Save the Date!
The ESCC RALLY 2026 is coming to Loyola High School November 27 and 28, 2026!
The Event at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
| Location | Loyola High School – 7272 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, Quebec H4B |
| Audience | All are invited |
| Expected Attendance | 200+ Participants |
| Theme | Lead Like Christ in an Age of AI |
Friday Evening | Opening Night
| Time | Activity | Speaker / Lead |
| 4:00 PM | Doors Open for Exhibitors and Ministry Table Setup | — |
| 6:00 PM | Tables and Displays Ready | — |
| 6:30 PM | Rally Opening Welcome and Opening Remarks Housekeeping and Orientation | Deacon Cory Johnson for Welcome and Opening Remarks |
| 6:45 PM | Opening Prayer and Reflection Duration: 20-25 minutes | Led by Fr. Ray Lafontaine |
| 7:05 PM | Introduction of Jeff Lockert | Joel Regnier |
| 7:10 PM | Leadership Presentation | Speaker: Jeff Lockert |
| 8:00 PM | Presentation Concludes | — |
| 8:00 – 8:30 PM | Final Reflections (Fr Ray, Dcn Cory) and Closing Remarks | Fr Ray, Dcn Cory – invitation to the 2nd day, talks & Panel |
| 8:30 PM | End of Day One | — |
| 9:00 PM | Venue Cleared | — |
Saturday | Full Program
| Time | Activity | Speaker / Lead |
| 8:00 AM | Doors Open | — |
| 9:00 AM – 9:10 AM | Introduction Mike Gozzo | Dcn Cory |
| 9:10 AM – 10:00 AM (50mins) | Practical Leadership Presentation | Speaker: Mike Gozzo |
| 10:00 AM | Presentation Concludes | — |
| 10:00 AM- 10:15 AM | Health Break | — |
| 10:15 AM – 10:20 AM | Introduction Danielle | — Dcn Cory |
| 10:20 AM – 11:10 AM (50mins) | Catholic Social Teaching Presentation | Speaker: Danielle |
| 11:10 AM | Presentation Concludes | — |
| 11:10 AM – 11:15 AM | Introduction Cory | — Dcn Cory |
| 11:15 AM – 12:10 PM (50mins) | Ethics Presentation | Speaker: Deacon Cory Johnson |
| 12:10 PM | Presentation Concludes | — |
| 12:10 – 1:00 PM | Lunch | — |
Afternoon Program
| Time | Activity | Speaker / Lead |
| 1:05 – 3:00 PM | Panel Discussion | Moderator: Maribel |
Panelists
Mike Grosso
Mike Gozzo is an operating advisor at Bessemer and the Chief Product & Technology Officer at Ada, where he guides the development of the world’s first autonomous AI agent for customer service automation by leading the company’s AI/ML research, engineering, product management and design functions.
Danielle Morin
Danielle Morin is a Full Professor of Business Statistics in the department of Supply Chain and Business Technology Management at the John Molson School of Business at Concordia University. She received her Ph.D. in Mathematical Statistics from McGill University.
Cory Andrew Labrecque
Cory Andrew Labrecque, Ph.D, is Associate Professor of Bioethics and Theological Ethics, and the inaugural Chair of Educational Leadership in the Ethics of Life at the Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies at Université Laval in Quebec City, where he is Vice-Dean and Director of Graduate Programs in Theology. He is especially interested in the context of aging, end-of-life ethics, and understandings of personhood. Cory is vice-president of the National Ethics Committee on Ageing (Quebec) and is a corresponding member of the Pontifical Academy for Life.
Jeff Lockert
Jeff Lockert is the President of Catholic Christian Outreach (CCO) – a Catholic movement based in Canada. He has been involved in the leadership and organization of many national and international events and conferences for young people. He has spoken, written, and trained people throughout the world on many topics including faith formation, leadership, life balance, strategic planning, personal development, character formation, and marriage preparation.
Fr. Ray Lafontaine
Fr. Raymond Lafontaine is the Episcopal Vicar for the English-Speaking Faithful and Director of the Office for English Pastoral Services (O.E.P.S.). In communion with the O.E.P.S. team, he coordinates English-language pastoral activities and provides support to parishes, Catholic institutions, and community groups. He is involved in the preaching of parish missions, retreats, and diocesan study days, integrating his passion for music, film, spirituality, and social analysis in all encounters.
Discussion Themes – AI
- Catholic Social Teaching
- Ethics
- Leadership
- Practical Application
Ministry and Partner Spotlight
| Time | Activity | Presentations and Announcements |
| 3:00 PM | Ministry and Partner Spotlight | ESCC Pillars Trust CAPP Canada Catholic Christian Outreach (CCO) |
| 3:30 PM | Closing | — |