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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
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.
What to Expect
Event Schedule
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 |
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | "The Art of Being a Woman" session with January Donovan | Tennessee Ballroom |
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Media Summit (VIP Media and Media Sponsors Only) | Tennessee Ballroom |
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | VIP Lounge (VIP Designated Guests and VIP Sponsors Only) | Tennessee Ballroom |
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Media Interviews (Media Only) | Presidential Ballroom |
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Private VIP Event with Fr. Mike Schmitz | Tennessee Ballroom |
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Photo Op and Meet and Greet with speakers | Tennessee Ballroom |
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | General Admissions Check In | Tennessee Ballroom Lobby |
5:30 PM | Doors open to General Admission (ID Required) | Tennessee Ballroom Lobby |
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Gala Dinner and Keynotes | Presidential Ballroom |
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.
Rooms for Friday night are available at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Conference Center. Our hotel block is sold out, but you can contact Opryland directly to book their stay at the current rates. Reference Regina Caeli Academy and/or Courage Under Fire event for the room block and event info.
Additional rooms are available at Opryland Inn across the street from Opryland. There are shuttles that run every 15 minutes.
For assistance, contact the Opryland Resort guest services, 615-889-1000.
For room reservations over the phone please call Opryland’s local number: (615) 351-5021.
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.

Book Your Room
We've reserved a hotel block for our guests. Space is limited. Book today!
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Please reach out if you have any questions about the event.
Event Schedule
We've reserved a hotel block for our guests. Space is limited. Book today!
