Mission Events & Learning

Ecclesiology and Spiritual Renewal Program for Healthcare Leaders

April 11-16, 2027 

CHA’s annual Ecclesiology and Spiritual Renewal Program for Catholic Healthcare Leaders, an important formation experience, is a week-long learning and renewal program for leaders of Catholic healthcare that is like no other because of the gathering from across the ministry. The program offers us the opportunity to experience the broader perspective of our healthcare ministry and to realize the worldwide nature of the Church’s work — an important perspective as we leaders are in communication with various dicasteries of the Holy See.  

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    • Meeting with Vatican leaders
    • A general Papal Audience in St. Peter's Square
    • Tentative private tour of the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museum
    • Celebrations of the Eucharist and personal reflection exercises
    • A one-day pilgrimage to nearby Assisi, the home of Saints Francis and Clare
    • Formative presentations by CHA staff
    • A commissioning ceremony for participants
    Reservations are now being accepted for the 2027 program. To reserve space, contact Brenda Hudson, Executive Assistant, (314)253-3434. 

    The following information is necessary when making reservations:  

    • Coordinator: Name and contact information of the person from your system who will coordinate the details for all registered participants and registered guests.  
    • The number of spaces the ministry would like to hold for participants in the program and the number of expected guests.

    Space is limited to approximately 50 participants, and priority is given to CHA representative members. If CHA receives reservation requests for more than 50 participants, it may need to set limits on the number of participants per ministry to ensure equity across the membership. If required, participants will be placed on a waitlist. As space permits, those on the waitlist will be contacted.  

    The 2027 program will be hosted at The Parco dei Principi Grand Hotel & Spa, Rome. The hotel is a five-star, elegant urban resort nestled beside Rome’s iconic Villa Borghese. Steps from cultural gems like the Bioparco di Roma and Via Veneto.

    For more information about the program or questions, reach out to Lori Ashmore-Ruppel, senior director, mission services management via email or phone (314) 253-3419.