What is Legatus?
Legatus Catholic is an international organization for practicing Catholic business leaders, executives, owners and their spouses. The name comes from the Latin word for “ambassador,” reflecting the calling of every member to be an ambassador for Christ in the world of business. This catholic business leaders organization exists so that men and women in positions of influence can grow together in the faith rather than compartmentalize their belief away from their work.
Legatus was founded in 1987 by Tom Monaghan, the founder of Domino’s Pizza, after a pilgrimage and a meeting with Pope John Paul II inspired him to unite Catholic CEOs around a shared mission. That mission is summed up in three words that shape every chapter: study, live and spread the Catholic faith.
Who Legatus is for
Legatus membership is designed for senior leaders — presidents, CEOs, owners, managing partners and top executives — who are practicing Catholics committed to living out the teaching of the Church. Crucially, spouses are full members, not guests, because Legatus understands that faith, marriage and leadership are woven together. If you are a Catholic professional who wants your work and your faith to finally pull in the same direction, this is the kind of community Legatus offers.
Even if you are earlier in your career or your business is smaller than a typical Legatus member’s, the wider network of Catholic business leaders matters. On Catholic Connect you can join groups of Catholic professionals in your field and find Catholics nearby who share your values, your industry and your faith.
How to join a Legatus chapter
Legatus is organized into local chapters, and most of the life of the organization happens at the monthly chapter meeting. A typical gathering includes the celebration of Mass and the opportunity for confession, a speaker on faith, ethics or the culture, and a dinner that lets members and their spouses build real friendships. Membership is by application through a local chapter, where existing members welcome new leaders into the community.
To take the first step toward finding a Legatus chapter near me, start by connecting with Catholic professionals in your city. Catholic Connect helps you discover the people, parishes and events that lead you straight to a chapter and to other faithful business leaders.
Find Catholic business leaders near you
Whether or not you ever join Legatus, you were not meant to live your faith and your professional life in isolation. Catholic Connect turns the searcher looking for a catholic business leaders organization into a member of a real, local network — Catholics in your field, your parish and your neighborhood who pray, work and build together.
Legatus Catholic: frequently asked questions
What is Legatus?
Legatus is an organization for practicing Catholic business leaders, executives, professionals and their spouses. Its mission is to study, live and spread the Catholic faith, with members gathering in local chapters for monthly meetings that include Mass, a speaker and dinner.
Who founded Legatus?
Legatus was founded in 1987 by Tom Monaghan, the founder of Domino’s Pizza, after he met Pope John Paul II and was inspired to bring together Catholic CEOs and business leaders to grow in their faith.
How do I find a Legatus chapter near me?
Legatus is organized into local chapters across the United States and beyond. You can use Catholic Connect to find Catholic business leaders, groups and professionals near you, then connect with a local Legatus chapter to learn about membership.
What are the requirements for Legatus membership?
Legatus membership is generally for practicing Catholics in senior leadership of a business or organization — such as presidents, CEOs, owners and managing partners — who agree to live out the Church’s teaching. Spouses are full members alongside them.
Lead your faith and your work together
Join Catholic Connect to find Catholic professionals, groups and chapters near you — and live your faith out loud in the marketplace, just like Legatus calls its members to do.