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Mass Celebrated by Fr. Mike Schmitz
Join us Friday morning for a special Mass with Fr. Mike Schmitz. Check in begins at 8:30 AM and Mass begins at 9 AM.
Event Details:
When: Friday, May 23, 2025
Where:
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, Tennessee Lobby & Ballroom
2800 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN 37214
What to Expect
Event Schedule
Thursday, May 22nd
5:00 PM | Triumph of the Heart/VIP Check in for Gala begins | Tennessee Lobby |
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Meet and Greet with Triumph of the Heart director and producer | Tennessee Lobby |
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Exclusive pre-screening of Triumph of the Heart | Tennessee Ballroom C/D |
Friday, May 23rd
8:00 AM | Gala Check In/Security Check In for Mass celebrated by Fr. Mike Schmitz | Tennessee Lobby |
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM | VIP Check In | Tennessee Ballroom Lobby |
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Mass with Fr. Mike Schmitz
| Tennessee Ballroom C/D |
10:00 AM | Coffee Hour after Mass courtesy of Seven Weeks Coffee | Tennessee Lobby |
10:30 - 12:00PM | Live Shows and speaker interviews with Catholic Vote and The Catholic Man Show | Presidential Ballroom |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | "How to be a Woman" session with January Donovan | Tennessee Ballroom C/D |
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | VIP Sponsor Lounge (VIP Designated Guests and VIP Sponsors Only) | Tennessee Ballroom D/E |
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Media Summit (Media Only) | Tennessee Ballroom |
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Red Carpet: Speakers / Media Interviews | Tennessee Lobby |
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Private VIP Event with Fr. Mike Schmitz | Tennessee Ballroom E/F |
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Gala Check In | Tennessee Lobby |
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Scheduled Red Carpet with Press | Tennessee Lobby |
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | VIP Photo Op and Meet and Greet with speakers (Ticketed Event) | Tennessee Ballroom A/B |
5:30 PM | Doors open to General Admission (ID Required) | Presidential Ballroom |
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Gala Dinner and Keynotes | Presidential Ballroom |
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Pre-Release Screening of Triumph of the Heart with Q&A- May 22
Join us for an exclusive pre-screening of "Triumph of the Heart" - the story of St Maximilian Kolbe and his companions triumph over death.
Event Details:
When: Thursday, May 22, 2025
Where:
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, Tennessee Lobby & Ballroom
2800 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN 37214
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6:00-7:00pm: VIP Meet and Greet with Director and Producer. Coffee and alcohol provided
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7:00-9:00pm: Movie Screening
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9:00-9:30pm: Movie Q and A with the Director
Free entry if you are attending the Courage Under Fire Gala with code CUF25.
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
2800 Opryland Dr, Nashville, TN 37214
Resort phone number: 615-889-1000
The event spans across the Tennessee Ballroom and Presidential Ballroom. Please see What to Expect for more information.
There is the Magnolia Parking lot near the main entrance of the conference center. Additionally, valet parking is available at the hotel for $52 per day.
Valet parking will be available at the Magnolia entrance at the main conference center grand entry.
Black Tie optional. Wedding attire required.
VIP Tickets: Three course meal, 2 drink tickets, live music and a night of encouragement. VIP Tickets also include entrance into one and/or two of our VIP events in addition to VIP gala table seating.
General Admissions tickets include general gala table seating, a three course meal, live music, 2 complimentary drinks, and a night of encouragement.
The VIP Private Event with Fr. Mike Schmitz! VIPs have exclusive access to an hour with Fr. Mike Schmitz. Have a convo with him and grab a professional photo courtesy of Regina Caeli Academy. Mingle with VIPs in our VIP Lounge. Hors’ d'oeuvres and open bar included. Access to the VIP Lounge all Friday for meetings, meet ups, and more perks to come! Limited spots available.
The VIP Meet and Greet Experience! VIPs have exclusive access to the one hour Meet and Greet with our guest speakers and several VIPs. Get your photo taken on our red carpet and with our star studded lineup and get an item signed. Fr. Mike Schmitz will join the photo line for the last half hour. Grab a drink and listen to our featured musical artist and Regina Caeli Academy student, Christabel Wilson, who will grace us with live music throughout the event. You don’t want to miss this experience! Limited tickets available.
Anyone over the age of 15 and nursing babies in arms.
DON'T MISS OUT.
Join us for a formal night of encouragement & camaraderie.
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Please reach out if you have any questions about the event.