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Surge of the Heart Three Evenings | One Mission | Totally Catholic

“One of the most inspiring parish missions available in America today.”
—Matthew Kelly, Founder of Dynamic Catholic

Surge of the Heart

A LIVE three evening deep-dive into the truth and beauty of Catholicism with renowned speaker and author Jon Leonetti. Designed to create meaningful momentum in your parish for Jesus Christ and his Catholic Church​.

Surge of the Heart is a parish mission where you will laugh, grow, be inspired, and never forget!

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Engaging-Presentations

ENGAGING PRESENTATIONS

Many today have lost hope in God and Catholicism. We can change that.

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LIFE CHANGING
STORIES

The powerful stories of the Bible and the lives of the saints come alive like never before.

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A CALL TO
CONVERSION

God's not done with you. The time for spiritual growth is now.

Jon and his team work with you up to 6 months before the mission providing a proven marketing process and materials to ensure a successful and life-changing event.

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A Mission You Will Never Forget

"Hearts were transformed, souls were nourished and reawakened!"

Kathy Oberreuter – Iowa

"The most dynamic speaker I've heard in a long time."

Bishop James Powers – Wisconsin

"You just can't put a price tag on the value that this mission had on our parish."

Fr. Drew Braun – Minnesota

"Practical, helpful, engaging, and inspiring. It was the largest attendance we’ve ever had!"

Fr. Bob Stec – Ohio

"I had been anticipating your visit since last July. It was everything I had hoped for and more!"

JOYCE WELCH – IOWA

"My Parishioners have been talking about this mission non-stop. We needed this."

Fr. Tim Renz – Wisconsin

"One of the most compelling parish missions we have ever experienced."

Fr. Winston Bath – New York

"You blew me away! I could not believe how the time flew by."

Doug Merkel – Indiana

"You said exactly what we needed to hear. Thank you!"

​Francie Duffield – Tennessee

"The people of the parish are still referencing the parish mission. Your witness to Jesus and our Faith was indeed God's grace bestowed upon us."

Fr. George Vrabel – Ohio

“Your stories, humor and deep inspiration have led many of us to examine our lives and feel the touch of Jesus in our hearts."

Deacon Don Mussola – Lousianna

"A gifted and dynamic speaker who is able to connect with people's everyday lives. I would recommend him to anyone!"​

Fr. Len Plazewski – Florida

"I just wanted to tell you again how much we loved and learned from your mission! So many commented that they wanted more! I did, too!"

Jamey Gainspoletti – Mississippi

"We just could not have asked for anything more. Thank you!"

Fr. Eric Ayers – Virginia

"After the mission, many of our parishioners - from high school students to retirees - mentioned how Jon inspired them and caused them to think or rethink their relationship with Christ.”

Fr. Tony Kruse – Iowa

"You moved us, you challenged us, and you inspired us. Thank you!"

Fr. Edward Bell – Pennsylvania

“Days and weeks after people still remember your words and your passion. Two Big Thumbs up!”

Fr. Sean McGrath – Colorado

"An on-fire Catholic with a talent for communicating the Gospel to all ages."

Fr. Jim Kubicki – South Dakota

"Of all the parish missions we have ever had, this one was by far one of the better."

Fr. Marty Schaefer – Minnesota

"Jon was AMAZING! His thought provoking talks brought people back night after night. This was our most well attended parish mission we had in years!”

Sabina Carter – Wisconsin

“Everyone in our church was able to take home something to help them. Thank you again.”

Mary Jo – Arkansas

"I have had several calls already from people asking my thoughts about ways they want to move forward with different aspects of what they heard. THANK YOU!”

Pam Minninger – Mississippi

"Thanks for the wonderful mission. I loved the extra knowledge about the saints!"

​Heather W. – Illinois

"Your words have planted themselves on my heart heavily and mightily and I have come to the realization that I have much to surrender to the Lord. Thanks for the inspiration."

Ruthanne Ross – Wisconsin

A Mission You Will Never Forget

"Hearts were transformed, souls were nourished and reawakened!"

Kathy Oberreuter – Iowa

"A gifted and dynamic speaker who is able to connect with people's everyday lives. I would recommend him to anyone!"

Fr. Len Plazewski – Florida

"You just can't put a price tag on the value that this mission had on our parish."

Fr. Drew Braun – Minnesota

"Practical, helpful, engaging, and inspiring. It was the largest attendance we’ve ever had!"

Fr. Bob Stec – Ohio

"I just wanted to tell you again how much we loved and learned from your mission! So many commented that they wanted more! I did, too!"

Jamey Gainspoletti – Mississippi

"We just could not have asked for anything more. Thank you!"

Fr. Eric Ayers – Virginia

“Your stories, humor and deep inspiration have led many of us to examine our lives and feel the touch of Jesus in our hearts."

Deacon Don Mussola – Lousianna

"Your words have planted themselves on my heart heavily and mightily and I have come to the realization that I have much to surrender to the Lord. Thanks for the inspiration."

Ruthanne Ross – Wisconsin

"I have had several calls already from people asking my thoughts about ways they want to move forward with different aspects of what they heard. THANK YOU!"

Pam Minninger – Mississippi

"My Parishioners have been talking about this mission non-stop. We needed this."

Fr. Tim Renz – Wisconsin

"I had been anticipating your visit since last July. It was everything I had hoped for and more!"

Joyce Welch – Iowa

A Parish Mission

That Will Change Hearts

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