Upcoming Talks

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November2026
“Freedom of Spirit: Experiencing Joy and Gratitude” at Mary, Queen of Peace Alexa will speak on “Freedom of Spirit: Experiencing Joy and Gratitude” for the Heart to Heart speaking series at Mary, Queen of Peace. This is open to the public.
6:30 p.m.Mary, Queen of Peace
Mandeville, LA
21
November2026
St. Mary’s Dominican High School Senior Class AssemblyAlexa will speak to the Dominican High School seniors. This is closed to the public.
Dominican High School
New Orleans, LA
4
December2026
Elayn Hunt Correctional Center Advent TalkAlexa will present on Advent to the Catholic inmates at Hunt. This is closed to the public.
3:00 p.m.St. Gabriel, LA
7-8
December2026
Advent Mission: Hope in the Waiting in Lockport, LAAlexa will present a 2-night Advent mission at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, LA. This is open to the public.
6:15 p.m.Holy Savior Catholic Church
Lockport, LA
2
January2027
SEEK 2027 San AntonioAlexa will be speaking on suffering for an Impact breakout session at the SEEK conference in San Antonio!
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
San Antonio, TX
10
January 2027
St. Angela Merici Confirmation ClassAlexa will speak on “Freedom in Christ” for St. Angela’s Confirmation class. This is closed to the public.
St. Angela Merici
Holy Family Hall
Metairie, LA
January 2027
Angola Prison MinistryAlexa will speak to the Catholic inmates at Angola about redemptive suffering and Christian hope. This is closed to the public.
Angola Prison
Angola, LA
21
February2027
Answers & Appetizers Young Adult EventAlexa will be the guest speaker for St. Patrick’s New Orleans Lenten Answers & Appetizers event. She will speak on “Embracing the Cross” which will include the personal love of Jesus. This is open to all young adults.
6:00-9:00 p.m.St. Patirck’s
New Orleans, LA
1-3
March2027
St. Agnes Lenten Mission: “The Three Pillars”Alexa will present on the 3 pillars (1 pillar per night) at the 3-night Lenten Mission at St. Agnes. The topic each night is different. This is open to the public.
6:30 p.m.St. Agnes
New Orleans, LA
10
March2027
St. Mary Magdalen 1-Night Lenten Mission: “Growing Our Prayer Lives” Alexa will return to St. Mary Magdalen to present their 2027 Lenten mission on “Growing Our Prayer Lives.” This is open to the public.
7:00 p.m.St. Mary Magdalen Church
Metairie, LA
14, 15, 16
March2027
St. Clement of Rome 3-Night Lenten Mission Alexa will present on the 3 pillars (1 pillar per night) at the 3-night Lenten Mission at SCR. The topic each night is different. Night 2 will end with confession. This is open to the public.
5:00 p.m. night 1
6:00 p.m. nights 2 & 3St. Clement of Rome
Metairie, LA
14
April2027
The Cenacle on the Lake Day of Prayer: “Letting Go and Letting God”Alexa will present a day of prayer at the Cenacle on the Lake retreat center. The segments will include what it means to trust God, how to surrender more fully, and the way hope sustains us in the process. References from scripture, the Catechism, and the wisdom of the saints will be used. The day also includes coffee and muffins, reflection and prayer time, Mass, and lunch.
8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.The Cenacle on the Lake
Metairie, LA
September 2027
In Stillness and StrengthAlexa will one of the speakers for the 2nd annual In Stillness and Strength event honoring Mother Mary’s birthday. This is sponsored by the Dominican Alumnae Association but is open to everyone, alum and non-alum alike. Registration link to purchase tickets will be available closer to the event.
St. Mary’s Dominican High School
New Orleans, LA

Past Speaking Engagements:

  • East Jefferson Deanery Meeting
  • “Freedom in Christ” – St. Catherine of Siena Confirmation Retreat, Metairie, LA
  • “Strength and Perseverance in Faith” for In Stillness and Strength Alumnae Event in honor of Mary’s birthday at St. Mary’s Dominican High School, New Orleans, LA
  • “Freedom in Christ”- St. Andrew the Apostle Confirmation Retreat, New Orleans, LA
  • “Called to Be Saints”- Our Lady of the Lake Confirmation Class, Mandeville, LA
  • Elayn Hunt Correctional Center Catholic retreat talks: “Redemptive Suffering” and “Christian Hope”
  • “Freedom of Spirit: Experiencing Joy and Gratitude” for St. Angela Merici Summer Speaker Series
  • St. Matthew the Apostle Woman’s Morning of Reflection “Light Amidst the Darkness”
  • St. Dominic Confirmation Class
  • St. Mary’s Dominican High School Faculty Meeting
  • “The Three Pillars” 3-night Lenten Mission at St. Angela Merici, Metairie, LA
  • “The Three Pillars” 2-night Lenten Mission at St. Mary Magdalen, Metairie, LA
  • St. Christopher Confirmation Class, Metairie, LA
  • “The Lenten Journey of Surrender” afternoon of reflection for CCM at Our Lady of the Lake, Mandeville, LA
  • “The Three Pillars” 2-night Lenten Mission at Our Lady of Prompt Succor, Chalmette, LA
  • Guest Speaker for St. Andrew the Apostle “Up From the Ashes” Youth Group Lenten Retreat, New Orleans, LA
  • “Faith in the Good Times and the Bad Times” for St. Dominic CYO & Confirmation Class, New Orleans, LA
  • St. Pius X Confirmation Retreat, New Orleans, LA- 2 segments
  • St. Angela Merici Confirmation class, Metairie, LA
  • “Hope in the Waiting” 3-Night Advent Mission at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Kenner, LA
  • “The Hope That Does Not Disappoint” for WOMM at St. Dominic, New Orleans, LA
  • “The Hope That Does Not Disappoint” at St. Ann Church and Shrine, Metairie, LA
  • St. Catherine of Siena Confirmation Class, Metairie, LA
  • Our Lady of Prompt Succor Confirmation Retreat, Chalmette, LA
  • “Freedom” at St. Philip Neri Confirmation Retreat, Notre Dame Seminary, New Orleans, LA
  • Daughters of Isabella Dinner and Devotion at St. Francis Xavier, Metairie, LA
  • “What I Wish I’d Known Sooner” at St. Angela Merici, Metairie, LA
  • “The Catholic Response to Cliches” at St. Angela Merici, Metairie, LA
  • “How Mary Shows Us the Way” at Mary, Queen of Peace, Mandeville, LA
  • Guest speaker at Teen CROSS meeting, Most Holy Trinity, Covington, LA
  • “3 Pillars to Sustain You Through Anything” at Mary, Queen of Peace, Mandeville, LA
  • First Friday Friend on Kitty Cleveland’s Instagram show
  • “The Lenten Journey of Surrender” at Answers & Appetizers, a young adult event at St. Patrick’s Church, New Orleans, LA
  • St. Clement of Rome Confirmation Retreat 2025 at The Cenacle- confirmands and parents
  • St. Ann Church & Shrine Confirmation Retreat at Notre Dame Seminary, New Orleans
  • “Redemptive Suffering” Talk at the Confraternity of Christian Mothers Meeting at Our Lady of the Lake, Mandeville, LA
  • Q&A follow up to “What Does It Mean to Trust in God?” podcast for students in the Jesus Christ class at Loyola University New Orleans
  • “Trusting God in the Unknown” at Mary Queen of Peace, Mandeville, LA
  • St. Philip Neri Confirmation Retreat 2024 & 2023
  • Multiple podcast and video recordings for “Sharing the Faith with Dr. Tom Neal”
  • St. Catherine of Siena Confirmation Retreat 2024
  • St. Francis Xavier Confirmation Class 2024
  • “Finding Hope in Our Difficulties” at St. Clement of Rome, Metairie, LA
  • St. Clement of Rome Confirmation Class 2023 and 2024
  • St. Pius CYO Meeting
  • Virtual Talk for Mizzou’s Newman Center
  • Dominican High School Faculty In-Service
  • Dominican High School Senior Class Assembly January
  • Dominican High School Senior Retreat

Contact me if you are looking for a guest speaker! I speak at parish missions, retreats, Confirmation classes, other church events, women’s group meetings, school faculty gatherings, etc. I am happy to share my story and speak on topics such as suffering, the cross, perseverance, surrender, trust, discernment, God’s will, hope, prayer, joy, accompaniment, community, gratitude, grief, doubts, obstacles to faith, and more! Check out my list of speaking topics under “Videos & Speaking Topics” in the menu.

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