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Video: Rev. Robert A. Sirico At The Acton Institute 25th Anniversary Dinner
Video: Rev. Robert A. Sirico At The Acton Institute 25th Anniversary Dinner
Jan 31, 2026 6:01 AM

On October 21st, the Acton Institute celebrated its 25th Anniversary with a dinner at DeVos Place Convention Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The keynote address for the evening was delivered by Acton President and Co-Founder Rev. Robert A. Sirico, who reflected on how the world has changed in the quarter century since he and Kris Mauren founded the Institute, and on what challenges those of mitted to a free and virtuous society face as Acton embarks upon its next twenty-five years. We’re pleased to present the video of Rev. Sirico’s address below.

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