Young Professionals Faith & Work Retreat

June 19–20, 2026 | Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center, Sierra Madre, CA

Step away from the noise of daily life and join CALL for a meaningful overnight retreat designed for young professionals seeking to grow in both faith and purpose. The Young Professionals Faith & Work Retreat will bring together emerging Catholic leaders for a weekend of reflection, fellowship, prayer, and practical conversations on how to authentically live out your faith in today’s workplace.

Set in the peaceful surroundings of Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center, this retreat will offer inspiring talks, community building, spiritual renewal, and opportunities to connect with other young professionals navigating career, vocation, leadership, and service.

Featured speakers include:

• Dcn. Charlie Echeverry — Owner of Black//Brown Media and nationally recognized Catholic speaker and evangelist
• Gabriela Encinas — Financial planning professional sharing practical wisdom on stewardship, finances, and long-term planning
• Jose Pulido — Yale graduate and professional speaker focused on leadership, purpose, and personal growth

Whether you are discerning your next steps, looking to deepen your Catholic faith, or hoping to build authentic community with like minded professionals, this retreat is an opportunity to be spiritually refreshed and professionally encouraged.

Retreat Cost: $80

Complimentary for active CALL Young Professional members

Space is limited. We encourage early registration.

For more information:

213-637-7408

administration@call-usa.org


To register:

http://weblink.donorperfect.com/YP_Retreat_2026

Congratulations to CALL member Raquel Gasporra on her appointment as Superintendent of the Whittier City School District. We are proud to celebrate this significant milestone in her career in educational leadership. Her dedication to student success, equity, and academic excellence has made a lasting impact across the communities she has served. We look forward to seeing her continued leadership shape and strengthen the Whittier school community.

Congratulations to CALL Board Member Rodrigo Gonzalez on receiving the Outstanding Alumni Award from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School, presented by Dean Deborah Crown. This prestigious recognition honors his professional achievements, leadership, and contributions to his industry since graduating. Rodrigo’s success reflects both his commitment to excellence and the values fostered by Pepperdine. We celebrate this well-earned accomplishment and his continued impact as an outstanding alumnus.

Formation Opportunity: St. John’s Seminary

St. John’s Seminary is offering scholarships through the Haciendo Caminos Fellowship for its Online Master’s in Pastoral Ministry program. The fellowship supports young adults working in Hispanic ministry in California who are seeking to deepen their formation while continuing their service in the Church. Learn more about the program at stjohnsem.edu/mapm-program.

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Net Ministries Foundation

Catholic Leadership Institute