Prayer, Perseverance, and Positivity
"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 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 some talking points to help us have small group discussions later in the day. It was such a success that we requested that she return to Malvern for another retreat in the fall, Our Lady of Peace Retreat!" - Carmen DiPasquale, Captain of Women of Hope Retreat, Malvern Retreat House, Malvern, PA.
"Anne offers a beautiful, practical guide that helps families embrace Advent with intention, faith and joy - making each day a meaningful step closer to Christ. Her insights inspire adults, parents, and children to grow in virtue together during this sacred season." - St. John the Baptist , Atlantic Beach, FL, Staff, Advent Mission 2025.
"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 not only grounded in sound Catholic teaching, but they also engage 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 (CCC 1422), 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, including her 'Ten Reasons Confession is Important as a Family'. 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. Phillip 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, IL.
"Dr. Anne DeSantis is an engaging and insightful speaker who brings both depth and heart to her presentations. Her talk for the Patricians, an apologetic branch of the Legion of Mary, was truly inspiring, leaving our group with much to reflect upon." - Susan Rodzewich, Director of Communications and Stewardship, Saint Mary Parish, Schwenksville, PA.
"Anne as the keynote speaker was fantastic! Anne is a true professional and her testimonial and presentation were perfect for the convention theme and she certainly inspired the participants. I'd highly recommend her for any events that request a deeply spiritual speaker who is authentic and engaging. She was humble, calm and direct. The convention committee was thrilled with how all our three speakers enhanced each other's presentations - it was wonderful to witness." - Pamela Morgan, Knoxville Diocesan Council of Catholic Women's Convention, 2025.
Read an article from the Diocese of Knoxville on the event.
"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, had a clear mastery of her topic, spoke at a level that everyone could understand, and has a natural ability to connect with her audience. I highly recommend her to you, your parish, or any organization looking for an inspirational talk." - Fr. Peter Zorjan, Pastor, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Silvis, IL
"Dr. Anne DeSantis and I have been working together for seven years now. We have done podcasts together to help those to learn the faith again or are eager to dive deeper into Catholicism and its teachings. One endeavor we collaborated on was a talk at the Philo in 2022. While it was a small gathering, Anne delivered a firsthand account of her faith, and she still lives it out to this day." - Mickey Kelly, Catholic Author with Catholic 365 and Board Member with the St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation.
"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 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 some talking points to help us have small group discussions later in the day. It was such a success that we requested that she return to Malvern for another retreat in the fall, Our Lady of Peace Retreat!" - Carmen DiPasquale, Captain of Women of Hope Retreat, Malvern Retreat House, Malvern, PA.
"Anne offers a beautiful, practical guide that helps families embrace Advent with intention, faith and joy - making each day a meaningful step closer to Christ. Her insights inspire adults, parents, and children to grow in virtue together during this sacred season." - St. John the Baptist , Atlantic Beach, FL, Staff, Advent Mission 2025.
"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 not only grounded in sound Catholic teaching, but they also engage 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 (CCC 1422), 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, including her 'Ten Reasons Confession is Important as a Family'. 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. Phillip 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, IL.
"Dr. Anne DeSantis is an engaging and insightful speaker who brings both depth and heart to her presentations. Her talk for the Patricians, an apologetic branch of the Legion of Mary, was truly inspiring, leaving our group with much to reflect upon." - Susan Rodzewich, Director of Communications and Stewardship, Saint Mary Parish, Schwenksville, PA.
"Anne as the keynote speaker was fantastic! Anne is a true professional and her testimonial and presentation were perfect for the convention theme and she certainly inspired the participants. I'd highly recommend her for any events that request a deeply spiritual speaker who is authentic and engaging. She was humble, calm and direct. The convention committee was thrilled with how all our three speakers enhanced each other's presentations - it was wonderful to witness." - Pamela Morgan, Knoxville Diocesan Council of Catholic Women's Convention, 2025.
Read an article from the Diocese of Knoxville on the event.
"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, had a clear mastery of her topic, spoke at a level that everyone could understand, and has a natural ability to connect with her audience. I highly recommend her to you, your parish, or any organization looking for an inspirational talk." - Fr. Peter Zorjan, Pastor, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Silvis, IL
"Dr. Anne DeSantis and I have been working together for seven years now. We have done podcasts together to help those to learn the faith again or are eager to dive deeper into Catholicism and its teachings. One endeavor we collaborated on was a talk at the Philo in 2022. While it was a small gathering, Anne delivered a firsthand account of her faith, and she still lives it out to this day." - Mickey Kelly, Catholic Author with Catholic 365 and Board Member with the St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation.
Anne DeSantis, ThD, is a Catholic Author and Speaker from the Greater Philadelphia area. Her primary mission and her tagline is: Prayer, Perseverance, and Positivity.
Anne is a wife, mother, grandmother, and woman of faith who shares her story of conversion and perseverance amidst the challenges of life. Her public speaking experiences have been developed through her work as an Executive Director of the St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation, as a Podcast Host, previous TV Host, and Model/Actress. Anne offers dynamic talks on a variety of topics related to living the Catholic faith authentically.
On this page are proposed events Anne is offering with other Catholic speakers. Anne is available for both types of events; either individually or with additional speakers. Anne speaks in a relatable, compassionate, and an authentically practical manner offering tangible take-aways to better love and live the faith. In booking Anne for your event, audiences will come away feeling more energized to live as "Missionary Disciples" for Christ.
Participants experience:
- A renewal of faith
- Faith-filled practical wisdom
- Compassion and truth
- Prayer, perseverance
and positivity
- Deepening of spirituality
List of Events:
- Retreats
- Parish Missions
- Conferences
- Talks for organizations
Events can be tailored according to your needs. Here are some of the categories Anne is able to do talks:
- The Virtue of Affability
- Missionary Discipleship
- The Holy Eucharist
- The Sacraments
- Catholic teachings
- Holy Scripture
- The Blessed Mother
- Divine Mercy
- Prayer
- Overcoming adversities
- Family-life
- Grandparenthood
- And more!
Dr. Anne DeSantis is an approved speaker with the Catholic Speakers Organization and through the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Office for Life and Family. She has also been approved to speak in various Catholic dioceses and parishes throughout the United States, including events in Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee. and Wisconsin among other regions. If your diocese or organization requires an official letter of approval, please click HERE to email Dr. Anne DeSantis.
Click below to learn more and/or to book an event.
Anne is a wife, mother, grandmother, and woman of faith who shares her story of conversion and perseverance amidst the challenges of life. Her public speaking experiences have been developed through her work as an Executive Director of the St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation, as a Podcast Host, previous TV Host, and Model/Actress. Anne offers dynamic talks on a variety of topics related to living the Catholic faith authentically.
On this page are proposed events Anne is offering with other Catholic speakers. Anne is available for both types of events; either individually or with additional speakers. Anne speaks in a relatable, compassionate, and an authentically practical manner offering tangible take-aways to better love and live the faith. In booking Anne for your event, audiences will come away feeling more energized to live as "Missionary Disciples" for Christ.
Participants experience:
- A renewal of faith
- Faith-filled practical wisdom
- Compassion and truth
- Prayer, perseverance
and positivity
- Deepening of spirituality
List of Events:
- Retreats
- Parish Missions
- Conferences
- Talks for organizations
Events can be tailored according to your needs. Here are some of the categories Anne is able to do talks:
- The Virtue of Affability
- Missionary Discipleship
- The Holy Eucharist
- The Sacraments
- Catholic teachings
- Holy Scripture
- The Blessed Mother
- Divine Mercy
- Prayer
- Overcoming adversities
- Family-life
- Grandparenthood
- And more!
Dr. Anne DeSantis is an approved speaker with the Catholic Speakers Organization and through the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Office for Life and Family. She has also been approved to speak in various Catholic dioceses and parishes throughout the United States, including events in Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee. and Wisconsin among other regions. If your diocese or organization requires an official letter of approval, please click HERE to email Dr. Anne DeSantis.
Click below to learn more and/or to book an event.
List of Anne's Upcoming Speaking Events
Dr. Anne DeSantis is scheduled to speak at the following events:
- April 30, 2026, Hands of Christ Dinner for Friends of Catholic Charities Harrisburg, (evening event), 4800 Union Deposit Road, Harrisburg, PA 17111 (Invitation only.) More information: https://www.cchbg.org/event/hands-of-christ-creating-hope-benefit-dinner/
- September 25 - 27, 2026, Our Lady of Peace Retreat, Malvern Retreat House, 315 S. Warren Avenue, Malvern, PA 19455 (Dr. Anne DeSantis will give a talk on Saturday, September 26th at 2:15 p.m.) More information: https://www.malvernretreat.com/events/our-lady-of-peace-2026/
- April 30, 2026, Hands of Christ Dinner for Friends of Catholic Charities Harrisburg, (evening event), 4800 Union Deposit Road, Harrisburg, PA 17111 (Invitation only.) More information: https://www.cchbg.org/event/hands-of-christ-creating-hope-benefit-dinner/
- September 25 - 27, 2026, Our Lady of Peace Retreat, Malvern Retreat House, 315 S. Warren Avenue, Malvern, PA 19455 (Dr. Anne DeSantis will give a talk on Saturday, September 26th at 2:15 p.m.) More information: https://www.malvernretreat.com/events/our-lady-of-peace-2026/
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Learn about Dr. Anne's Books
Dr. Anne DeSantis is a published author, and her books are listed on this site. To learn more, click below.
Speaking Series
Catholic Speakers Organization
Dr. Anne DeSantis is a speaker with the Catholic Speakers Organization.
Previous Events
Additional Talks
- 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.
- 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.
