What is an In Altum Program?

Exceptional Leaders: Speakers from a variety of professional backgrounds and experiences, including senators, professors, CEOs, policy makers, finance experts, and more.
Elite Institutions: Visit some of the world’s most influential organizations, Catholic and secular, and discover how decisions are made that shape culture and policy.
Network of Peers: Programs are a gathering of the top 1% of young Catholic leaders worldwide, offering you access to a network of peer and professional contacts.
Valuable Content: Great emphasis is given to delivering a comprehensive analysis of contemporary social issues through the lens of our Catholic faith.
Multiple Formats: Participants attend a variety of scheduled events, including conferences, meetings, seminars, lectures, discussions and tours on a wide range of topics.
City Exploration: While programs are geared towards the pursuit & study of higher values & ideas, participants are also given free time to explore the cultural richness of D.C. or Rome.
Pre-Program Prep: Participants are given mandatory reading and other materials to complete prior to the program to ensure all participants are prepared to engage profoundly with the ideas presented.
In Summary: In Altum is a transformative, in-person program for the top Catholic young leaders worldwide to engage with leading thinkers, encounter the Church at its centers of influence, and grow in faith alongside peers who share your desire to renew culture for Christ.

Dates & Locations

**Washington DC:**

June 9 - 14, 2026
July 21 - 26, 2026
July 28 - August 2, 2026

**Rome, Italy:**

June 23 - 28, 2026
June 30 - July 5, 2026

The In Altum Program itinerary balances intellectual discussion, cultural engagement, & spiritual growth.

Topics our speakers have covered:

Faith and the Workplace
The Education Crisis
Rebuilding Civil Society
Religious Freedom and the Free Market
Ethical Entrepreneurship
Living the Intellectual Life
Natural Law
Common Good and Aquinas

“It is the education which gives a man a clear, conscious view of their own opinions and judgements, a truth in developing them, an eloquence in expressing them, and a force in urging them.”

- Saint John Henry Newman, *Idea of a University*

Some Institutions WE HAVE VISITED:

Heritage Foundation
American Enterprise Institute
Catholic Information Center
Dominican House of Studies
Alliance Defending Freedom
Dominican House of Studies
Religious Freedom Institute
And more…

Sample Session Leaders & Speakers from past programs:

**Alejandro A. Chafuen, Ph.D.**
Acton Institute

**Andreas Widmer**
The Catholic University of America

**Sr. Anna Wray, OP**
Dominican House of Studies

**Austin Ruse**
Center for Family and Human Rights

**Bernard García-Larraín**
Casablanca Declaration

**Fr. Charles Trullolls**
Catholic Information Center

**Christopher Scalia**
American Enterprise Institute

**Danny Flynn**
Institute for Catholic Liberal Education

**DC Schindler**
Pontifical John Paul II Institute

**Fr. Eamonn O'Higgins LC**
Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum

**Fr. Gregory Pine**
Thomistic Institute

**Juan Carlos Ríofrío**
CUA, Columbus School of Law

**Fr. Lluís Clavell Ortiz-Repiso**
Pontifical Academy of St. Thomas Aquinas

**Marcela Duque**
The Institute for Human Ecology

**Fr. Michael Baggot, Ph.D.**
Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum

**Michael Promisel**
The Catholic University of America

**Fr. Paul Scalia**
Diocese of Arlington

**Fr. Robert Gahl**
CUA, Pontifical University of the Holy Cross

**Ryan Proctor**
Supreme Court of the United States

**Timothy P. Carney**
American Enterprise Institute

**Prof. William L. Saunders**
The Federalist Society

A Sample Day at the Program in D.C.

Here we provide some context for what a full day in the program might look like based on the previous iteration of our program. Please note that the actual schedule will vary.

6:00 AM - Wake up
7:00 AM - Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
8:00 AM - Breakfast
9:30 AM - Lecture on “Ethics and Economic Development: Human Flourishing in the Business World”
11:00 AM - Lecture on “Natural Law Tradition and Morality: the Role of Government”
12:30 PM - Lunch
2:00 PM - Visit to the Dominican House of Studies and Seminar “Making decisions and the virtue of Prudence”
3:15 PM - Group Session and Discussion
4:30 PM - Free time to visit museums at the National Mall such as the National Gallery of Art, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution Museums, Lincoln Memorial, etc.
7:00 PM - Dinner in Groups

What’s Included?

The program includes:

All program activities, such as lectures, discussions, and visits to organizations, including attractions with free entry
Accommodation for 5 nights/6 days in Washington D.C. or Rome Metropolitan Area, Italy
Half board meal plan (2 meals per day)

It does not include:

Flights to Washington D.C. or Rome
Transportation within D.C. or Rome (public transit is easily available and convenient)
Dinners (evenings are free for participants to socialize and explore the city)
Tickets to museums and other paid attractions

Who Is In Altum For?

In Altum is an extremely selective program, focusing on the 1% talent and participants in our program are carefully selected based on the following characteristics:

Faith-Driven: Committed to integrating the Catholic faith in daily life.
Excellence in Academia or Profession: Demonstrated high achievements in academic or professional fields, with a strong sense of community and intellectual curiosity.
Very High Level of English: Possessing a high level of English for effective communication and engagement.
Age and Background: Men and women aged 20-30 from diverse countries and backgrounds.

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