June 12-20, 2026
Pro Civitate Dei
Pro Civitate Dei is not a program; it is an immersion in Catholic life as it was meant to be lived.
Since 2015, Pro Civitate Dei has sought to foster the restoration of Catholic culture in a rich liturgical and intellectual environment inspired by Christian conviviality.
PCD gathers university students, young professionals and noted faculty members in a spiritual environment assisted by the priests of the Fraternity of St. Joseph the Guardian, in La Londe-les-Maures, France in collaboration with Tithe for Tradition.
Contact at pcdfrance@gmail.com.
A unique experience
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At Pro Civitate Dei we have three priorities, in order of emphasis:
The Solemn Liturgy – Our first end is to worship God. Everything else follows.
Christian Conviviality – We cultivate true Catholic culture, where the faith permeates everything, from table to conversation.
Rigorous Intellectual Debate – The vigorous discussion of subjects in our talks continues outside the classroom in a convivial setting with noted professors and scholarly youth, surrounded by the remains of a Catholic France which is rightfully ours.
These three priorities define the spirit of Pro Civitate Dei—a place where faith, culture, and reason are integrated, not compartmentalized.
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Pro Civitate Dei welcomes undergraduates, graduate students, and young professionals. Admissions are competitive and granted on a rolling basis with limited spots available.
Please fill out an application to be considered.
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here are two tiers of registration:
€1650 – Standard fee for young professionals & students with university funding.
€650 – Scholarship rate for undergraduates who have exhausted other means.
For most participants, once you arrive in La Londe, you will incur no noticeable expenses, apart from souvenirs or personal items.
A limited number of scholarships are available for undergraduates who demonstrate financial need.
If you are interested in contributing to the scholarship fund to help support a student’s attendance, please contact us.
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Lodging (in La Londe-les-Maures), meals, and drinks June 12–19 (departure early June 20)
Instruction in wine, apéritifs, and proper hospitality
A day trip to the island of Porquerolles
Pilgrimage along an ancient Christian route
Daily lectures from distinguished faculty
Assistance in planning international travel (airfare not included)
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Each day, the program is anchored by:
Solemn High Mass
The fully chanted Divine Office: Prime, Vespers, and Compline
This is not an academic seminar with a liturgical component. It is an immersion in the Catholic life as it was meant to be lived.
What others have said
"My relationship with Christ is priceless, but you have helped me worship Him better and love Him more."
— Notre Dame Student
"I've found last year's Pro Civ to be transformational for my family and for my business dealings."
— Consultant
"What has this program meant to me? Considering I converted, everything!"
— Harvard Student