Pittsburgh Dinner 2026

This year’s keynote will be delivered by Dr. Anthony Bradley, who will offer a clear-eyed, hopeful talk titled:

“Strengthening Fathers, Strengthening Communities”

Before his new book The Fatherhood Effect hits shelves, Anthony B. Bradley, PhD, brings his groundbreaking research on fatherhood and community flourishing to Pittsburgh. Join us at the Duquesne Club for a keynote lecture and dinner, an evening of honest, hopeful conversation about what strong families require and thriving communities depend on.

Bradley will explore why engaged fatherhood is not only a family concern, but a foundation for human flourishing, and how strong local institutions, meaningful work, and stable families strengthen the civic fabric of our neighborhoods. You will also hear updates on Acton's work and the practical ways we are equipping leaders to defend human dignity, strengthen civil society, and advance the enduring relationship between liberty and virtue that sustains a free society.

The evening will feature special remarks from Rev. Robert A. Sirico, co-founder and president emeritus of the Acton Institute, and will be emceed by J. Christopher Donahue, President and CEO of Federated Hermes.

Space is limited. Sponsorship deadline by September 15th.

Register now to save your spot at this popular event or become an official sponsor of our Pittsburgh Dinner.

Sponsoring a table is a great way to secure your own seat at the dinner and introduce your friends and colleagues to Acton’s mission.

Event sponsorship ($1000) benefits include:

reserved VIP seating for eight (8)
recognition in our printed program, at the event, and on the event website.

To reserve your table, register online or email events@acton.org or call 616.369.5716

Anthony B. Bradley, PhD

Acton Institute

Anthony Bradley serves as a distinguished research fellow at The Acton Institute and Research Professor of Interdisciplinary and Theological Studies at Kuyper College. He was most recently professor of religious studies and director of the Center for the Study of Human Flourishing at The King’s College, Theologian-In-Residence at Redeemer Presbyterian Church—Lincoln Square.

Dr. Bradley lectures at colleges, universities, business organizations, conferences, and churches throughout the U.S. and abroad. His writings on religious and cultural issues have been published in a variety of journals, including: the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Washington Examiner, Al-Jazerra, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Detroit News, Christianity Today, and World Magazine.

Dr. Bradley is called upon by members of the broadcast media for comment on current issues and has appeared on C-SPAN, NPR, CNN/Headline News, and Fox News, among others. He studies and writes on issues concerning fatherhood, the men and boy crisis, criminal justice reform, youth and family, poverty, education policy, social ethics, race in America, and covenant theology.

Rev. Robert A. Sirico

Acton Institute

President Emeritus and Co-Founder

Father Robert A. Sirico is the co-founder and president emeritus of the Acton Institute and the pastor emeritus of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish and Academy in Grand Rapids, Michigan. A regular writer and commentator on religious, political, economic, and social issues, Rev. Sirico's contributions have been carried by the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, Forbes, Washington Times, CNN, ABC, CBS, NPR, and BBC, among others. In his newest book The Economics of the Parables, he discusses the spiritual lessons contained in the parables of Jesus, about human action in the economic sphere. He holds dual American and Italian citizenship.

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