Bringing Catholic beauty into the streets isn’t easy—but when it goes viral, it changes everything.

What happens when you try to bring the beauty of the Catholic Church into the streets of Detroit?

In this inspiring conversation, Daniel Egan shares the story behind a bold project to paint a Catholic mural in Detroit’s Eastern Market. What started as a simple idea—to show people that the Church is here for everyone—turned into a full-scale crowdfunding campaign, creative marketing push, and a rollercoaster journey of obstacles, lessons, and breakthroughs.

Daniel’s vision was simple: let the beauty of the Church spill beyond its walls so people walking by could see and feel it. But the reality was far more complicated. Detroit’s ordinances, property laws, and stakeholder agreements all added unexpected hurdles. Still, when Daniel and his team created a series of hilarious and heartfelt marketing videos, the project went viral across Catholic Twitter and social media, raising the funds they needed almost overnight.

If you’ve ever wondered:
• How do you start a Catholic mural project in your city?
• What legal challenges do you need to navigate before launching?
• How can crowdfunding and social media help bring Catholic projects to life?
• What are the pitfalls of handshake agreements versus formal contracts?

This episode is full of answers. Daniel openly shares what went right—and what went wrong. While the project met its fundraising goals and resonated powerfully with audiences, it was also short-lived because of missing agreements and unforeseen challenges. His honesty offers valuable lessons for Catholic entrepreneurs, artists, and leaders who want to bring bold ideas to the public square.

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