Faith & Founders: Learn How Catholic Founders Build in Washington

About this event

Starting a business in Washington is hard. Doing it as a Catholic raises questions most networking events skip. How does faith shape who you hire, what you charge, and which clients you take? What does it cost to stay true to your convictions in a city that runs on influence?

The CIC is delighted to co-host “Faith & Founders: Learn How Catholic Founders Build in Washington” on Thursday, November 5 with Franciscan University Homeland Mission (FUHM) , Civitas Dei , and Catholic Founders . Our program’s discussion begins at 6:00 PM , with a Mass offered at 5:15 PM for anyone who wishes to attend.

Elise Gallagher, founder of Catholic Women in Business, and tech entrepreneur Ryan P. O’Connell will candidly discuss how faith shapes the decisions they make building a businesses in D.C. The discussion will be moderated by Justo Oppus, Director of FUHM.

This program is offered both in-person and virtually through a YouTube livestream.

11/5/26 Schedule:

• 5:00 pm: Doors open for registrant check-in

• 5:15 pm: Mass

• 6:00 pm: “Faith & Founders: Learn How Catholic Founders Build in Washington” panel discussion (this portion of the evening will be offered both in-person and virtually through a livestream)

• 6:50 pm: Light reception and fellowship

• 8:00 pm: Evening concludes

RSVP today!

From Ward and Kathy Fitzgerald Franciscan University Homeland Mission