Hallow Co-Founder to Deliver Keynote at LA Religious Education Congress

Alessandro DiSanto will speak on the power of surrender and forgiveness at the 70th annual event.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Alessandro DiSanto, the co-founder of the popular Catholic prayer app Hallow, has been selected as the keynote speaker for the 2026 Los Angeles Religious Education Congress. DiSanto will address the theme of surrender and forgiveness, encouraging attendees to deepen their relationship with Christ and find rest in His will.

Why it matters

DiSanto's selection as keynote speaker reflects the changing landscape of religious education and the growing role of digital platforms in evangelization. As the co-founder of one of the world's most-used Catholic apps, DiSanto brings a unique perspective on reaching modern audiences and bridging the digital-physical divide in the Church.

The details

Hallow, the prayer app co-founded by DiSanto, has seen significant growth since its launch in 2018, featuring collaborations with high-profile figures like Mark Wahlberg, Gwen Stefani, and Father Mike Schmitz. The app even ran a Super Bowl commercial in 2024. DiSanto has also been involved with the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, serving as a panelist and moderator at their Ethical Leadership Lunch events.

  • The 70th annual Los Angeles Religious Education Congress will take place from February 19-22, 2026.
  • DiSanto's keynote address is scheduled for the Morning Praise session on Saturday.

The players

Alessandro DiSanto

The co-founder of the popular Catholic prayer app Hallow, which has become one of the world's most-used Catholic apps since its launch in 2018.

Hallow

A Catholic prayer app that has featured collaborations with high-profile figures like Mark Wahlberg, Gwen Stefani, and Father Mike Schmitz, and even ran a Super Bowl commercial in 2024.

Los Angeles Religious Education Congress

An annual event hosted by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles that will celebrate its 70th year in 2026.

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What they’re saying

“I would argue, 'What's the difference?' I think it's the same thing.”

— Alessandro DiSanto, Co-founder, Hallow (Angelus News)

“Ultimately, one of the things we've learned at Hallow is that that message is actually quite impactful for the people we're trying to reach. In a world that is so dominated by noise, chaos, and the deification of self that, if we invite people to bring their anxieties, their challenges, their addictions to God, that's where we truly find rest.”

— Alessandro DiSanto, Co-founder, Hallow (Angelus News)

What’s next

The Los Angeles Religious Education Congress will take place from February 19-22, 2026, and DiSanto's keynote address is scheduled for the Morning Praise session on Saturday.

The takeaway

DiSanto's selection as keynote speaker for the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress reflects the growing role of digital platforms in evangelization and the Church's efforts to reach modern audiences with the message of surrender, forgiveness, and finding rest in God's will.