The Latest Scientific Evidence of God – Fr Robert Spitzer at the Napa Institute Summer Conference The Napa Institute 2026-09-19 | The Latest Scientific Evidence of God – Fr Robert Spitzer at the Napa Institute Summer Conference
National Celebrate Life Day Rally | Mark Rohlena, Executive Director of Napa Institute The Napa Institute 2024-06-23 | Mark Rohlena, Executive Director of Napa Institute speaking on the National Mall at the 2024 Celebrate Life Rally, commemorating the anniversary of the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Robert Cardinal Sarah: The Catholic Church’s Answer to the Practical Atheism of Our Age The Napa Institute 2024-06-14 | His Eminence Robert Cardinal Sarah delivers a speech on The Catholic Church’s Answer to the Practical Atheism of Our Age in Washington, DC. This event has co-hosted by the Napa Institute and the Catholic Information Center.
How Christian Business Leaders Can Serve the Common Good | ESG | Faith & Business The Napa Institute 2024-05-23 | How can Christian executives maintain focus on value creation in service to the common good, in the context of widespread ESG expectations?Prepared by Andy Puzder | Former CEO of CKE RestaurantsDelivered by Timothy R. Busch | Co-founder/Chairman of the Board
Practical Steps for Dealing with DEI | Faith & Business The Napa Institute 2024-05-15 | Roger Severino |Vice President of Domestic Policy and The Joseph C. and Elizabeth A. Anderlik Fellow at The Heritage FoundationStephanie Holmes |Founder, Brighter Side HRTracy Phillips| Professor of Human Resources, Busch School of Business
The Tension Between Profit and the Common Good | David Bahnsen | Faith & Business The Napa Institute 2024-05-08 | David Bahnsen|Managing Partner & CIO of The Bahnsen GroupHow should we address the apparent creative tension between the fiduciary duty to generate profits for shareholders and a moral obligation to serve society?
Everything You Need to Know About Socially Responsible Investing | Faith & Business | Christianity The Napa Institute 2024-05-01 | Mary Brunson | Co-Founder, Investing for CatholicsRick Todd | Co-Founder and CEO, InnovestBorja Barragan | Founder, AltumFaithfulInvestingTim Schwarzenberger | Portfolio Manager, InspireJohn Grabowski | Professor of Theology, CatholicUniversity of AmericaTony Minopoli | President and CEO, Knights of Columbus Asset AdvisorsJeff McCroy | CEO of Christian Brother’s Investment ServicesDan Svogun | Professor of Finance, Busch School ofBusiness (Moderator)
Toward a New Feminism: Healing the Sex Wars | Napa Institute Summer Conference The Napa Institute 2024-02-23 | Erika Bachiochi, Leah Libresco, and Abigail Favale speak at the Napa Institute Summer Conference about modern feminism and how to find healing in this sexual revolution.
Idea Of A Christian Society | Ryan Anderson | Napa Institute Conference The Napa Institute 2024-02-19 | ...
Crossing the Threshold of Hope | Dr. Carl Trueman on Christian Hope in Turbulent Times The Napa Institute 2024-02-08 | Carl R. Trueman is a graduate of the Universities of Cambridge (MA, Classics) and Aberdeen (PhD, Church History). Originally a Reformation specialist, his most recent work has been in the areas of modernity, selfhood, and identity politics. He currently serves as professor of Biblical and Religious Studies at Grove City College, PA. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books, most recently The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self (Crossway) and the forthcoming Oxford Handbook of Calvin and Calvinism (co-edited with Bruce Gordon). He also writes for First Things and Public Discourse. He is married to Catriona and has two adult children.
A Fire Upon The Earth | Dr. Jonathan Reyes | Catholic Conference Keynote The Napa Institute 2024-02-05 | ...
The Good News About Science And the Faith | Stephen Barr | Christianity & Science The Napa Institute 2024-01-30 | ...
Anchor Your Soul: 3 Ways to Find Hope in Times of Discouragement | Ester Munt Brooks The Napa Institute 2023-12-27 | ...
Faith, Science, and the Challenge of Scientism | Fr. Robert Spitzer The Napa Institute 2023-12-19 | Fr. Robert Spitzer is a Jesuit, and is currently the President of the Magis Center of Reason and Faith (www.magiscenter.com) and the Spitzer Center for Ethical Leadership (www.spitzercenter.org). He is the host of a weekly international EWTN television program – Father Spitzer’s Universe.Fr. Spitzer was President of Gonzaga University from 1998 to 2009, where he made significant contributions in faith and ethics programs, facilities, and enrollment. He is the author of twelve books, dozens of scholarly articles, and has appeared on many television series including the Larry King Show confronting Stephen Hawking – as well as PBS, the History Channel, and the Today Show.
The Art of Happiness with Arthur Brooks | Napa Institute The Napa Institute 2023-12-13 | Arthur Brooks speaking about the art and science of happiness during the Napa Institute Summer Conference for Catholic leaders, clergy, and religious.Arthur C. Brooks is the Parker Gilbert Montgomery Professor of the Practice of Public and Nonprofit Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School, and Professor of Management Practice at the Harvard Business School, where he teaches courses on leadership and happiness. He is also a columnist at The Atlantic, where he writes the popular “How to Build a Life” column. Brooks is the author of 13 books, including the 2022 #1 New York Times bestseller From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life and the forthcoming Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier with co-author Oprah Winfrey available September 2023. He speaks to audiences all around the world about human happiness and works to raise well-being within private companies, universities, public agencies, and community organizations.
Healing in Married Intimate Life | Chris & Natalie Stefanick | Catholic Teaching The Napa Institute 2023-12-11 | Chris & Natalie Stefanick talk at the 2023 Napa Institute Summer Conference about intimacy and healing.
Napa Institute: Renew The Church, Transform the Culture | Our Mission The Napa Institute 2023-11-30 | THE AMERICA WE ANTICIPATED IS HERE. HOW WE RESPOND MEANS EVERYTHING.We believe that now is the time to advance the re-evangelization of the United States. Yet many yearn for the foundation they need to advance Christ’s mission. At the same time, leaders and benefactors yearn to support Catholic causes. The Napa Institute acts as a conduit so all can courageously and eloquently defend our faith in the public square.The Holy Spirit was certainly at work when we founded the Napa Institute over a decade ago. Since then, we have brought people together to deepen their faith by growing an authentic relationship with Jesus Christ and their fellow Christians. With open seating at meals and other opportunities to socialize, our events allow time for fellowship and friendship in a way that is unrivaled among Catholic conferences.The Napa Institute inspires:Deeper conversationsDeeper impactDeeper faithDeeper friendshipVisit Our Website: napa-institute.orgAttend An Event: napa-institute.org/events
Eucharistic Procession Through New York City | Fr. Mike Schmitz | Napa Institute The Napa Institute 2023-11-29 | The Napa Institute hosted a mass and eucharistic procession at Saint Patrick's Cathedral with celebrant and homilist, Fr. Mike Schmitz. Over 5,000 were in attendance making this one of New York's most largely attended eucharistic procession.Join us in New York on October 15, 2024 from 3pm-6pm for our next procession!Sign up today: napa-institute.org/event/nyc2024
The Church, Her Mission Terrain, and Its Challenges: Dan Cellucci The Napa Institute 2023-11-15 | Dan Cellucci is CEO of Catholic Leadership Institute, an apostolate providing leadership training and consulting to more than 290 bishops, 2,700 priests, and over 35,000 deacons, religious and lay leaders in more than 120 dioceses.Prior to his election as CEO, Dan served as Senior Vice President for Catholic Leadership Institute, working as the primary liaison with bishops and overseeing the apostolate’s marketing and services. Dan is a sought-after advisor, consultant, and presenter for the Church, playing a lead role in projects in the Archdioceses of Miami and Boston as well as the Diocese of Pittsburgh and at the North American College. Dan has served for the past two years as a member of the National Advisory Council for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.Dan oversees research associated with Catholic Leadership Institute's Disciple Maker Index, a parish survey tool that seeks to help pastors and pastoral leaders focus their efforts toward evangelization. Since its inception, the Disciple Maker Index has reached over 3,000 parishes and 500,000 Catholics. Working with this incredible data and more than 25 years of field experience, Dan and the team have recently embarked on an ambitious plan to define what the Next Generation Parish and Diocese looks like in the next 10 years. Dan and his wife Tricia are the proud parents of four children and live in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
The Food That Gives Eternal Life by Msgr. James Shea The Napa Institute 2023-11-08 | Monsignor Shea has served as the sixth president of the university since 2009. He is a Catholic priest of the Diocese of Bismarck, North Dakota.
Renewing The Church as Mother and Teacher: Helen Alvare The Napa Institute 2023-10-31 | Helen Alvaré is Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and the Robert A. Levy Endowed Chair in Law and Liberty at Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University, where she teaches Family Law, Law and Religion, and Property Law. She publishes on matters concerning marriage, parenting, non-marital households, and the First Amendment religion clauses. She is faculty advisor to the law school’s Civil Rights Law Journal, and the Latino/a Law Student Association, a Member of the Holy See’s Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life (Vatican City), a board member of Catholic Relief Services, a member of the Executive Committee of the AALS’ Section on Law and Religion, and an ABC news consultant. She cooperates with the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations as a speaker and a delegate to various United Nations conferences concerning women and the family.In addition to her books, and her publications in law reviews and other academic journals, Professor Alvaré publishes regularly in news outlets including the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Huffington Post, and CNN.com. She also speaks at academic and professional conferences in the United States, Europe, Latin America and Australia.Prior to joining the faculty of Scalia Law, Professor Alvaré taught at the Columbus School of Law at the Catholic University of America; represented the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops before legislative bodies, academic audiences and the media; and was a litigation attorney for the Philadelphia law firm of Stradley, Ronon, Stevens & Young.Professor Alvaré received her law degree from Cornell University School of Law and her master’s degree in Systematic Theology from the Catholic University of America.
Learning from Europe - 10 Principles for Evangelizing Secular Culture at Napa Institute Conference The Napa Institute 2023-10-25 | Learning from Europe - 10 Principles for Evangelizing Secular Culture at Napa Institute Conference
Glorifying Christ: Life and Legacy of Cardinal Francis E. George, O.M.I. | Napa Institute Conference The Napa Institute 2023-10-17 | Michael Heinlen, Bishop Thomas Paprocki, Fran Maier, and Mary FioRito sit down at the Napa Institute 2023 Summer Conference to discuss the new book "Glorifying Christ: Life and Legacy of Cardinal Francis E. George, O.M.I."
How Diocese Can Help Men Discern a Priestly Vocation: Fr. Bill Watson at Napa Institute Conference The Napa Institute 2023-10-10 | Sacred Story Institute has created a new 10-week on-line course called TRUE HEART, for men who want to consider a diocesan vocation. The program has been beta-tested in the Seattle Archdiocese. The breakout session will describe the structure of the course, how to run it and what to expect as a result. One of its great benefits is that many men can go through the 10-week course at a time. One of its features uses pastors as cohort leaders for smaller groups of men, allowing a vocation team to be present to an entire diocese and providing pas- tors a way to mentor men as they discern a possible diocesan priestly vocation.
The Legacy of Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI) : Fr. Fessio at Napa Institute Conference The Napa Institute 2023-10-03 | Fr. Fessio will present on why he believes Joseph Ratzinger/Pope Benedict XVI will be a Doctor of the Church, including an overview of this major contributions in theology, exegesis, liturgy, and more. Learn how engaged Catholics can benefit from—and promote—that legacy.
The True And Mighty Handmaids Tale: Alexandra DeSanctis Napa Institute Conference The Napa Institute 2023-09-28 | Alexandra DeSanctis is a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, where she writes on culture and family issues, with a particular focus on abortion policy and pro-life advocacy. She began her career at National Review as a journalist covering politics, elections, religion, and abortion policy. She is a contributing writer at National Review, and her articles have been published in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, the Atlantic, and the Human Life Review, among other publications. Alexandra speaks for audiences across the country, including for college and high-school students, about the future of the pro-life movement. She is co-author with Ryan T. Anderson of the 2022 book Tearing Us Apart: How Abortion Harms Everything and Solves Nothing.
You Shall Be My Witnesses: VP Mike Pence at Napa Institute | Living Out Your Faith in Public Life The Napa Institute 2023-09-20 | Vice President Mike Pence explores the importance of christian people living out their faith in public life. Vice President Pence discusses the role of faith in shaping one's values and convictions, and how these principles can guide individuals in their public roles and responsibilities.Drawing from his extensive experience in public service and his strong Christian faith, Vice President Pence offers valuable insights on the intersection of faith and public life. This keynote is a must-watch for anyone interested in the influence of Christianity in the public sphere and the importance of individuals living out their faith in today's complex world.
A Man For All Seasons: Chris Stefanick at Napa Institute Conference | Navigating Modern Masculinity The Napa Institute 2023-09-13 | Join us for an inspiring journey as Chris Stenaick delivers a powerful keynote talk on the importance of rekindling manhood in the 21st century. In this thought-provoking presentation, Chris, a devout Catholic, explores the profound significance of embracing traditional virtues and values in today's rapidly changing world. Discover how Catholic principles can guide men towards authentic manhood, fostering strength, responsibility, and leadership. Chris Stenaick's insightful perspective is sure to resonate with our Catholic audience, offering a unique blend of faith and wisdom for a brighter future.
End Of All Things: Tim Gray at Napa Institute Conference | How The Church Navigates Difficult Times The Napa Institute 2023-09-07 | Tim Gray is President of the Augustine Institute and a well-known Catholic speaker and author.Under Dr. Gray’s leadership, the Augustine Institute has established the largest Catholic graduate school of theology in the country, and has created best-selling programs including: Symbolon, a comprehensive program of faith formation for adults; The Search, a celebrated evangelization series, FORMED, a digital platform with a vast array of Catholic films, eBooks, and audio talks; and Word of Life, a robust K-8 curriculum.Dr. Gray has a Ph.D. in Biblical Studies from Catholic University of America and is the author of several books including Peter: Keys to Following Jesus and Praying Scripture for a Change: An Introduction to Lectio Divina.Tim and his wife Kris, live in Littleton, Colorado. They have one son, a daughter-in-law, and two granddaughters.
What We Need Now – Curtis Martin at Napa Institute Summer Conference The Napa Institute 2023-09-03 | Curtis A. Martin founded the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) in 1998. He holds a master’s degree in Theology and is the author of the best-selling books, Made for More, and Making Missionary Disciples. In 2004, Curtis and his wife, Michaelann, were awarded the Benemerenti Medal by Pope Saint John Paul II for their outstanding service to the Church. In 2011, Pope Benedict XVI appointed Curtis as a Consultor to the Pontifical Council of the New Evangelization. Curtis and his wife, Michaelann, live in Colorado. They have been blessed with nine children, and eight grandchildren....so far.
Introduction to the 13th Annual Napa Institute Summer Conference — “What we need now” The Napa Institute 2023-06-13 | ...
Attendee Etiquette at the Napa Institute Summer Conference The Napa Institute 2023-06-13 | One of Napa Institute's most fruitful components of the summer conference is the network of accomplished Catholic leaders who come together at the conference. Tim Busch and John Meyer sit down to provide guidance for those lay-apostolate leaders who are attending this summer's conference. For more information regarding the conference, including the conference schedule, visit our website at napa-institute.org
New Attendee Orientation for the 13th Annual Napa Institute Summer Conference — “What We Need Now” The Napa Institute 2023-06-13 | The Napa Institute welcomes first-time attendees to this incredible week of prayer, formation, and fellowship. Tim Busch, John Meyer, and Fr. Robert Spitzer sit down to introduce first-time attendees to the conference experience. For more information regarding the conference, including the conference schedule, visit our website at napa-institute.org
Love Your Enemies w/ Fr. Paul Scalia — Napa Institute The Napa Institute 2023-05-19 | Father Paul Scalia discusses how we as Catholics can lead with love and truth in fighting the good fight.
Remember that procreation is a sacred gift from God #sexuality #catholic The Napa Institute 2023-03-11 | ...
A Conversation with J.D. Vance at the Napa Institute 2021 Summer Conference The Napa Institute 2023-02-06 | J.D. Vance, Author & Ohio Senate Candidate#Catholic #CultureWars #TheChurch #Evangelization
Reforming and Renewing the Church – Panel at the Napa Institute 2021 Summer Conference The Napa Institute 2023-02-06 | Francis X. Maier, Senior Fellow, Ethics & Public Policy Center; Senior Research Associate in Constitutional Studies, University of Notre DameR.R. Reno, Editor, First ThingsCarl R. Trueman, Theologian & Author#Catholic #TheFutureOfTheChurch #Evangelization #TheChurch
Sunday Anticipated Mass – Rev Salvatore J Cordileone at the Napa Institute 2021 Summer Conference The Napa Institute 2023-02-06 | This Mass was livestreamed on Saturday, July 24, 2021 from the Eleventh Annual Summer Conference in Napa, CA.#Catholic #Mass #Clergy #Eucharist
A Church in Crisis – Ralph Martin at the Napa Institute 2021 Summer Conference The Napa Institute 2023-02-06 | Ralph Martin, President, Renewal Ministries#Catholic #TheFutureOfTheChurch #TheChurch #Evangelization
The Christian’s Role as Priests – Dr. John Bergsma at the Napa Institute Summer Conference The Napa Institute 2023-02-06 | Dr. John Bergsma, Professor of Theology, Franciscan University of SteubenvilleJoin Dr. John Bergsma for a morning scripture study on the Christian's role as priest.#Catholic #Evangelization #Priests #Clergy
Immigration – Bishops Panel at the Napa Institute Summer Conference The Napa Institute 2023-02-06 | Most Rev. Mario E. Dorsonville, Bishop of Washington and Chairman of the U.S. Conference of Bishops' Conference on MigrationMost Rev. José H. Gomez, Archbishop of Los AngelesMost Rev. Thomas Wenski, Archbishop of MiamiModerated by Montserrat Alvarado#Catholic #Immigration #Bishops #HumanRights
Signs of the Times – Dr. Tim Gray at the Napa Institute 2012 Summer Conference The Napa Institute 2023-02-06 | Dr. Tim Gray, President, Augustine Institute #Catholic #SacredScripture
Being a Christian in western culture #christian #billbarr #catholic #catholicspeakers The Napa Institute 2023-02-02 | ...
What is Freedom For? – Sohrab Ahmari at the Napa Institute 2020 Summer Conference The Napa Institute 2023-01-26 | Sohrab Ahmari, Author/Op-ed Editor, The New York PostRecorded at the Satellite Event in Washington, D.C.#Catholic #ReligiousLiberty #HumanRights
Our Role In Gods Plan for Renewal – Fr. Bill Watson at the Napa Institute 2020 Summer Conference The Napa Institute 2023-01-26 | Fr. Bill Watson, S.J., President & Founder, Sacred Story Institute#Catholic #TheChurch #TheFutureOfTheChurch
Spiritual Warfare – Fr. Ambrose Criste at the Napa Institute 2021 Summer Conference The Napa Institute 2023-01-23 | Fr. Ambrose Criste, O. Praem, Director of Formation, St. Michael’s Abbey, Orange County, CA#Catholic #SpiritualWarfare #AngelsAndSaints
The Case for the Body in Public Bioethics – O. Carter Snead at the Napa Institute Conference The Napa Institute 2023-01-23 | O. Carter Snead, Director, de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture, University of Notre Dame#Catholic #ScienceAndGod #Transgenderism #Morality
Continuous Christian Renewal – Fr Roger Landry at the Napa Institute 2021 Summer Conference The Napa Institute 2023-01-23 | Fr. Roger Landry, Attaché, Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations#Catholic #Evangelization #TheChurch
Now Is The Time – Curtis Martin at the 2021 Napa Institute Summer Conference The Napa Institute 2023-01-23 | Curtis Martin, Founder/CEO, Fellowship of Catholic Students (FOCUS)#Catholic #Evangelization #CultureWars #TheChurch
Exorcist: “Everything the Catholic Church teaches you is true” #catholic #spiritiualawakening The Napa Institute 2023-01-05 | ...
