Recognizing the Church’s wisdom and its potential to build up a just and flourishing society, the Napa Institute and The Catholic University of
America invite you to participate in the conference “Human Ecology: Integrating 125 Years of Catholic Social Doctrine.”
Join Us In Bringing Positive Change To The Business World
Catholic teaching extends into every area of life and culture and this includes the world of business. This rich teaching communicates truths and principles that are relevant to every aspect of human flourishing.
If you’re a business executive, CEO, clergy or religious leader, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to learn from the speakers, get to know the attendees and spend some time in self-reflection and prayer.
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In recognition of the anniversary of Rerum Novarum and Centesimus Annus, as well as the contributions of Pope Francis’ Laudato Si, the talks will cover human ecology and how to better serve our businesses and community.
Through the lens of the teachings of three popes we’ll consider the following questions:
• What is required for a truly sustainable, widespread, and inclusive prosperity? • What is the vocation of business leaders who are committed to their Catholic faith, to the common good, and to the life of virtue?
Learn From 3 Popes and 125 Years of Catholic Social Teaching
Pope Leo XIII: Rerum Novarum
Pope Leo wrote that the Church’s desire is that the poor should rise above poverty and they should better their condition in life. He believes that this promotion is most likely to occur through the virtues.
Saint John Paul II: Centesimus Annus
Saint John Paul II notes that the poor are right to ask for a share in the material goods of the society and to make good use for their capacity to work. He notes that in order for this to be the case, certain economic conditions as well as political stability are required for human beings to make good use of their own labor.
Pope Francis:Laudati Si
The Holy Father tells us that business is a vocation and a noble one, it is a vocation provided by God so that each person would be challenged by a greater meaning in life to serve the common good, by striving to increase the goods of this world and making them more accessible to all. In Laudato Si, our Holy Father also examines corporate social responsibility for the common good of an “integral ecology” and the “care for our common home.”
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1. George Weigel, Keynote Speaker & Distinguished Senior Fellow, Ethics and Public Policy Center 2. Marcellino D’Ambrosio, Ph.D, Co-founder, The Crossroads Initiative 3. Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson, President of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace Archbishop
Emeritus of Cape Coast (Ghana) 4. Michael Novak, Distinguished Visiting Professor, Ave Maria University and three times U.S. Ambasador
under Ronald Reagan 5. Mary Eberstadt, Senior Fellow, Ethics and Public Policy Center
Andrew V. Abela, Ph.D.
Erika Bachiochi
William Bowman
Martijn Cremers, Ph.D.
Jan-Hein Cremers, Ph.D.
Juan Jose Daboub, Ph.D.
Our extensive lineup of incredible speakers also includes:
Brian Engelland
Sean Fieler
Frank Hanna
Robert Kennedy, Ph.D.
Michael Matheson Miller
Catherine Pakaluk, Ph.D.
Listen to Talks By Inspiring Catholic LeadersThe Napa Institute and The Catholic University of America are proud to host a number of renowned speakers which consist of a mix of business leaders, religious leaders and academics. Highlights include:
Iqbal Z. Quadir
Sr. Cecile Renouard, Ph.D.
Jonathan Reyes, Ph.D.
Nicola Sanna, Ph.D.
Msgr. Martin Schlag, Ph.D.
Carl Schramm, Ph.D.
Max Torres, Ph.D.
Christopher Wasserman
Russell Ronald “Rusty” Reno, Ph.D.
*Pictured from left to right.
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TESTIMONIALS
Our Missions
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“With academics, policy makers, ethicists, theologians, and business leaders as presenters, the conference delivered the ideal blend of business theory,social responsibility, theological inspiration, and best practices.”
— ROBERT J. SPITZER, S.J., PH.D, President, Magis Center and Napa Institute
“It was a great joy for me to share ideas with colleagues already given to our Christian anthropology and to do so in the spirit-centering (and mind-expanding) context of daily prayer and sacrament. I’ve never been
party to such fruitful exchanges.”
— LLOYD SANDELANDS, Professor of Management and Organization, Stephen M. Ross School of Business Administration, University of Michigan
“The conference was profound because of so many fundamental shifts in perspective. Amazing quality of speakers.” —LOUIS KIM, Vice President, Hewlett-Packard
“This is a very important topic of integration of business leadership and faith. It’s always a great joy for me to be around people who are excited about incorporating their love of God into a passionate business world.”
—ANDY LAVALLEE, Founder & CEO, LaVallee’s Bakery
The Napa Institute and The Catholic University of America’s School of Business and Economics are proud to host an event that will inspire prayer, thought and action to bring about human flourishing. The conference expresses well the two organizations’ missions: The Napa Institute: to equip Catholic leaders to defend and advance the Catholic Faith in “the Next America”– today’s emerging secular society.
& The School of Business and Economics at The Catholic University of America: to provide thought-leading education and scholarship in business and economics informed by the Catholic social principles.
