What people are saying.

  • "I’ve spoken to so many people in the last week who were very blessed by the event. Thanks and many blessings on your beautiful family as well."

    Dave Palmer
    Executive Director
    KATH 910 AM
    Guadalupe Radio Network- North Texas

  • "Thank you, again, David for the opportunity to be a part of something so incredible!! May God bless you and your dear family for all that you put into this wonderful event for increasing the knowledge of Blessed Karl and now of Servant of God Zita. May Blessed Karl and Servant of God Zita intercede for all the needs of our families! Benedicite!"

    Diane Schwind, President American Foundation for the Beatification of Empress Zita

  • "Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the immense work you did for the Symposium in the honor of Blessed Karl. It was a great success!"

    Princess Maria-Anna von Habsburg-Galitzine [2024]

  • “.. I thoroughly enjoyed EVERYTHING..

    ..everything you articulated, everything prepared for the alpha and omega for the symposium was AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME. “

    Don & Mary Catherine Huffines

  • "Well done on an excellent Bl. Karl Symposium.

    We left so inspired and hopeful in this dark time for the Catholic Church.

    The speakers were excellent, but I must say that you were hilarious. Joy and I have often remarked today about how funny and talented you are. Good work.

    Thank you and your family for the diligent work in planning such an event. We were blessed by it"

    Dr. Taylor Marshall

  • "..the Blessed Karl Symposium was one of the most important days of my life: thank you and God bless you!"

    Ted Winkler

  • "...The symposium was an unforgettable experience, almost life changing in a way"

    Sister Margarita

  • "The Symposium was thrilling and hugely encouraging."

    - Fr. Allan Hawkins

  • "I will treasure in my heart all I have learned and experienced from these days.

    …I was trying to explain to a friend yesterday evening the serene joy and sense of hope which imbued the entire weekend. How many times did our speakers shed tears of joy in the course of two days! God has blessed us profoundly.

    - Angela Cuba

  • "The Symposium was AMAZING! It was truly a blessing to be there"

    — Kerry Cramer.

  • "I learn something new every year. I enjoyed hearing updates from previous speakers. It feels like catching up with old friends...

    ..not only do we LOVE the stories about Karl and Zita, and the details of their causes, but also observing the VARIETY of folks who are devotees”

    -2024 attendee

  • "The talks were excellent and the host had interesting and engaging opportunities to enjoy between talks"

    - 2024 attendee

  • "We all enjoyed the symposium today! I especially loved how you incorporated your children into the program. It gave the event a welcoming, family friendly atmosphere..."

    — Maria Brossard

  • "The presentations were excellent and your efforts in bringing this together were truly a gift to all the attendees"

    - Larry

  • "Wow! That was an awesome event on Saturday. Totally amazing"

    Richard J. Grygier

  • "It was such a magical time; what a lovely time to learn more about Blessed Karl and Empress Zita"

    — Arlene

  • “…Your symposium is one of the best among those who are promoting the Cause of Blessed Karl.  You must keep up the good work, with a little help from your little helpers, of course.”

    +br Philip Anderson, abbot

    Benedictine Abbey of Our Lady of Clear Creek, Oklahoma

  • "The Symposium was AMAZING! Thank you so much for organizing this. It was truly a blessing to be there."

    - Kerry Cramer

  • "It was a wonder that all 700 people stayed until the end completely taken by their thirst to know more about blessed Karl. All my love to you both of you as well as all your dear children"

    Princess Maria-Anna and Prince Piotr [2022]

  • "Each year you surpass the year before. It was wonderful and filled the hearts of all who attended with grace beyond words...

    Miss Pearson's presentation was amazing, just word perfect. Bishop Schneider is a model of courage and hope for all of us who love the truth of our Holy Catholic Faith. And, as always, it is such a special honor to have both their Royal Highnesses give so generously of their time to attend.

    As a result of your efforts, my devotion to Blessed Karl and the Servant of God Zita, continues to grow.

    May God continue to bless and prosper you and yours.”

    -Delores Dickinson

  • "I learned a great deal about Blessed Karl and Servant of God Zita. I am so happy to know about two more heavenly friends and to aspire to great friendship with them!"

    - Mary Mulvaney

  • "I feel spiritually refreshed and rejuvenated in an increasingly anti-Christian world that can often be like a succubus; drawing God’s love out of you."

    - Jacob King

  • You are especially gifted with compassion, decorum, eloquence, and a great sense of humor! Your children are blessed to have a father like you.

    - Sarin GiaVerdi

  • "We were abundantly filled in more ways than expected...

    the speakers were all fantastic and insightful. The ambassador's comments on faith being active/visible in professional life was refreshing to hear.

    Your last talk was the most inspiring.  Blessed Karl will be a new destination for my intercessory prayers and someone I will call upon when considering leadership and fatherhood decisions. 

    - Melvyn Fernandes

  • "..I feel like blessed Karl is a is a true friend of mine now on this journey through life for me."

    - Mary McClernon

  • "  What a great experience! Even more so the second time around...

    Bravo! Bravo! I was even able to land a personal blessing from his Excellency Bishop Schneider! All the speakers were fantastic and what a powerful message! Oh How Blessed Karl is such an example for us today! Loved every minute of it!”

    - Jesse

  • " I learned a lot about Blessed Charles of Austria, more than what I knew, and his death certainly has some hope in store for Austria and Hungary."

    - Cyprian Persian

  • "We had been to your previous symposiums, but the speakers and inspirations are varied every year...

    We walked away fortified and strengthened in our faith and vocation. I’m so glad we brought the children with us this year:  it was amazing the insightful comments they had later about Blessed Karl.”

    -Dean and Becky Crawford and family