There was a time I sat in the pews feeling invisible but Christ saw me, called me, and sent me. Today, I speak to the ones who feel overlooked, reminding them that God doesn’t just use perfect stories; He redeems the broken ones. As a Black Catholic woman, educator, and preacher, I bring Scripture to life with authenticity, joy, and the fierce belief that everyone belongs in the Body of Christ. Whether I’m speaking to youth, walking with women through healing, or igniting Eucharistic fire in a weary heart, I show up with one message: God hasn’t forgotten you. And your story isn’t over; it's just beginning.
Dr. Alice Prince is a Catholic speaker, educator, and evangelist whose voice blends academic depth, spiritual clarity, and heartfelt storytelling. She currently serves as the Director of Evangelization and Communications at St. Josephine Bakhita Parish and the Director of Faith and Formation at St. Louis Catholic Academy. With over 15 years of experience in ministry, education, and public speaking, Dr. Prince brings the Gospel to life in a way that is both accessible and transformative. Her journey began as a young girl sitting in Mass alone, drawn to the sanctuary before she fully understood why. Over time, that quiet curiosity grew into a calling to preach, teach, and build a Church where all God’s people feel seen and loved.
Dr. Prince holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership, a Post-Master’s Certificate in Program Evaluation from Washington University, and multiple ministry certifications from the University of Notre Dame’s McGrath Institute for Church Life. She has studied at the Black Preaching Academy at the St. Thomas Aquinas Institute and is currently discerning her participation in the inaugural Proclaim preaching formation program. Her theological formation and lived experience allow her to speak powerfully on topics such as Eucharistic revival, women’s roles in the Church, hardship and healing, and youth engagement.
Her global reach includes leading a worldwide novena to St. Josephine Bakhita through the Hozana App, based in France, where thousands of Catholics joined her in nine days of prayer and spiritual reflection. Alice has also delivered keynote addresses and workshops for major Catholic conferences, including the Archdiocese of St. Louis Faith & Formation Conference (1,200+ attendees). Her ministry and leadership have earned her recognition through awards such as Women in Leadership, Excellence in Youth Programming, and the Black Women in Energy Anthem Award.
She is the co-host of Bakhita’s Blessings Podcast, a joyful and justice-rooted series that explores Scripture, spirituality, and the sacred stories of God’s people. Whether preaching to teens, guiding women’s retreats, or helping parishes rediscover their purpose, Dr. Prince speaks with conviction, compassion, and a deep love for the Church. Her mission is simple: to help every person encounter the living God who sees them, loves them, and calls them by name.
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Dr. Alice Prince is a nationally recognized Catholic speaker, educator, and evangelist with over 15 years of experience in public ministry, retreat leadership, and motivational preaching. Whether you're planning a parish mission, youth event, conference keynote, or retreat, Dr. Prince will prayerfully craft a message that resonates with your audience, grounded in Scripture and alive with Spirit. She also offers custom emcee services, weaving together joy, reverence, and professionalism to help your event flow beautifully. Below are ten timely and requested topics, each of which can be tailored to your theme and setting:
Eucharistic Revival: Rediscovering the Real Presence
As the Church calls for a national Eucharistic revival, Catholics are hungry to encounter Jesus anew in the Blessed Sacrament. Retreats on this topic help rekindle awe, deepen understanding of the Mass, and inspire Eucharistic living in daily life.
Healing from Spiritual Wounds and Church Hurt
Many faithful are quietly carrying pain from past experiences with the Church or within their own spiritual walk. These retreats offer a safe space for honest reflection, emotional healing, and renewed trust in God’s love and mercy.
Faith and Mental Health: Rest for the Soul and Mind
The integration of Catholic spirituality and mental wellness is more important than ever. Retreats focused on this topic normalize conversations about anxiety, burnout, and depression while offering practical tools and prayerful support.
Women of the Church: Bold, Blessed, and Belonging
Catholic women are seeking community, clarity, and courage in their vocations. These gatherings uplift the feminine genius and explore what it means to lead, heal, and belong in the Church today.
Youth on Fire: Discipleship in a Digital World
Gen Z is spiritually curious but easily overwhelmed by digital noise and cultural contradictions. Youth-focused retreats offer them a bold, relatable encounter with Christ and tools for authentic discipleship rooted in truth and belonging.
Catholic Social Teaching in Action: Justice, Mercy, and the Margins
Catholics are increasingly drawn to connect their faith with real-world impact. This topic equips participants to live out the Church’s teachings on human dignity, solidarity, and care for the poor through prayer and action.
The Domestic Church: Strengthening Catholic Families
In a culture of chaos, families are yearning for peace, purpose, and connection. Retreats that focus on building the 'domestic church' offer couples and parents faith-centered practices to pass on the faith and thrive as a spiritual unit.
Overcoming Hardship through Hope: Faith in the Fire
Whether facing illness, grief, financial strain, or personal loss, many Catholics need spiritual fortitude. This retreat theme focuses on how suffering can be redemptive, how hope anchors the soul, and how God meets us in the middle of the storm.
The Art of Belonging: Diversity, Inclusion, and Catholic Identity
Communities are asking how to truly reflect the universality of the Church. This topic invites dialogue around racial justice, cultural representation, and building parishes where everyone feels seen, valued, and loved.
Living the Beatitudes: The Blueprint for Holy Living
More than just poetic verses, the Beatitudes are radical calls to holiness. These retreats break open each beatitude as a pathway to joy, humility, and sanctity in a modern world.
