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Lent & Love Singles Summit
As the global online dating services market swells to a staggering USD 6.97 billion valuation in 2025, a startling paradox has emerged: Americans are more digitally connected yet more “relationally bankrupt” than ever before. With over 50% of U.S. adults now identifying as single, and recent studies highlighting a “loneliness epidemic” that poses health risks equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day, 365 Catholic Singles Community & Newsletter is launching a radical intervention.
From February 20–22, 2026, the Singles Summit on Lent & Love will provide a high-level strategic roadmap for those trapped in the “digital cell” of endless swiping and “ghosting.” While the multi-billion dollar dating app industry profits from keeping users single and scrolling, this three-day virtual intensive is designed to help singles “Stop Swiping and Start Solving.” To unite the global faithful in this mission of love, the summit is hosted virtually via Zoom, inviting participants from every corner of the world to join this vibrant, international gathering of hearts.
“The current dating app model is a gluttony of pixels that leaves the soul starved,” says the organizers at 365 Catholic Singles Community & Newsletter. “For many, their phone has effectively become their spouse. We are here to reclaim the Sacrament of Marriage by providing those who desire a holy union with a clear way to navigate the path, rather than blindly and mindlessly swiping in isolation year after year.”
A Nightly Antidote to the Isolation Crisis
The summit serves as a gateway to the 365 Catholic Singles Community & Newsletter, a revolutionary ecosystem that provides a nightly solution to the modern isolation crisis. Unlike the billion-dollar apps that thrive on user retention through “ghosting,” this Catholic singles community offers:
- Live, Real-Person Interaction: Nightly virtual gatherings that replace the “digital loop” with authentic fellowship.
- A Culture of Prayer: Community-centered prayer that grounds the search for a spouse in a shared faith.
- Zero Swiping Policy: An environment built on intentionality and dignity rather than a marketplace of pixels.
- The Mission of Matrimony: A dedicated focus on helping singles marry a good and holy Catholic spouse through the Sacrament of Marriage, founded on the firm belief that this vocation is possible for all singles who desire it.
Expert Faculty for the 2026 Summit
The summit features an unprecedented trifecta of world-class experts:
- Evan Marc Katz: The Strategy Expert and world’s first dating coach (pioneering the industry since 2003) with over 23 years of experience.
- Alessandra Conti: The Catholic Celebrity Matchmaker and Co-founder of Matchmakers In The City based in Beverly Hills.
- Fr. Timothy Gallagher: The Spiritual Director and renowned leader who provides 14 rules for discernment from St. Ignatian to overcome discouragement
The event is designed for “The Busy Professional” and “The Heartbroken Seeking Healing,” offering a specific “Lenten Fast from Loneliness” for Catholics aged 18–118, including those never married, widowed, divorced, or annulled.
Event Details:
- Dates: February 20–22, 2026 (Friday-Sunday)
- Format: Virtual via Zoom (Accessible Everywhere)
- Time: 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM ET
- Tickets: Tickets are available until SOLD OUT; please note that last year’s event reached full virtual capacity.
- Official Website to purchase Tickets: www.
CatholicSinglesNewsletter.com