FORGING COURAGEOUS CATHOLIC LEADERS FOR THE FRONT LINES OF THE CHURCH
Endorsed and advised by Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA and serving current and future clergy and lay leaders across the whole country
Leaders are made, not born.
Amidst massive societal and technological disruption, Americans are hungrier than ever for truth, goodness and beauty. Christ and His Church are the only answer to our deepest human desires, and many Americans are joyfully seeing this for the first time, while others remain tragically in darkness.
Bringing the message of Christ to our country is the great challenge and privilege of our lives, and this mission requires courageous leadership, from clergy and laity alike. As military veterans, we know the value of leadership in combat and in peace, at war and at home - and we also know how to transform raw recruits into inspirational leaders.
Drawing on time-tested leadership principles from the Service Academies and from the rich experiential training methods of Special Operations Forces, we are building leadership development courses to forge Catholic leaders for the front lines of the Church.
We invite you to join us in our mission by praying for us, attending one of our programs, joining our Volunteer Corps, or supporting us financially.
“Leaders plan. Priests obey. Saints do both.”
– Father Michael Dolan, Cohort 2
Our Programs
Father Kapaun
Leadership Program (FKLP)
October 19-23, 2026
Location: Hudson Valley, New York
Cost: No fee to attend
Registration closes: October 1
Named in honor of Venerable and Medal of Honor Recipient Father Emil Kapaun, the program begins with a 5-day in-person Kapaun Priest Leadership Course covering planning, leadership styles and philosophies, conflict management, and immersive scenario training, all grounded in the Sacraments and a life of prayer. It continues with 12 months of personalized coaching and remote classes, culminating in an in-person retreat to synthesize lessons learned.
Grunt Padre
Expeditions (GPXs)
August 12–20, 2026
Location: Wind River Range, Wyoming
Cost: Nearly all expenses covered by a generous grant from the Koch Foundation
Registration closes: July 16
Named in honor of Servant of God and Medal of Honor Recipient Father Vincent Capodanno, Grunt Padre Expeditions teach organizational leadership through field training exercises amidst the beauty of nature. From planning and delegation through OODA loops and peer-to-peer leadership, our Special Forces Veterans leading the course will teach critical leadership lessons and catalyze leadership development for all students.
Mobile Training
Team (MTT)
Our team of instructors can tailor our offerings to meet your needs - whether that be a custom course to prepare priests for their first parish or a workshop for an entire seminary or school, our team of instructors will work with you to develop an experience that meets the leadership development needs of your organization.
If you are interested in our Mobile Training Team (MTT) offerings, please contact us using the link below, and we will respond as soon as we can.