Testimonies for the 2022 Avila Summit

"The Summit , a precious treasure. Thank you for all your sacrifices to unite & educate us with so many holy souls." ~ Donna V.

"The Summit was astonishingly good. It consolidated ground, already available on the web. When developing our understanding of spiritual warfare basics, its speakers (lay and clergy) brought their considerable experience to the teaching table and, more than once, I could hear gasps of deep appreciation at their combined and individual insights. More than worth its weight in gold. Thank you, Jesus." ~ Michael Moore, London, UK

"The Summit was way more than just fruitful for me - it brought me to some kind of re-awakening in my faith. I have been talking about it with many other people. It has become a vehicle for me to have discussions with people about faith, God, the afterlife. Y’all did a great job!" ~ Judy

Avila Summit Tickets 

The $395 per person registration fee includes meals and the Summit talks. You will also receive the recordings afterwards.

Cocktail Hour Tickets 

The Cocktail Hour is an exclusive time to spend with our speakers, priests, and the Avila team. Proceeds from the Cocktail Hour help support the High Calling Program for future priests. Tickets are $495 per person (please note that this is in addition to the Summit ticket).

Our Speakers and Their Talk Titles:

• Bishop Liam Carey: Our Lady of the Presentation and Her School of Charity
• Fr. John Burns: Final Queen: The Nuptial Threads of Creation’s Fabric
• Fr. Ignatius Schweitzer: Eschatological Birth Pangs, Our Prayer, and Mary’s Triumph
• Sr. Regina Maria Gorman: Stella Maris: The Guiding Star in the Dark Night
• Dr. Mark Miravalle: The Triumph of the Immaculate Heart and the New Marian Dogma
• Claire Dwyer: Giving God Your Best Yes: Mary, the Holy Spirit, and Your Personal Vocation

Schedule

Friday, October 13, 2023

• 07:00 am – 08:00 am Shrine: Mass available
• 11:30 am – 02:30 pm Lobby of St. Gabriel Hall: Registration
• 12:00 pm – 01:00 pm Shrine: Mass available
• 03:00 pm – 03:15 pm St. Gabriel Hall: Opening Prayer and Welcome
• 03:15 pm – 04:15 pm St. Gabriel Hall: Sr. Regina Marie Gorman
• 04:15 pm – 04:30 pm St. Gabriel Hall: Marian Moment
• 04:30 pm – 04:45 pm Break
• 04:45 pm – 05:45 pm St. Gabriel Hall: Dr. Mark Miravalle
• 05:45 pm – 07:45 pm St. Raphael Dining Room: Dinner
• 05:45 pm – 08:00 pm Upper Church: Adoration
• 07:30 pm – 09:30 pm St. Michael Hall: Cocktail Hour (ticketed patrons only)

Saturday, October 14, 2023

• Breakfast on own
• 07:30 am – 09:00 am Lower Church: Mass with Fr. John Burns / Group Picture after Mass
• 09:00 am – 09:15 am Walk to St. Gabriel Hall
• 09:15 am – 10:15 am St. Gabriel Hall: Claire Dwyer
• 10:15 am – 10:30 am St. Gabriel Hall: Marian Moment
• 10:30 am – 10:45 am Break
• 10:45 am – 11:45 am St. Gabriel Hall: Fr. Ignatius Schweitzer
• 11:45 am – 12:00 pm St. Gabriel Hall: Prayer Ministry
• 12:00 pm – 02:00 pm St. Raphael Dining Room: Lunch
• 01:00 pm – 04:00 pm Lower Church: Prayer Ministry / Adoration
• 04:00 pm – 05:00 pm St. Gabriel Hall: Fr. John Burns
• 05:00 pm – 05:15 pm St. Gabriel Hall: Marian Moment
• 05:15 pm – 07:30 pm St. Raphael Dining Room: Dinner
• 05:15 pm – 08:00 pm Upper Church: Adoration

Sunday, October 15, 2023

• Breakfast on own
• 07:30 am – 09:15 am Lower Church: Mass / Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
• 09:15 am – 09:30 am Walk to St. Gabriel Hall
• 09:30 am – 10:30 am St. Gabriel Hall: Bishop Liam Cary
• 10:30 am – 11:00 am St. Gabriel Hall: Mission Engagement / Raffle
• 11:00 am – 11:15 am Break
• 11:15 am – 12:30 pm St. Gabriel Hall: Speaker Panel Q&A
• 12:30 pm – 12:45 pm St. Gabriel Hall: Unveil 2024 Summit / Closing Remarks
• 12:45 pm – 01:45 pm St. Raphael Dining Room: Lunches-to-Go Available

Accommodations 

For information on local accommodations, please click HERE. Please note that you will need a car to get from your accommodations to the Shrine. 

La Quinta, Cullman - you can receive a 10% discount by mentioning AVILA

Transportation 

• Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport - 55 miles / about 1 hour to the Shrine
• Huntsville International Airport - 59 miles / about 1 hour 10 minutes to the Shrine
• Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport - 178 miles / about 3 hours 20 minutes to the Shrine

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