In conjunction with host sponsor Belmont Abbey College, we are pleased to announce

The 2nd Adeodatus National Conference

The Glory of God – Students Fully Alive:
Sound Bodies, Keen Minds, Pure Hearts, Kindled Spirits
June 18-21, 2025
Belmont Abbey College, Charlotte NC

About the Event

This four-day gathering brings together educators, scholars, and Catholic thought leaders to explore the integral formation of students and teachers in mind, body, and spirit. Each day will focus on a distinct theme, beginning with Sound Bodies & Keen Minds, addressing topics like memory, mimesis, and freedom from technological distractions. Pure Hearts & Kindled Spirits follows, emphasizing integrity, common sense, and flourishing in Catholic education. The third day will introduce The Adeodatus-Cardinal Newman Society Eucharistic Project and The Adeodatus Catholic Culture Curriculum, centering on the Eucharist as the heart of Catholic education. The conference concludes with the Cornerstone Forum-Adeodatus “Tocqueville” Project, a deep dive into the cultural and political landscape of Catholic education in America.

In addition to daily Mass, attendees will have the opportunity to join the monks for many parts of the Liturgy of the Hours, beginning with Matins at 6 AM each day, as well as spend time in Adoration, available all day in the monastery’s beautiful chapel.

All meals are included in the registration price, allowing participants to fully immerse themselves in the conference without concern for accommodations. For those requiring lodging, we have secured discounted hotel rates at the following nearby hotels:

Attendees will engage in workshops, discussions, and unique events, including a participatory mosaic-making course and the staging of Passion’s End, an Adeodatus-commissioned play. With a distinguished lineup of speakers, this conference promises to be a transformative experience for those dedicated to the renewal of Catholic education.

Tiered Pricing for Conference Registration

We are offering a tiered pricing structure for conference registration:

  • First 50 tickets$499
  • Next 50 tickets$549
  • Final 40 tickets$599

Prices adjust automatically as each tier sells out. No discount codes or expiration dates—secure your spot early for the best rate!

Conference Overview

Day 1

(Wednesday, June 18)
Theme: Sound Bodies & Keen Minds
Topics:
Scholé | Flow | Memory | Mimesis | Soundness of Body & Mind (sleep/play/etc.) | Freedom from Tech Tyranny
Speakers:
Brenda Tufte, Michael Adkins, JoAnn Schultzenburg, David Fleischacker, Chris Perrin, Sr. John Dominic Rasmussen

Day 2

(Thursday, June 19)
Theme: Pure Hearts & Kindled Spirits
Topics:
Common Sense - Integrity - Flourishing in Catholic Education & Formation | Insights into Learning-Teaching-Leading
Speakers:
Philip K. Howard, Pam Patnode, Andrew Seeley, Edward Short, Ann Brodeur, Mike Foley, Deal Hudson

Day 3

(Friday, June 20)
Theme: The Adeodatus-Cardinal Newman Society Eucharistic Project | The Adeodatus Catholic Culture Curriculum
Topics:
The Eucharist at the Heart of Catholic Education | The Sacramental Mission of Catholic Education | A Dawsonian Catholic Culture Curriculum
Speakers:
Jared Staudt, Patrick Reilly, Joshua Hren, James Matthew Wilson, Ioana Belcea, Fr. Spencer Howe, Mike Alexander, Gwen Adams

Day 4

(Saturday, June 21)
Theme: The Cornerstone Forum-Adeodatus "Tocqueville" Project: Catholic Education in America
Topics:
The Million Story Project & Longitudinal Study on Catholic Education in America | The Cultural & Political Landscape for Catholic Education
Speakers:
Alex Lessard & Michael Adkins, Pat Wolf, Mike Alexander, Allison Ellis, Christopher Owens, Dave Deavel

Additional Events

Participatory Mosaic Making Course with Ioana Belcea (6/20 in the morning)
Staging of Adeodatus commissioned play: "Passion's End" & Closing Reception (6/21 in the evening)
[Passion's End] is "the most powerful play I have ever seen - a most compelling story expertly presented. Much of it was so flawlessly acted it rivaled any professional stage production…especially the sections of the greatest passion and importance. The material was also powerful and important - and deeply personal. I cannot recall ever having dropped a tear at a performance before.... Bravo!"
— Michael Van Hecke, Co-Founder & President of The Institute for Catholic Liberal Education

Speakers


Jared Staudt
James Matthew Wilson
Fr. Spencer Howe
Edward Short
Brenda Tufte
Andrew Seeley
Deal Hudson
Philip K. Howard
Pamela Patnode
Ann Brodeur
Ioana Belcea
Michael Adkins
Patrick Reilly
Mike Foley
Patrick Wolf
Mike Alexander
Allison Ellis
Chris Perrin
Joshua Hren
JoAnn Schulzetenberg
Christopher Owens
David Fleischacker
Sr. John Dominic Rasmussen
David Deavel
Joseph Wysocki

Sponsors

St. Augustine Level Sponsors

St. Monica Level Sponsors

Adeodatus Level Sponsors

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