NACPA Annual Convocation 

NACPA 2027
Rooted and Rising, Grace Under the Spanish Moss
•  April 18 - 20  •  Savannah, GA  •

Set against a charming historic district with cobblestone streets, antebellum architecture, a vibrant riverfront, and iconic live oaks draped in Spanish moss, the city of Savannah provides a memorable setting for our national gathering.

The Diocese of Savannah is led by Bishop Stephen D. Parkes and serves a community of 80,000 Catholics across 55 parishes, 22 missions and 16 Catholic schools.

Convening with us in Savannah this spring, attendees will attend Sunday Liturgy at the breathtaking Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist; catch up with distanced colleagues and meet new friends at our spirited Sunday Opening Social; begin Monday and Tuesday with uplifting daily liturgy and prayer services; Lunch is on us, Monday as the NACPA Board of Directors present the annual report to members and hold Board Elections; then refresh yourself Monday evening with a “Toast to Savannah” Happy Hour; reward yourself with our Tuesday Social and NACPA 2027 Awards Banquet Dinner and connect with Church HR vendors and experts throughout our time together.

Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist

During NACPA 2027, attendees have the opportunity to choose from 18 sessions specific to the world of working within the Church from HR & Management experts in a variety of current topics, including but not limited to: 

• A Beginner's Guide to HR Terminology and Governance (Sunday 1-3 PM)
• Artificial Intelligence as the tool - working for HR
• Catholic Workplace Culture
• Building Strategic Relationships and Networks Within the Church
• Employment Law Updates
• Navigating Canon Law and Civil Law
• Leadership and Management
• Employee Health and Wellness
• Project Management - Keeping Your Team on Track
• Emerging issues and areas of interest for clergy, parish staff, school personnel, and ministry leaders.

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NACPA 2027 REGISTRATION

2027 Attendee & Speaker Registration

NACPA's annual convocation allows members to learn from experts in HR and the world of HR in the Church; from those who have succeeded in creating a better and more prosperous environment, through the field of HR, within their communities. During the three-day meeting, delegates attend a spirited Opening Ceremony, uplifting prayer services, and networking opportunities. They will hear from outstanding Plenary speakers; select 4 compelling breakout sessions, from a choice of 12; participate in a hot topic round table (out of 3), welcoming forums, as well as post-session and speaker chats, and will be able to meet face-to-face with vendors specific to the fields of HR and HR within the Catholic Church. Sunday also provides a new, stand-alone session a 101 intro session: HR Beginner’s Guide to Church Terminology and Governance from 1-3PM. 

Our Attendees

• All who work in HR-related fields for the Church
• Chancellors / CEOs / Religious Community Directors
• Finance Directors / Managers
• Human Resource Associates
• Human Resource Directors
• Pastors
• Parish Managers / Business Managers
• Principals / Heads of School
• Religious Community HR Directors & Associates / Business / Finance Managers 

During NACPA 2027, attendees have the opportunity to choose from 18 sessions specific to the world of working within the Church from HR & Management experts in a variety of current topics, including but not limited to: 

• A Beginner's Guide to HR Terminology and Governance (Sunday 1-3 PM)
• Artificial Intelligence as the tool working for HR
• Catholic Workplace Culture
• Building Strategic Relationships and Networks Within the Church
• Employment Law updates
• Canon Law and Civil Law: Mastering the Intersection
• Emerging issues and areas of interest for clergy, parish staff, school personnel, and ministry leaders.

2027 Attendee & Speaker Registration

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2027 PROGRAM AGENDA

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ACCOMMODATIONS 

THE DESOTO SAVANNAH HOTEL
15 East Liberty Street Savannah, GA 31401 
Hotel Block Rate $229/night
($236 with Historic Preservation Fee)
Group Rates Available for Dates: April 14 through April 22, 2027 

For over 150 years, The DeSoto Savannah has welcomed guests as a historical gem of the city. A delightful blend of hospitality, exceptional dining, and elegant local living, our hotel is where the creative class gathers and stays for an experience unlike any other in the city. Pull up a chair and stay a while! We're mighty glad you're here.

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HR RECERTIFICATION

NACPA Convocation is a wonderful opportunity for Church HR Professionals to gain recertification credit hours from both HRCI and SHRM! Registrants must attend both Plenaries, and one session from each session block of Monday and Tuesday, including the Live OnDemand (Formerly Roundtables) to receive recertification (seven sessions).

NACPA 2027 offers two separate recertifications:

1. The usual, as below, achieved by attending both plenaries, two workshop sessions Monday and Tuesday and a Roundtable/Live OnDemand Hot Topic session (seven sessions).
   
   
2. The second can be achieved by attending the HR Beginner's Guide Workshop - Sunday, April 19th, 1PM-3PM. This session is not mandatory to attend in order to achieve the usual recertification offered. 

Recertification credit hours will be released this winter

- toward a PHR®, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). Full Registration Attendees will receive the activity ID after the program concludes. For more information about certification, please visit the HR Certification Institute website at www.hrci.org.

 

 

Recertification credit hours will be released this winter

- for (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. This program is valid for 11 PDCs for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit https://www.shrm.org

 

 

Attendees receive the activity ID after the program concludes.

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