Prayer • Perseverance • Positivity
Catholic Speaker for Evangelization
Dr. Anne DeSantis is a Catholic speaker for evangelization, offering inspiring talks, parish missions, and retreats rooted in faith and everyday life. Through her message of Prayer, Perseverance, and Positivity, she encourages individuals and communities to grow closer to Christ and one another.
Meet Dr. Anne
Anne DeSantis, ThD is a Catholic author, speaker, retreat leader, and Executive Director of the St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation for Freedom, Family, and Faith. Guided by her mission of Prayer, Perseverance, and Positivity, Anne inspires audiences to live their Catholic faith with joy, hope, and authentic missionary discipleship.
Drawing from her experience in ministry, broadcasting, writing, and education, Anne offers engaging, practical presentations that encourage participants to grow in faith, strengthen family life, and deepen their relationship with Christ. Her warm, compassionate style leaves audiences with meaningful insights they can immediately apply to everyday life.
Participants Will Experience
⚪ A renewed love for the Catholic faith
⚪ Practical wisdom for daily living
⚪ Encouragement rooted in hope and compassion
⚪ Spiritual renewal through prayer and perseverance
⚪ Inspiration to become joyful missionary disciples
Available For
⚪ Parish missions
⚪ Retreats
⚪ Conferences
⚪ Parish and diocesan events
⚪ Catholic organizations and ministries
Popular Topics
⚪ The Virtue of Affability
⚪ Missionary Discipleship
⚪ The Holy Eucharist and the Sacraments
⚪ Prayer and the Spiritual Life
⚪ The Blessed Mother and Divine Mercy
⚪ Overcoming Adversity with Faith
⚪ Marriage, Family Life, and Grandparenthood
⚪ Scripture, Evangelization, and Catholic Living
Anne is an approved speaker with the Catholic Speakers Organization and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Office for Life and Family and has presented throughout the United States.
Anne warmly invites you to bring a message of faith, hope, and joyful evangelization to your parish, organization, or community. Click below to learn more or book a speaking engagement.
Anne DeSantis, ThD is a Catholic author, speaker, retreat leader, and Executive Director of the St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation for Freedom, Family, and Faith. Guided by her mission of Prayer, Perseverance, and Positivity, Anne inspires audiences to live their Catholic faith with joy, hope, and authentic missionary discipleship.
Drawing from her experience in ministry, broadcasting, writing, and education, Anne offers engaging, practical presentations that encourage participants to grow in faith, strengthen family life, and deepen their relationship with Christ. Her warm, compassionate style leaves audiences with meaningful insights they can immediately apply to everyday life.
Participants Will Experience
⚪ A renewed love for the Catholic faith
⚪ Practical wisdom for daily living
⚪ Encouragement rooted in hope and compassion
⚪ Spiritual renewal through prayer and perseverance
⚪ Inspiration to become joyful missionary disciples
Available For
⚪ Parish missions
⚪ Retreats
⚪ Conferences
⚪ Parish and diocesan events
⚪ Catholic organizations and ministries
Popular Topics
⚪ The Virtue of Affability
⚪ Missionary Discipleship
⚪ The Holy Eucharist and the Sacraments
⚪ Prayer and the Spiritual Life
⚪ The Blessed Mother and Divine Mercy
⚪ Overcoming Adversity with Faith
⚪ Marriage, Family Life, and Grandparenthood
⚪ Scripture, Evangelization, and Catholic Living
Anne is an approved speaker with the Catholic Speakers Organization and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Office for Life and Family and has presented throughout the United States.
Anne warmly invites you to bring a message of faith, hope, and joyful evangelization to your parish, organization, or community. Click below to learn more or book a speaking engagement.
Photo Credit: Jen Reed, The Catholic Witness
Testimonials
"Dr. Anne DeSantis delivered a powerful and deeply moving message at our Hands of Christ Dinner. Her personal witness and heartfelt call to be ‘missionaries of mercy’ resonated with everyone in the room. She has a remarkable ability to connect faith with real-life struggles, leaving our guests both inspired and challenged to serve others with compassion. We are incredibly grateful for her presence and would highly recommend her as a speaker." – Tara Benkovic, Development Director, Catholic Charities Diocese of Harrisburg
"Dr. Anne DeSantis led our St. David the King Parish in a powerful Lenten mission on missionary discipleship. Her message was both encouraging and practical, helping our parishioners see how, through prayer and the sacraments, we find strength in Christ and are sent to share His love with others. She was warmly received, and we are grateful for her role in deepening our Lenten journey." – Fr. Jason Parzynski, Pastor, St. David the King Parish, Princeton Junction, NJ
"We were fortunate to have Dr. Anne DeSantis at our Women of Hope Retreat at Malvern Retreat House. Anne was very engaging and thought-provoking as she spoke with true passion. She uses our faith to place emphasis on affability, the openness and friendliness toward others. We all want to be heard. Anne reminded us of our need to be active listeners, to support others effectively, and to support others' feelings. These are values held by our Catholic faith. The ladies truly appreciated her discussion. Anne provided talking points that enriched our small-group discussions. It was such a success that we requested she return to Malvern for another retreat." – Carmen DiPasquale, Captain, Women of Hope Retreat, Malvern Retreat House, Malvern, PA
"Anne is a dynamic, thoughtful, and deeply committed individual who speaks with passion and conviction about the Catholic faith. Whether addressing small groups or large audiences, her ability to communicate the message of Christ with clarity, warmth, and authenticity is truly remarkable. Her talks are grounded in sound Catholic teaching while engaging listeners on a personal level, inspiring reflection, spiritual growth, and a deeper connection to the faith." – Fr. Jim DeGrassa, Pastor, Queen of Peace Parish, Glenside, PA
"Dr. Anne DeSantis, author and Executive Director of the St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation, was a wonderful speaker for our parent sacramental program. Her presentation, rooted in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, clearly and compassionately highlighted the importance of the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the whole family. With warmth and practical insight, she offered parents meaningful ways to embrace the sacrament together. Dr. DeSantis connects easily with families and leaves a lasting impression. I highly recommend her for parish and school sacramental programs." – Sharon Otto, Director of Religious Education, St. Philip Neri Parish, Lafayette Hill, PA
"Dr. Anne DeSantis is an engaging mission presenter who brilliantly weaves her knowledge of faith with her lived experience of the Gospel. Her talks are timely and relevant to the faith lives of today’s Catholics." – Dr. Mary Amore, Executive Director, Mayslake Ministries, Illinois
"Anne, as the keynote speaker, was fantastic! Anne is a true professional, and her testimonial and presentation were perfect for the convention theme. She certainly inspired the participants. I'd highly recommend her for any event seeking a deeply spiritual speaker who is authentic and engaging. She was humble, calm, and direct. The convention committee was thrilled with how all three speakers enhanced each other's presentations—it was wonderful to witness." – Pamela Morgan, Knoxville Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Convention, 2025
"Our parishioners were engaged, clearly listening to everything she had to say, and were inspired by her presentation, many of whom also went on to purchase the books she was selling at the event. Anne spoke clearly and concisely, demonstrated a clear mastery of her topic, spoke at a level everyone could understand, and has a natural ability to connect with her audience. I highly recommend her to your parish or organization." – Fr. Peter Zorjan, Pastor, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Silvis, IL
Photo Credit: Jen Reed, The Catholic Witness
Upcoming Speaking Events
Dr. Anne DeSantis is scheduled to speak at the following events:
⚪ September 17, 2026 -- Joyfully Yours Ladies Event at St. Joseph Church, Millstone Columbiettes, 14 Yorktown Road, Hillsborough Township, NJ 08844, from 5:30 - 9:00 p.m. Cost: $25. Additional details coming soon.
⚪ September 25–27, 2026 – Our Lady of Peace Retreat, Malvern Retreat House, 315 S. Warren Avenue, Malvern, PA 19455. Dr. Anne DeSantis will present on Saturday, September 26, at 9:00 a.m. More information: https://www.malvernretreat.com/events/our-lady-of-peace-2026/
⚪ November 10, 2026 – Saint Joan of Arc Parish, Hershey, PA. Catholic War Veterans Post 707 Meeting and Presentation. Saint Joan of Arc Parish, 359 Areba Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033. Begins at 5:30 p.m. Open to all veterans.
⚪ December 2, 2026 – Advent by Candlelight Evening – Walking with Purpose, Saint Helena Parish, 1489 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422. More details will be announced soon. Stay tuned
⚪March 7, 2027 at 11:00 a.m. -- Communion Breakfast, The Empress Room at St. Helena Parish, 1489 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422.
⚪ September 17, 2026 -- Joyfully Yours Ladies Event at St. Joseph Church, Millstone Columbiettes, 14 Yorktown Road, Hillsborough Township, NJ 08844, from 5:30 - 9:00 p.m. Cost: $25. Additional details coming soon.
⚪ September 25–27, 2026 – Our Lady of Peace Retreat, Malvern Retreat House, 315 S. Warren Avenue, Malvern, PA 19455. Dr. Anne DeSantis will present on Saturday, September 26, at 9:00 a.m. More information: https://www.malvernretreat.com/events/our-lady-of-peace-2026/
⚪ November 10, 2026 – Saint Joan of Arc Parish, Hershey, PA. Catholic War Veterans Post 707 Meeting and Presentation. Saint Joan of Arc Parish, 359 Areba Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033. Begins at 5:30 p.m. Open to all veterans.
⚪ December 2, 2026 – Advent by Candlelight Evening – Walking with Purpose, Saint Helena Parish, 1489 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422. More details will be announced soon. Stay tuned
⚪March 7, 2027 at 11:00 a.m. -- Communion Breakfast, The Empress Room at St. Helena Parish, 1489 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422.
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Dr. Anne's Books
Dr. Anne DeSantis is a published author, and her books are listed on this site. To learn more, click below.
Affiliations and Speaking Opportunities
Catholic Speakers Organization
Dr. Anne DeSantis is a speaker with the Catholic Speakers Organization.
Previous Events
2022 Events
- Wednesday, January 26, 2022, 7 pm. Theology on Tap for all ages, Nativity BVM Parish Conference Room.
- Thursday, January 20, 2022, 7 - 9 pm. Theology on Tap for young adults for Nativity BVM Catholic Church, Media, PA. Event held at Quotations Bar in Media.
- Wednesday, January 26, 2022, 7 pm. Theology on Tap for all ages, Nativity BVM Parish Conference Room.
- Thursday, January 20, 2022, 7 - 9 pm. Theology on Tap for young adults for Nativity BVM Catholic Church, Media, PA. Event held at Quotations Bar in Media.
Invite Dr. Anne to Speak
Dr. Anne DeSantis is available for parishes, retreats, conferences, and special events. She would be honored to inspire your community in faith, hope, and love.