SALESIAN GUILD ANNUAL GATHERING

Celebrating 80 years in 2025!

Saturday, February 1, 2025

Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati Motherhouse
5900 Delhi Road, Mount St. Joseph, Ohio 45051

Agenda

  • 4:00 p.m. – Vigil Mass, Sisters of Charity Immaculate Conception Chapel

  • 5:00 p.m. – Reception and fellowship, Cedars Room, Sisters of Charity Motherhouse

  • 5:45 p.m. – Dinner and Program, Cedars Room, followed by the
    Presentation of the Distinguished Communicator Award and the Keynote Address

Register by mail by Friday, January 17, 2025. 
Please download the registration form and mail with payment to:
Attn: Julia Sauter, The Salesian Guild
c/o Glenmary Home Missioners
P.O. Box 465618
Cincinnati, OH  45246-5618

 

2025 Distinguished Communicator of the Year

This year’s award will be presented to Greg Goldschmidt, Jr., Senior Director of Creative Services & Marketing Operations for Mount St. Joseph University. The award recognizes a local, Catholic communicator who demonstrates commitment to integrity, professionalism, fellowship and idealism. Throughout his eight years of service with the university, colleagues have noted his collaborative leadership and his commitment to promoting the Mount’s Catholic identity and mission.

 
2025 Keynote Speaker

The evening program will feature a presentation from Sister Karen Elliott, C.PP.S, a member of the Sisters of the Precious Blood community and author of the book Women in Ministry and the Writings of Paul. She will share insights from her experience with the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage in Spain through her presentation “Walking ‘The Way’ – Reflections on Spiritual Journeys and Evolving Vocations.”

Illustration by Brother Mickey McGrath, a member of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales

Past Keynote Speakers

2024

 

2023

    Fr. Aaron Wessman

    Dr. Cecilia Moore

2022

     Annual event canceled due to Covid-19

2021

      Rev. Thomas Reese, S. J. 

2020

Kerry Weber

2019

Dan Hurley

2018

Sister Helen Prejean, CSJ

2017

Deacon Greg Kandra

2016

Mark Friedman

2015

Brother Mickey McGrath

2014

John Thavis

2013

Robert Flischel

2012

Sr. Rose Pacatte

2009

Morgan Atkinson

2008

Pat Gentile

2007

Anas Malik

2006

James Nolan

2005

Terry Mattingly

2004

Rachelle Rowe

2003

Martin Doblmeier

2002

Susan Candiotti

2001

Rev. Bob Bonnot

2000

Margaret Drain

1999

Cardinal Avery Dulles