The International Academy of Catholic Leaders has a solid presence in 15 Latin American countries, as well as in the United States, Spain and Equatorial Guinea, accumulating more than 40,000 graduates in its various modalities, both in-person and virtual.
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Its international projection began in 2018, when it arrived in Uruguay—the most secular country in the world—at the hand of Cardinal Daniel Sturla, forming there the first international generation. Since then, the Academy has developed programs in countries such as Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, among others.
This trajectory reached a milestone in 2024, with the realization of the IX International Diploma at St. John’s University, where its global presence was consolidated. As of 2025, this city will become the new international headquarters of the Academy, strengthening a history of more than ten years that began with its founding in Santiago de Chile.
For more than ten years of history and experience in Hispanic America, the Academy has developed diplomas, diocesan schools and training networks in ethical and Christian leadership. This international community not only shares a common vision of public service inspired by the Gospel, but also articulates local experiences with a global perspective, promoting cultural exchange, community discernment and social impact from the faith.
Its members actively participate in international forums, thematic seminars, virtual meetings and various transformation projects in their territories, thus strengthening a living network of Catholic leadership committed to the common good.
The community includes specialized networks such as the Network of Women Catholic Leaders and the Network of Young People for the Common Good, which reinforce the protagonism of new leaderships in the life of the Church and society. Based on the values of fraternity, hope and human dignity, this international community is today one of the most visible and promising fruits of the Academy’s formative mission.
Congratulations on all this dynamism, may God bless the thousands of students and friends of the Academy!”.
I ask God to bless […] this project, which was born in the heart of God, our Academy of Catholic Leaders.
The Academy of Catholic Leaders is a wonderful experience of fraternal friendship at the service of the Church and the poor.
