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We're excited to have our second Executive Speaker Series on Thursday, May 25th at 7:00pm at St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Fort Worth! Our speaker will be Charles W. Moore, Jr., Retired Vice Admiral of the U.S. Navy. Vice Admiral Moore will share how his Catholic faith has shaped his career and how he considers everything to truly be a blessing from God.
He has a very compelling story to share, so you won't want to miss this! Vice Admiral Moore also serves as Chapter President of the Fort Worth Chapter of the Serra Club, an organization which aims to encourage and support vocations to religious life. This is a great opportunity to hear a unique perspective on how those in lay walks of life and those discerning religious life can hear and pursue God's universal call to holiness in Christ.
The Executive Speaker Series is a free event open to the public in which executives share their career and faith journeys with young professionals, challenging them to "Work in Witness for Christ."
Attendees enjoy complimentary drinks and appetizers and have a chance to socialize before and after the evening's presentation.
When: Thursday, May 25, 2023, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Where: St. Andrew's Catholic Church, 3312 Dryden Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76109
Schedule:
- 7:00 PM - Doors Open + Networking
- 7:45 PM - President's Remarks and Prayer
- 7:50 PM - Executive Speaker Address
- 8:15 PM - Q&A Session
- 8:25 PM - Closing + Prayer
About Vice Admiral Charles W. Moore:
Vice Admiral Moore is a native Texan. After graduating from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, he completed a 36-year Navy career as a Naval Aviator and rose to the rank of Vice Admiral. He served in many capacities, including as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Fleet Readiness and Logistics and as Commander, United States Fifth Fleet and Commander, U. S. Naval Forces Central Command headquartered in Bahrain.
Vice Admiral Moore has received many commendations for his service. During his last two years of U.S. Navy service, he served as the "Gray Eagle," the longest-serving Navy Pilot on active duty. After military service, he held executive roles with Lockheed Martin, including with its operations in the United Arab Emirates, and with the Dodsal Group, a Dubai-based multinational corporation with diversified business holdings.
Vice Admiral Moore holds a Bachelor of Science degree in aerospace engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy, a Master's Degree in international relations from Salve Regina University, and another Master's Degree in national security and strategic studies from the U.S. Naval War College. He is married to the former Lydia Parone Clado from the Philippines. They have two sons and six grandchildren.
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