10 Reasons To Go In Altum

The world needs Catholic leaders who will lead from the heights & the depths.

If you believe that the Catholic faith isn’t just a private consolation, but a transformational force for society, In Altum is your next step. We exist precisely because the world needs a new generation of leaders who are intellectually fierce, spiritually rooted, and ready to act. Here’s why you should consider joining us:

1. Join a community of exceptional Catholic leaders

• In Altum isn’t for everyone. We intentionally select participants from the top 1% of emerging Catholic talent worldwide.

• You will be surrounded by peers who match your ambition, intellect, virtue, and zeal. This isn’t just about networking, it’s about formation in an environment of excellence.

• From day one, you’ll be stretched by conversations, challenges, and relationships that elevate.

2. Intellectual Formation That combines faith and leadership

• Our programs are designed to forge leaders who engage contemporary culture with the Gospel, not retreat from it.

• You’ll meet with leading Catholic thinkers, initiatives, and other public institutions in either Washington, D.C. and Rome.

• The program fuses rigorous intellectual formation, spiritual depth, and real-world exposure so you emerge capable of shaping, not just reacting to, the future.

3. Spiritual formation that resists the world’s pull

• In a world of distractions, In Altum offers structured time for silence, prayer, discernment, and deep encounter with God.

• You won’t just learn “about” the spiritual life, you will be invited to practice habits that will sustain you throughout all of life’s ups and downs.

• We believe leadership without a robust interior life is unstable, which makes your personal growth toward holiness essential.

4. A Bridge to real influence in the Church & in society

• In Altum doesn’t just give you ideas; it equips you for influence by exposing you to institutions, networks, and opportunities you’d rarely access on your own.

• You’ll step inside some of the world’s most elite institutions, both Catholic and secular, to learn how they shape culture and policy.

• You’ll hear directly from speakers at the very top of their fields, offering perspectives you can’t get from textbooks or podcasts.

5. A global Catholic identity, rooted in local action

• Participants come from 30+ countries, bringing diverse experiences, cultures, and perspectives.

• You’ll forge friendships with faithful Catholics from around the world, and learn to think globally while acting locally.

• Yet your formation is meant to bear fruit wherever you are, whether in your home country or in a broader apostolic mission.

6. Encounter the Catholic world at its centers of influence

• Experience the Church alive in Washington, D.C. and Rome, seeing firsthand how Catholic institutions shape both the public square and the global Church.

• See leadership in action by witnessing how decisions are made at the heart of the Church and society, and understand the mechanisms that drive change.

• Engage with key institutions to gain a deep, practical understanding of the Church’s influence worldwide.

7. Step inside elite institutions

• Go behind the scenes at some of the world’s most influential organizations, Catholic and secular, and discover how decisions are made that shape culture and policy.

• Learn from the best leaders who craft ideas that impact millions.

• Gain practical insights, understand the structures, strategies, and decision-making processes that can drive real-world change.

8. Hear from leaders at the very top

• Engage directly with speakers who lead at the highest levels in their fields, from public service and academia to the Church and global institutions.

• Receive firsthand accounts from leaders who have shaped institutions and initiatives on a global scale.

• Discover practical lessons, strategies, and insights you can immediately apply in your own leadership and mission.

9. A once-in-a-lifetime investment, subsidized by donors

• We understand that few young leaders can afford prohibitive fees, so we keep participant costs low, thanks to generous donors.

• The program includes lodging, many meals, lectures, site visits, and cultural immersion.

• Your “cost” is small compared to the return: formation, relationships, vision, and momentum for a lifetime of mission.

Are you ready to put out into the deep?

The Lord’s call is not for the fainthearted, but for those willing to risk everything for Him. In Altum is your invitation to say “yes.”