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 religious procession with clergy and participants walking on a street, carrying a canopy and religious items, dressed in robes and formal attire, against a backdrop of residential buildings and green trees.

A unique experience

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

    • 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)

  • 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.

  • People gathered at a long outdoor dining table under a large canopy, enjoying food and drinks, with a scenic landscape of rolling hills and trees in the background.

    Vineyard Visit

  • Two men dressed in a suit and clerical attire standing outside, smiling and holding drinks. They are engaged in conversation. In the background, a woman in white and a baby is sitting on a bench, with potted plants and trees around.

    Life changing relationships

  • A group of people walking on a forest trail surrounded by tall trees and green foliage.

    Pilgrimage

  • A man in a dark blazer and white shirt speaking to an audience of diverse people seated at tables in a room with a stone wall background.

    Intellectual Discourse

  • A priest holding a chalice elevates it during a Catholic Mass, with altar servers kneeling and a congregation in the foreground. The church interior features icons and religious statues.

    Holy Mass

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

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