA. Even though he was raised in an unchurched Chicago- area family, Sinise wore his brother-in-law’s rosary around his neck while filming his role as Lt. Dan Taylor in Forrest Gump.

BRET BAIER of Fox News is one of the highlighted speakers at the 2015 Summit . . . If there’s one reason Bret Baier delivers a “fair and balanced” newscast, it certainly has to do with his Catholic faith. Growing up in Atlanta, he gravitated toward two loves: golf and journalism. Golf didn’t pay the bills, so he pursued television news. And when his son Paul was diagnosed with congenital heart defects just hours after being born, the Fox News Channel’s Special Report host says prayer got him through. He tells the story in his book Special Heart: A Journey of Faith, Hope, Courage and Love. He spoke with Patrick Novecosky, Legatus magazine’s editor-in- chief.

BRET BAIER’s heartfelt book on his son’s battle with heart disease . . . Special Heart Bret Baier Center Street, 2014 304 pages, $25 hardcover