A Special SemiQuinCentennial Event

Thursday, July 2, 2026
8:00 PM CT | 9:00 PM ET
Broadcast Live on EWTN
Filmed at Historic Fort McHenry

As America celebrates its 250th birthday, join an inspiring panel of distinguished guests for a thought-provoking evening exploring the principles upon which the United States was founded—and why rediscovering them is essential for our future.

“Holding These Truths Again: Reclaiming Our Founding Principles” brings together leading voices in science, medicine, faith, public service, and leadership to examine the philosophical and scientific foundations of America’s enduring ideals.

Featured Speakers:
Dr. Anthony Rizzi – Physicist, Philosopher, Founder of the Institute for Advanced Physics
Dr. Ben Carson – Renowned Neurosurgeon and Former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Bishop Thomas Paprocki – Bishop of Springfield, Illinois
Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone – Archbishop of San Francisco
Gene Kranz – Legendary NASA Flight Director for the Apollo Moon Missions