The Catholic Diocese of Arlington’s Peace and Justice Commission will host “Entrepreneurship at the Service of the Human Person: Celebrating the Dignity of Work” at Nativity Catholic Church on Saturday, March 9, at 5:00 pm with Most Rev. Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of Arlington and special guest speaker Andreas Widmer, Founder and Director, Arthur & Carlyse Ciocca Center for Principled Entrepreneurship, The Catholic University of America Busch School of Business and author of The Pope and the CEO: Pope St. John Paul’s Lessons to a Young Swiss Guard, and The Art of Principled Entrepreneurship: Creating Enduring Value.
Conference Details
Join Bishop Michael Burbidge and learn from former Swiss Guard, mentor, author, and business entrepreneur Andreas Widmer, from the Catholic University of America, how embracing creativity and the spirit of entrepreneurship celebrates the dignity of work and helps us—and our neighbors—thrive.
When: Saturday, March 9
Where: Nativity Catholic Church
Schedule
5:00 pm—Mass with Bishop Michael F. Burbidge
6:00 pm—Dinner
7:00 pm—Keynote address
8:00-8:30pm—Questions and answers
Childcare offered: Learn more
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“Entrepreneurship is an invitation to participate in God’s creative act. The human person is the only investment with the potential of infinite returns.” —Andreas Widmer
Childcare Offered for Nativity Families!
Childcare will be provided on a limited basis so please register to secure your spot. Childcare will be offered in the school’s preschool classroom. Drop off starts at 6:00 pm and ends at 8:30 pm. The dinner starts at 6:00 pm, so parents may have their children eat dinner with them before dropping them off to Childcare at around 6:30 pm.
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- First, for families who have not done so, please register your child(ren) with the Childcare Ministry here.
- Then, please register your child for childcare
during the Conference in the form here. - The suggested donation for childcare is a flat $5/per child for the evening.
- The first child is $5 in total
- Two children are $10 in total
- Three children are $15 in total.
- 4+ children are $15 (no more than $15/evening per family)
- Donation can be made online here or by cash/check at the event
The Marriage Enrichment Ministry subsidizes childcare; we want families present and to provide a safe and caring environment for your children.
What to bring: Parents can bring a labeled water bottle for their child. If your child needs restroom or diaper-changing assistance, a volunteer will come and get you. Parents will sign their child in and out. Age and developmentally-appropriate activities will be taking place for the children.
Childcare Registration