This year’s theme is not only deeply theological, but also unmistakably timely. Pope Leo XIV’s choice of motto—his first public gesture of spiritual leadership—calls the global Church to peace, reconciliation, and unity at a moment when these virtues are desperately needed.
Ultimately, Catholic professionals are called not just to manage teams, but to lead them toward the common good. In hybrid work, this means keeping mission at the center.
If we believe each person has a God-given purpose, then burnout is not just a productivity issue—it’s a human and spiritual crisis.
Our business or professional lives are not separate from our path to holiness, but the way in which we actually achieve it. The book also shows that we cannot be the best in our vocations, unless we are also actively applying our faith to and through our work.
Whether through board service, pro bono coaching, or writing, your second career can be an apostolate—a way of bringing others to Christ while living out your Catholic values in a professional sphere.
TLI annually presents the St. Juan Diego Leadership for the World Award to lay Catholic leaders. Honorees are recognized for their contributions in social, professional, cultural, and political life—courageously promoting the truth and law brought by Jesus Christ.
For Catholic professionals, this message is particularly resonant. Whether in business, education, medicine, or law, the pope’s vision challenges us to examine how our vocations can be expressions of communion and fraternity, rather than isolation or rivalry.
Use common sense, stay aware of your surroundings, and enjoy this opportunity to grow in leadership and in love for Christ and His Church.
True legacy often involves letting go in faith. Whether stepping aside for new leadership or simply releasing control of daily operations, Catholic professionals are invited to practice detachment—trusting that God will continue the work we helped begin.
We invite you to be a part of this mission. Let us honor this sacred time in the life of the Church not just with celebration—but with action.
His priorities—rooted in Christ, grounded in the Church’s social teaching, and oriented toward missionary renewal.
Use your platform to highlight resources, share vocational insights, or encourage ethical business practices. The ripple effect of your consistency can extend far beyond what you see.
Whether in law, medicine, business, education, or media, Catholics can serve as bridges between faith and contemporary culture.
As Pope Leo XIV steps onto the world stage, the Catholic Church enters a new chapter marked by both continuity and possibility.
Pray for unity, for wisdom, and for the grace to discern the shepherd our Church now needs—one rooted in truth, mercy, and bold leadership.
Prayerful leadership, regular reflection, and a commitment to justice and mercy can make the workplace not just a place of productivity, but a community of mission.
