From Phoenix to Nashville - and on to Engage!

From booth chats and podcast mics to packed workshop rooms, our team had an unforgettable June at two incredible Catholic conferences. DISC in Nashville and CMC in Phoenix reminded us why we do what we do.


We didn’t just attend — we listened, we learned, and we’re more energized than ever to serve the Church through authentic connection and practical solutions. Those conversations aren’t over — and we can’t wait to keep them going at the Engage Virtual Summit this October.

Two Cities, One Mission, and a Vision for the Future

"It was so encouraging to hear clients tell us — unprompted! — how much they love our tools and recommend us to others. I loved seeing so many different dioceses represented."
 — Natalie Paige, Happiness Engineer

Being The Engagement Platform of the Catholic Church is more than a tagline — it’s our roadmap. It means listening, showing up, and providing both digital tools and human connection that help ministries flourish.

With six team members traveling across the country this month, we were blessed to engage with leaders at both conferences who are doing just that.

DISC – Diocesan Information Solutions Community, Nashville, TN

“In a world where so much happens online, DISC was a refreshing reminder of how valuable in-person conversations still are. Catholic leaders are actively seeking tools that simplify parish administration and support data-driven decisions — all in service of the Church’s mission.”
 — Matthew Kurtz, Product Manager

At DISC, we had incredible conversations with diocesan leaders about the real challenges they face in ministry. We were grateful for the opportunity to dive deeper during our workshop: Real Use Cases, Real Solutions with the eCatholic Platform: Integrated Technology for Catholic Ministry.

Every insight shared adds to our understanding — and continues to shape the tools we build to help the Church thrive.

CMC – Catholic Media Conference, Phoenix, AZ

"There was incredible energy — over 100 first-time attendees, all eager to learn, surrounded by seasoned pros. You could feel the hunger for practical, modern tools to better serve the Church.”
 — Joe Garcia, Chief Evangelist

From our joint workshop with Prenger Solutions Group to live podcasting from the expo floor, CMC was buzzing with energy. Our session, The Engaged Parish: Leveraging Digital Channels to Inspire, Build, and Grow, gave attendees practical ideas for using technology to support — not replace — ministry.

It sparked discussion, inspiration, and what we hope will be a lasting transformation for many Catholic communicators.

Telling the Church’s Story, One Voice at a Time

Helping your ministry thrive takes more than great tools. Through our blog and The Engaged Parish Podcast, we aim to support your ministry with stories, insights, and ideas from across the Church.

“One big takeaway from CMC? Communication really matters in evangelization. I already knew that, but seeing so many ministries and media teams in one place — all broadcasting the words of our shepherds and spreading the Gospel — drove it home again. If St. Paul were here today, I’m convinced he’d be at CMC.”
 — Mike Josephs, Executive Director of Marketing & Podcast Host

This year's CMC marked a first for us: The Engaged Parish Podcast went live from the exhibitor hall, hosting diverse and meaningful conversations with leaders across Catholic media and ministry.

“It was challenging, but also a lot of fun,” Mike added. “The conversations were as diverse as the guests we had on.”

Guests included:

• Inés San Martín, Director of Communications, Pontifical Mission Societies USA
• Sr. Nancy Usselmann, FSP, author and media literacy expert, Pauline Media (also speaking at Engage)
• Joe Miller, Sr. Vice President of Marketing & Communications, FOCUS
• Monte Chavez, Director of Communications, Archdiocese of Las Vegas
• Cande de Leon, Chief Mission Officer, Society of St. Vincent de Paul (also speaking at Engage)

“Recording these interviews in person reminded us that evangelization isn’t just a mission — it’s a collaboration. We’re all building something bigger than ourselves.”
 — Brandon Duncan, Digital Evangelist & Podcast Director

Catch these conversations and more on upcoming episodes of The Engaged Parish Podcast!

We're Just Getting Started: Join Us at Engage

Bringing this energy back with us, we’re looking ahead — and we want YOU to join us.

Engage Virtual Summit is our fully online event happening October 21–22, 2025, designed to equip parishes, dioceses, schools, and ministries with practical tools and bold ideas for digital evangelization. Whether you're just getting started or you're ready to lead transformation, Engage is for you.

"We have one type of customer — the Church — and we love serving her. We’ve earned deep trust and understanding, and now we get to build the next generation of tools to help the Church thrive."
 — Karen Lackey, VP of Operations

Engage is your next step — register today at summit.ecatholic.com

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We’re more energized than ever to serve the Church through real relationships and real solutions.

As different as the voices we heard in Phoenix and Nashville were, a shared conviction rang through them all: Catholic media and technology play a vital role in forming, inspiring, and mobilizing the faithful.