The Center for Law and the Human Person at The Catholic University of America’s Columbus School of Law will host the “Leading with Love” conference, an inspiring ecumenical gathering on Oct. 8, 2025, aimed at empowering Christians to cultivate a culture of life within their local communities.
Date: October 8, 2025
Time: 12:30-1:45 p.m.: Keynote Presentation / 2:00-3:30 p.m.: Afternoon Panel Discussion
Location: Caldwell Auditorium at Caldwell Hall, 3721 Divinity Way, The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C.
Open to the public.
About: The free “Leading with Love” conference, sponsored by the Human Life Foundation, promises a day of insightful discussion and collaboration for individuals dedicated to advancing compassionate pro-life initiatives.
Jennie Bradley Lichter, President of the March for Life Education and Defense Fund. Lichter will reflect on the unique effectiveness and legal rights of faith-based pro-life ministries, highlighting their significant contributions to public service, in a keynote address.
Lichter is well-regarded for her commitment to advancing a culture of life and she has extensive experience from her career in law, public policy, and nonprofit leadership. Her dedication to supporting pregnant and parenting individuals extends to her time at The Catholic University of America, where she founded The Guadalupe Project to provide practical resources and encouragement to parents within the campus community.
Kathryn Jean Lopez of the National Review Institute will moderate the panel discussion with prominent leaders of successful pro-life ministries sharing their expertise and best practices. Panelists include Kat Talalas of Walking with Moms in Need (a parish-based ministry organized by the USCCB), Amy Ford of Embrace Grace, Christopher Bell of Good Counsel Homes, and Sister Maria Frassati of the Sisters of Life.
Professor Elizabeth Kirk, co-director of the Center for Law and the Human Person and Assistant Professor of Law at the Columbus School of Law, emphasized the significance of this event, stating, “The Center for Law and the Human Person is pleased to host the Leading with Love Conference, bringing together scholars, practitioners, and advocates to discuss the vital role of local faith communities in supporting expectant mothers in need. Grounded in the Center’s mission to uphold the dignity of the human person and concern for the common good, this gathering will foster constructive conversation on compassionate maternal care.”
About the Human Life Foundation
The Human Life Foundation, based in New York, N.Y., is the publisher of the renowned Human Life Review. Established to promote respect for human life and dignity, the foundation seeks to inspire advocacy for the protection and support of life at all stages.
About the Center for Law and the Human Person
The Center for Law and the Human Person provides a forum for the systematic study of the connection between the Catholic Intellectual Tradition and the law. It is the central resource at the Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law for reflecting on and promoting the ideals of the dignity of each human person, respect for the inviolability of all human life, justice rooted in the common good, the recognition and protection of human rights as gifts of the Creator, care for the poor, the neglected, and the vulnerable, and the obligation of love for one another, as understood and elaborated across the great depth and breadth of the Tradition. The Center supports relevant scholarship, curricular development, and student formation, as well as engaging broader academic, professional, and public policy communities.
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