"It's been known throughout history that groups of people who belong to a certain community will often form their own parallel economies. We're seeing this happen now in the Catholic community." Join us for an engaging conversation with Marcellino D'Ambrosio, co-founder and creative director of Sherwood Fellows, about the emerging Catholic parallel economy. Our discussion explores:

• Why today's mass culture is fundamentally anti-Catholic and anti-family
• The alarming statistics showing 11+ million young people leaving the Church
• How parents are being forced to make difficult decisions about education, career, and family life
• The need for Catholic entrepreneurs to build businesses that uphold Catholic values
• Why simply catechizing our children isn't enough when they're immersed in secular culture
• The challenges of balancing entrepreneurship with family stability
• How Catholic professionals can navigate increasingly hostile workplace environments
• Practical advice for those considering taking a stand for their faith in business

Marcellino shares his journey of building a creative agency that helps Catholic organizations develop vision and strategy, rather than just marketing tactics. He offers candid insights about the risks and rewards of being openly Catholic in business today, and why the creation of a parallel economy isn't just optional - it's becoming inevitable.

This episode reminds us that while building Catholic alternatives to mainstream institutions involves sacrifice, it may be the only way to preserve our faith and values for future generations. Whether you're an entrepreneur, business leader, or simply a Catholic trying to navigate career decisions, this conversation offers valuable perspective on living authentically in an increasingly hostile culture.

Resources:
https://sherwoodfellows.com/
https://marcellinodambrosio.substack.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcellinodambrosio/

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