You Are Invited

 You Are Invited

 You Are Invited

TO A UNIQUE
CELEBRATION
OF HOPE

TO A UNIQUE
CELEBRATION
OF HOPE

TO A UNIQUE
CELEBRATION
OF HOPE

TO A UNIQUE
CELEBRATION
OF HOPE

Please join us for this inspirational weekend with others who share your sense of urgency for building up the Catholic Church. Connect in prayer and friendship, relax amidst the breathtaking beauty of the Pacific Coast, and participate in a bold vision for a brighter future, one led by young people lit by the Holy Spirit to guide others to Christ’s Church.

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Mediterranean Hospitality
MAJESTIC HORIZONS

Mediterranean Hospitality
MAJESTIC HORIZONS

Mediterranean Hospitality
MAJESTIC HORIZONS

Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara resort in Santa Barbara, CA, combines the allure of a modern coastal city with the beauty of unparalleled natural surroundings.  

Outdoor adventure and luxury relaxation await. Enjoy spa retreats, world-class tennis, eco-hikes, watersports, or wine tastings. Indulge in the best of Santa Barbara cuisine at six elegant restaurants, and appreciate every tranquil moment in gracious suites recalling luxurious Mediterranean charm. Whatever your pleasure, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara resort welcomes you.

Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara resort in Santa Barbara, CA, combines the allure of a modern coastal city with the beauty of unparalleled natural surroundings.  


Outdoor adventure and luxury relaxation await. Enjoy spa retreats, world-class tennis, eco-hikes, watersports, or wine tastings. Indulge in the best of Santa Barbara cuisine at six elegant restaurants, and appreciate every tranquil moment in gracious suites recalling luxurious Mediterranean charm. Whatever your pleasure, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara resort welcomes you.

Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara resort in Santa Barbara, CA, combines the allure of a modern coastal city with the beauty of unparalleled natural surroundings.  


Outdoor adventure and luxury relaxation await. Enjoy spa retreats, world-class tennis, eco-hikes, watersports, or wine tastings. Indulge in the best of Santa Barbara cuisine at six elegant restaurants, and appreciate every tranquil moment in gracious suites recalling luxurious Mediterranean charm. Whatever your pleasure, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara resort welcomes you.

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FOCUS is honored to announce special guests
who will join us for this incredible weekend.

FOCUS is honored to announce special guests who will join us for this incredible weekend.

FOCUS is honored to announce special guests who will join us for this

incredible weekend.

DR. JORDAN B. PETERSON
DR. JORDAN B. PETERSON
DR. JORDAN B. PETERSON

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson is an author, psychologist, online educator and Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto. The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast frequently tops the charts in the education category. He has written three books: Maps of Meaning, an academic work presenting a new scientifically-grounded theory of religious and political belief; the best-selling 12 Rules for Life; and Beyond Order, which has sold more than seven million copies.

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson is an author, psychologist, online educator and Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto. The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast frequently tops the charts in the education category. He has written three books: Maps of Meaning, an academic work presenting a new scientifically-grounded theory of religious and political belief; the best-selling 12 Rules for Life; and Beyond Order, which has sold more than seven million copies.

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson is an author, psychologist, online educator and Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto. The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast frequently tops the charts in the education category. He has written three books: Maps of Meaning, an academic work presenting a new scientifically-grounded theory of religious and political belief; the best-selling 12 Rules for Life; and Beyond Order, which has sold more than seven million copies.

JEFF HOUGHTON
JEFF HOUGHTON
JEFF HOUGHTON

Jeff Houghton is the four-time Emmy award-winning television host whose late-night talk show, The Mystery Hour, airs on FOX, ABC, NBC and CW affiliates across the country. A writer, actor and improviser, many may recognize Jeff for the viral hit Instagram Husband, with more than 60 million views.

Jeff Houghton is the four-time Emmy award-winning television host whose late-night talk show, The Mystery Hour, airs on FOX, ABC, NBC and CW affiliates across the country. A writer, actor and improviser, many may recognize Jeff for the viral hit Instagram Husband, with more than 60 million views.

Jeff Houghton is the four-time Emmy award-winning television host whose late-night talk show, The Mystery Hour, airs on FOX, ABC, NBC and CW affiliates across the country. A writer, actor and improviser, many may recognize Jeff for the viral hit Instagram Husband, with more than 60 million views.

MARIE MILLER
MARIE MILLER
MARIE MILLER

At 17 Marie recorded the #1 Christian song, “You’re Not Alone.” She then went on to create Little Dreams, her first independent album whose title track video premiered on Billboard. “Imaginary Friend” was streamed over one million times on iTunes. As a live performer, Marie opened for the Backstreet Boys, The Wallflowers, toured with Five for Fighting and headlined shows in listening rooms across the country. Marie shared the main stage with Mark Wahlberg, Andrea Bocelli and Aretha Franklin at the Festival of Families to perform for Pope Francis and a live audience of 750,000.

At 17 Marie recorded the #1 Christian song, “You’re Not Alone.” She then went on to create Little Dreams, her first independent album whose title track video premiered on Billboard. “Imaginary Friend” was streamed over one million times on iTunes. As a live performer, Marie opened for the Backstreet Boys, The Wallflowers, toured with Five for Fighting and headlined shows in listening rooms across the country. Marie shared the main stage with Mark Wahlberg, Andrea Bocelli and Aretha Franklin at the Festival of Families to perform for Pope Francis and a live audience of 750,000.

At 17 Marie recorded the #1 Christian song, “You’re Not Alone.” She then went on to create Little Dreams, her first independent album whose title track video premiered on Billboard. “Imaginary Friend” was streamed over one million times on iTunes. As a live performer, Marie opened for the Backstreet Boys, The Wallflowers, toured with Five for Fighting and headlined shows in listening rooms across the country. Marie shared the main stage with Mark Wahlberg, Andrea Bocelli and Aretha Franklin at the Festival of Families to perform for Pope Francis and a live audience of 750,000.

MATT MAHER
MATT MAHER
MATT MAHER

Matt Maher has become a staple in the artistic and songwriting community since his major-label debut in 2008. A nine-time-GRAMMY® nominee and three-time-GMA Dove Award® winner, he has garnered multiple radio successes with songs such as “Lord, I Need You” and “Christ Is Risen.” Matt’s latest album is titled The Stories I Tell Myself

Matt Maher has become a staple in the artistic and songwriting community since his major-label debut in 2008. A nine-time-GRAMMY® nominee and three-time-GMA Dove Award® winner, he has garnered multiple radio successes with songs such as “Lord, I Need You” and “Christ Is Risen.” Matt’s latest album is titled The Stories I Tell Myself

Matt Maher has become a staple in the artistic and songwriting community since his major-label debut in 2008. A nine-time-GRAMMY® nominee and three-time-GMA Dove Award® winner, he has garnered multiple radio successes with songs such as “Lord, I Need You” and “Christ Is Risen.” Matt’s latest album is titled The Stories I Tell Myself

Other special guests to be announced
clergy

His Eminence Seán Patrick Cardinal O’Malley, O.F.M. Cap.

His Eminence Seán Patrick Cardinal O’Malley, O.F.M. Cap.

His Eminence Seán Patrick Cardinal O’Malley, O.F.M. Cap.

Archbishop Emeritus of Boston

Archbishop Emeritus of Boston

Archbishop Emeritus of Boston

The Most Reverend José H. Gomez

The Most Reverend José H. Gomez

The Most Reverend José H. Gomez

Archbishop of

Los Angeles

Archbishop of

Los Angeles

Archbishop of

Los Angeles

The Most Reverend Daniel H. Mueggenborg 

The Most Reverend Daniel H. Mueggenborg 

The Most Reverend Daniel H. Mueggenborg 

Bishop of Reno, NV

Bishop of Reno, NV

Bishop of Reno, NV

The Reverend Monsignor

James P. Shea 

The Reverend Monsignor

James P. Shea 

The Reverend Monsignor

James P. Shea 

President, University of Mary, Bismarck, ND

President, University of Mary,

Bismarck, ND

President, University of Mary,

Bismarck, ND

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

William Mumma
Chairman of the FOCUS Board of Directors

Curtis Martin
Founder & CEO

Most Rev. Samuel J. Aquila
Archbishop of Denver

Louis Brown
Executive Director, Christ Medicus Foundation

John E. Corcoran
Trinity Partners, LLC, Founder and President

William Mumma
Chairman of the FOCUS Board of Directors

Curtis Martin
Founder & CEO

Most Rev. Samuel J. Aquila
Archbishop of Denver

Louis Brown
Executive Director, Christ Medicus Foundation

John E. Corcoran
Trinity Partners, LLC, Founder and President

William Mumma
Chairman of the FOCUS Board of Directors

Curtis Martin
Founder & CEO

Most Rev. Samuel J. Aquila
Archbishop of Denver

Louis Brown
Executive Director, Christ Medicus Foundation

John E. Corcoran
Trinity Partners, LLC, Founder and President

Mother Louise Marie Flanigan, S.S.E.W.
Mother Superior,
Sister Servants

Dr. Angela Harrison
President, Angels Among Us

Francis X. Maier
Senior Fellow (Catholic Studies), Ethics and Public Policy Center

Craig Miller
CEO, FOCUS Mission Foundation

Mother Louise Marie Flanigan, S.S.E.W.
Mother Superior,
Sister Servants

Dr. Angela Harrison
President, Angels Among Us

Francis X. Maier
Senior Fellow (Catholic Studies), Ethics and Public Policy Center

Craig Miller
CEO, FOCUS Mission Foundation

Mother Louise Marie Flanigan, S.S.E.W.
Mother Superior,
Sister Servants

Dr. Angela Harrison
President, Angels Among Us

Francis X. Maier
Senior Fellow (Catholic Studies), Ethics and Public Policy Center

Craig Miller
CEO, FOCUS Mission Foundation

Jim Perry
Co-Founder and Senior Advisor at Madison
Dearborn Partners

Mark Peters
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of TW Telecom, Inc. (Retired)

Tim Thoman
Performance Services, President & CEO

Alietia Caughron

Jim Perry
Co-Founder and Senior Advisor at Madison
Dearborn Partners

Mark Peters
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of TW Telecom, Inc. (Retired)

Tim Thoman
Performance Services, President & CEO

Alietia Caughron

Jim Perry
Co-Founder and Senior Advisor at Madison
Dearborn Partners

Mark Peters
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of TW Telecom, Inc. (Retired)

Tim Thoman
Performance Services, President & CEO

Alietia Caughron

COST

COST

COST

Complimentary. It would be our pleasure to treat you to the entire weekend, including hotel, breakfasts, and dinners.


Your only costs will be your transportation, parking/valet fees, lunches, and any free-time expenses.

Complimentary. It would be our pleasure to treat you to the entire weekend, including hotel, breakfasts, and dinners.

Your only costs will be your transportation, parking/valet fees, lunches, and any free-time expenses.

Complimentary. It would be our pleasure to treat you to the entire weekend, including hotel, breakfasts, and dinners.


Your only costs will be your transportation, parking/valet fees, lunches, and any free-time expenses.

Complimentary. It would be our pleasure to treat you to the entire weekend, including hotel, breakfasts, and dinners.


Your only costs will be your transportation, parking/valet fees, lunches, and any free-time expenses.

SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE

Thursday: Welcome Reception followed by dinner and opening session.

Friday and Saturday: Morning and evening sessions, with afternoons open for free time.

Sunday: Mass, Brunch and wrap-up by noon.

Thursday: Welcome Reception followed by dinner and opening session.

Friday and Saturday: Morning and evening sessions, with afternoons open for free time.

Sunday: Mass, Brunch and wrap-up by noon.

Thursday: Welcome Reception followed by dinner and opening session.

Friday and Saturday: Morning and evening sessions, with afternoons open for free time.

Sunday: Mass, Brunch and wrap-up by noon.

REGISTER

REGISTER

REGISTER

To reserve your spot, please register now by clicking the button below. Space is limited, so please respond as soon as possible.

Thank you for understanding this invitation is exclusively for you and your guest.

To reserve your spot, please register now by clicking the button below. Space is limited, so please respond as soon as possible.

Thank you for understanding this invitation is exclusively for you and your guest.

To reserve your spot, please register now by clicking the button below. Space is limited, so please respond as soon as possible.

Thank you for understanding this invitation is exclusively for you and your guest.

REGISTER NOW

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We live in an extraordinary time when every man, woman, and child can be introduced to the joy of a relationship with Jesus Christ. Working on college campuses and encouraging parishioners across the country, we are on a mission to spread hope into every heart.  

We live in an extraordinary time when every man, woman, and child can be introduced to the joy of a relationship with Jesus Christ. Working on college campuses and encouraging parishioners across the country, we are on a mission to spread hope into every heart.  

We live in an extraordinary time when every man, woman, and child can be introduced to the joy of a relationship with Jesus Christ. Working on college campuses and encouraging parishioners across the country, we are on a mission to spread hope into every heart.  

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© 2025 FOCUS. All rights reserved.

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