Rebuild Christendom.
Building the City of God, One Community at a Time.
Civitas Dei is a Catholic nonprofit uniting young Catholics to build intentional communities across America, revitalizing Christendom from the ground up.
Our Vision
The City of God in The Modern World
To usher in the Kingdom of God on Earth through the establishment of Catholic civilization—by building new foundational townships and integrating the values of Catholic culture into pre-existing communities. We aim to lay the foundations for a cultural renewal that begins locally.
One Community at a Time
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The Altar
Re-centering local life around the Eucharistic sacrifice, restoring beautiful liturgy, and ordering our daily rhythms around the prayer of the Church.
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The Guild
Revitalizing local economies by acquiring main street businesses, supporting Catholic trades, and fostering vocational apprenticeship for young men.
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The Hearth
Cultivating dense networks of family life and deep fraternal bonds to anchor a resilient, self-sustaining Catholic culture.
Who We Are
A Catholic movement of young men, building Christendom from the ground up.
CIVITAS DEI is a Catholic nonprofit uniting young men (ages 21–37) to build intentional local Catholic communities across America — revitalizing Christendom from the ground up.
Founded at Thomas Aquinas College by John Gutch and Christopher Wolfenden.
100+
Passionate Young Men
8+
Township Communities
6+
Partner Colleges
The Solution
Community-Led Revival via TOWNSHIPS
A CIVITAS TOWNSHIP is an intentional Catholic community — built through the strategic acquisition of local businesses, real estate, and organized parish life — transforming an ordinary town into a thriving, beautiful, Catholic locality.
Business
Catholic-owned trades & local commerce.
Real Estate
Homes & storefronts in walkable proximity.
Culture
Processions, feasts, fraternal life.
A town where the bells ring, the streets are beautiful, the businesses are Catholic, and the faith is alive.
Live Case Study
Warren, Massachusetts: The Model in Action
The first live proof the TOWNSHIP model works organically — 20 Catholic families have formed a thriving intentional community, and the first business acquisition is now underway.
20
Catholic Families
1st
Business Acquisition
LIVE
Proof of Concept
Mount Civitas Aerial View
The sprawling 155+ acre campus in Poultney, Vermont, featuring historic brick buildings, athletic fields, and pristine nature.
Historic Campus Facade
The iconic brick and ivy architecture of the main buildings at the heart of Mount Civitas.
Academic & Lodging Buildings
Classic architecture offering housing, classrooms, and seminar spaces for programs and resident guests.
The Campus Commons
Spacious and beautiful common areas designed for student gatherings, study groups, and community life.
Study & Recreation Lounges
Additional comfortable lounges spread across campus buildings for quiet reading and conversation.
The Dining Refectory
A grand community dining space where residents and visitors share communal meals and hospitality.
Historic Main Hall Entrance
Beautiful craftsmanship and classic woodwork inside the main administrative and academic hall.
The Campus Theater
A dedicated auditorium space for guest lectures, community meetings, films, and theatrical productions.
Athletic & Recreation Facilities
Full-scale athletic gymnasium to support physical wellness and fraternal recreation.
Scenic Vermont Campus Grounds
Beautiful pathways and nature surrounding the college campus in Poultney, Vermont.
Outdoor Gathering Space
Fire pits and outdoor seating areas fostering late-night discussions, fellowship, and recreation.
Launch Project
National HQ: Mount Civitas
✓ We Won the Bid — Portion of the Campus Awarded
The former Green Mountain College campus — 155+ acres of historic buildings, valued at $20M+ — has been offered by Raj Peter Bhakta to a Catholic mission-aligned organization. CIVITAS DEI has secured a portion as our national headquarters, with additional buildings unlocking as we raise operational capital.
Campus Facts
- Location
- Poultney, VT
- Acreage
- 155+ acres
- Value
- $20M+
- Status
- Portion Secured
As Seen In
The Washington Post — “Why Catholicism is Drawing in Gen Z Men”
April 2, 2026
The Washington Post featured the Gen Z Catholic revival sweeping America — the very movement CIVITAS DEI was founded to lead. CIVITAS DEI and the TOWNSHIP model are the organized expression of this cultural moment.
Read the article →Connections include Prince Albert von und Taxis · George Farmer · Cardinal Dolan · St. Placid’s Foundation
Investment Opportunity
The Ask
$1,000,000
Fundraising capital to unlock additional campus buildings and accelerate TOWNSHIP rollout.
How Funds Are Used
- Campus Maintenance & Repairs$500,000
- Programming & Formation
- Staff & Operations
- Fundraising & Development
“Thy Kingdom Come” starts with stewards who support this movement.
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