Join Dr. Johann D'Souza of he Virtuous Leaders Podcast as he chats with Peter Blute, the Executive Director of Young Catholic Professionals (YCP).

Peter has led YCP’s growth from a small Dallas group to a powerful network spanning 42 cities, inspiring thousands of young adults in their 20s and 30s. His mission is to blend faith with work, building strong communities and guiding Catholics to live with purpose.

Top 5 Insights from Peter Blute

• Peter credits his success to pairing hard work with a Catholic understanding of sanctifying the world through co-creation with God, a perspective deepened over the past decade.

• YCP stands out by focusing on faith-work integration, offering professional development, networking, and intergenerational mentorship for young Catholics.

• Over the next 15 years, Peter envisions YCP fostering confident faith, strong marriages, and new apostolates, raising leaders who will influence secular and church spaces.

• He emphasizes collaboration over competition with groups like Scent Ventures and Leonine Forum, promoting synergy to build up the Church through professional networks.

• As Executive Director, Peter supports a team of 12 staff and 750 volunteers, focusing on fundraising, relationship-building, and creating space for professional and spiritual growth.

Peter Blute

Executive Director of Young Catholic Professionals (YCP)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterblute/

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Dr. Johann D'Souza

Clinical Psychologist at Values First Therapy

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