Allison Ellis of Mount Titano Media to Speak at 2nd Adeodatus National Conference

We’re proud to announce that Allison Ellis, founder of Mount Titano Media, will be a featured speaker at the upcoming 2nd Adeodatus National Conference, happening June 18–21, 2025, at Belmont Abbey College in Charlotte, NC.

Hosted by the Adeodatus Foundation, the conference brings together Catholic educators, thinkers, and cultural leaders for four days of dialogue and formation around the theme of renewing Catholic education in mind, body, and spirit. Each day will center around a different theme:

• June 18: Sound Bodies & Keen Minds
• June 19: Pure Hearts & Kindled Spirits
• June 20: The Eucharistic Project + Catholic Culture Curriculum
• June 21: Catholic Education in America: The Tocqueville Project

Allison will be speaking on the final day, contributing to discussions exploring the cultural and political renewal of Catholic education in America. Her work through Mount Titano Media—publishing curated collections of the greatest words in history, philosophy, and politics—aligns deeply with the conference’s mission of intellectual and spiritual revival. Her recent book, FINDING OUR WORDS: Words That Made America, is a perfect example of the kind of content that supports the Catholic liberal arts tradition.

The 2nd Adeodatus Conference at a Glance

June 18–21, 2025 | Belmont Abbey College, Charlotte, NC

Each day of the 2nd Adeodatus National Conference centers around a unique theme focused on renewing Catholic education through the integration of mind, body, spirit, and culture:

Day 1: Sound Bodies & Keen Minds

Wednesday, June 18
Topics: Scholé, Flow, Memory, Mimesis, Soundness of Body & Mind (sleep, play, etc.), Freedom from Tech Tyranny
Speakers: Brenda Tufte, Michael Adkins, JoAnn Schultzenburg, David Fleischacker, Chris Perrin, Sr. John Dominic Rasmussen

Day 2: Pure Hearts & Kindled Spirits

Thursday, June 19
Topics: Common Sense, Integrity, Flourishing in Catholic Education and Formation, Insights into Learning-Teaching-Leading
Speakers: Philip K. Howard, Pam Patnode, Andrew Seeley, Edward Short, Ann Brodeur, Mike Foley, Deal Hudson

Day 3: The Adeodatus–Cardinal Newman Society Eucharistic Project & Catholic Culture Curriculum

Friday, June 20
Topics: The Eucharist at the Heart of Catholic Education, The Sacramental Mission of Catholic Education, A Dawsonian Catholic Culture Curriculum
Speakers: Jared Staudt, Patrick Reilly, Joshua Hren, James Matthew Wilson, Ioana Belcea, Fr. Spencer Howe, Mike Alexander, Gwen Adams
Special Event: Participatory mosaic-making course with Ioana Belcea (morning session)

Day 4: The Cornerstone Forum–Adeodatus "Tocqueville" Project: Catholic Education in America

Saturday, June 21
Topics: The Million Story Project & Longitudinal Study on Catholic Education in America, The Cultural & Political Landscape for Catholic Education
Speakers: Alex Lessard & Michael Adkins, Pat Wolf, Mike Alexander, Allison Ellis, Christopher Owens, Dave Deavel
Special Event: Staging of the Adeodatus-commissioned play Passion’s End & closing reception

“Passion’s End is the most powerful play I have ever seen - a most compelling story expertly presented… Bravo!”
— Michael Van Hecke, Co-Founder & President, The Institute for Catholic Liberal Education

More information about additional speakers and special events—such as a participatory mosaic-making course and a staging of the original play Passion’s End—is available on the official event page.

Attendees will also enjoy Mass, the Liturgy of the Hours, and Adoration with the Belmont Abbey monks, making this conference a unique blend of cultural immersion, professional formation, and spiritual renewal.

Registration is now open, with tiered pricing options and group rates available. Meals are included, and discounted hotel accommodations are available nearby.