Forum 2026

June 24 – 28, 2026

GIVEN Catholic Young Women’s
Leadership Forum

📍 The Catholic University of America | Washington, DC

The GIVEN Forum helps young adult Catholic women with a heart for mission and an aptitude for leadership identify their particular gifts and find practical pathways to put them in the service of the Gospel. Each GIVEN cohort receives leadership formation before the Forum and a year of one-on-one mentorship after the Forum to grow in leadership as they implement an Action Plan.

Our 2026 Forum Speakers

Sr. Bethany Madonna, SV
Dr. Mary Healy
Sr. Mary Madeline Todd, OP
Montse Alvarado
Most Reverend Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez, D.D.
Amanda Achtman
Elise Crawford Gallagher
Liz Reckart
Samantha Kelley
Heather Khym
Mary Devlin Capizzi
Ali Hoffman
Katie Weiss
Sr. Clare Hunter, FSE
Fr. Pierre Toussaint, CFR
Fr. Joseph Hagan, OP
Erin McAtee
Maryanne Miller
Lucy Tongxin Lu
Dr. Karin Öberg
Dr. Jem Sullivan
Fr. Bernard Knapke, OP
Debbie Cunningham
Dr. Irene Alexander
Lisa Mladinich
Jackie Mulligan
Sr. Elfie Del Rosario, FMA

Who can attend the GIVEN Forum?

Young adult Catholic women, ages 21-35, accepted into the Catholic Young Women’s Leadership Program, as well as Mentors, Volunteers, Exhibitors, and Sponsors.

What can Forum attendees expect?

  • Talks by lay and religious female Catholic leaders
  • Professional leadership training sessions
  • Networking with peers and leading Catholic women
  • Opportunities for prayer, the sacraments, and spiritual direction
  • Support and guidance to implement a post-forum Action Plan

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