The Lincoln chapter of Legatus, a Catholic organization for business leaders was chartered June 21, 2005, the 48th chapter of Legatus since the organization was founded by entrepreneur Thomas Monaghan. A devout Catholic, Monaghan was inspired to create an organization offering opportunities for spiritual and business support for members after he met Saint Pope John Paul II in 1987.
Legatus now has more than 95 chapters across the United States and Canada. Members are considered “Ambassadors for Christ in the Marketplace,” and today, the organization is comprised of over 5,000 Catholic business leaders and their spouses. These members have committed themselves to “study, live and spread the Catholic faith in their business and personal lives.”
The group exists simply to encourage and inspire its members to grow in their faith and witness. Business leaders often appreciate the fact that Legatus is not a fundraising organization.
Each month, Legatus hosts a gathering that includes confession, Mass, a social hour and dinner featuring a keynote address. The group has heard from many national and international speakers, as well as locals with their own inspiring stories. Legatus’s monthly meetings are often seen as date nights for the members and their spouses, and are opportunities for them to grow in faith together.
Members also meet in smaller, male- or female-only groups of 10 or 12, called forums. Committed to absolute confidence, forum members are able to share their needs, struggles and triumphs with other like-minded people and receive advice, encouragement, prayer and support.
Once a year, the Lincoln and Omaha chapters gather for a joint meeting. Nationally, Legatus members are invited on an annual pilgrimage to Rome as well as a three-day summit conference, featuring internationally acclaimed speakers at a beautiful resort.
To learn more, visit www.legatus.org or send an email to the local chapter at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Reverend Robert Matya is Chaplain for Legatus.
