President
Catholic United Financial
Coming soon.
Artist, Writer, Advocate
Darling is known within the Minnesota Catholic community and beyond for his talents as an actor, writer and composer. As a key figure at Open Window Theatre in Inver Grove Heights, Minn., Jeromy has captivated audiences with his compelling performances. Additionally, Darling is the Director of Mentorship for The Redemption Project, a nonprofit organization based in Bloomington that helps mentor inmates and prepare them for employment after their release from incarceration.
“My lecture will talk about the power of stories, referencing the unique individual story of our own personal lives, the drama of Salvation that we’re all a part of, and the unique ability for stories to convert a heart. Stories are transcendent – they take us out of world, and often our comfort zone, and activate the imagination, which is a crucial part of the Christian life. To see with the eyes of faith requires enormous imagination. The evil one knows this and is working overtime in these modern times, to hijack our imagination for lesser things.”
Conference attendees and guests are invited to attend the world-premiere of “Something So Big“, a cabaret-style performance written and performed by local artist Jeromy Darling, and commissioned by Catholic United Financial.
“Something So Big” blends elements of cabaret with an original story centered on faith and grief. Set in the future, the story follows a wealthy man in London seeking to erase the memories of his deceased daughter through the help of science. But nature and faith intervene to take this grieving father through a short lifetime of his child as experienced through her favorite memories. Through this journey, themes of faith and grief intertwine.
The 75-minute performance blends a compelling narrative story with original live music, hymns, humor, Catholic poetry, and Eucharistic theology to explore the profound question, “How could something so big be found in something so small?”
Any Benefit or Associate Member aged 16 or above, elected by their local Council or Parish Volunteer Team.
Delegates are required to attend the business meeting at the Triennial Conference on Sept. 14, 2024, and participate in virtual voting during the non-conference years of 2025 and 2026.
Delegates will receive complimentary hotel accommodation and meals at the DoubleTree Hotel in Bloomington, free entry to Friday’s entertainment, as well as a $75 stipend and mileage reimbursement.
To sign up as a Delegate, please contact your local volunteer team leaders or reach out to engage@catholicunited.org.