Live Jesus! 2026
This year’s theme is Salesian Gentleness, inspired by the quote from Saint Francis de Sales: “Let us do everything in a spirit of peace and love… let us walk and even run in the way of God's Divine Will, not letting ourselves be pulled and pushed about like puppets.”
Saturday, March 14, 2026
8:00 AM – Continental Breakfast
9:00 AM – 12:45 PM Program & Mass
Location
March 14, 2026, at St. Paul VI Catholic High School
Chantilly, VA
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM Continental Breakfast
9:00 AM - 12:45 PM Program & Mass
*St. Paul VI was founded over 40 years ago by the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales. The school remains a strong supporter and promoter of Salesian Spirituality.
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Featured Speakers
Fr. Chris Beretta, OSFS
Fr. Geoff Rose, OSFS
Overview: Live Jesus! Events
Carol Swiger - Founder of Live Jesus!
Carol is a member of the Saint John Neumann Catholic Community in Reston, Virginia, where she currently coordinates Salesian programs and gatherings. Additionally, she often leads Salesian Spirituality classes that focus on the practical ways to incorporate the Salesian spirit of gentleness and optimism, and the Catholic sense of resilience and redemption into our daily living.