The Catholic Professionals of Greater Philadelphia group welcomes speaker Brian Gail for its next meeting  Thursday, March 14 from 5:50 to 8 p.m. at the Life Center at Malvern Retreat House in Malvern.

Gail, a marketing executive, lecturer and author, will speak on the role of the laity in the Catholic Church.

CatholicPhilly.com and PhaithMagazine.com are cosponsors of the event that aims to attract 1,000 local Catholics and business owners in the Greater Philadelphia area.

Catholic Professionals of Greater Philadelphia is an educational organization with the goal of fostering relationships among Catholic professionals in the region. Participants strive to keep Jesus Christ and the principles of the Catholic faith at the core of their professional and personal development.

Learn more at www.catholicpros.com