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 workshops 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.
6:30 PM Opening Ceremony/Happy Hour, Exhibit Hall (1 Hour)
Monday (April 15)
8:00 AM Morning Prayer
8:30 AM Opening Plenary: Marvelless Mark
11:30 - 1 PM Concurrent Breakout Sessions (3)
1 PM Member Business Lunch/Meeting
2:45 - 4:15 Concurrent Breakout Sessions (3)
5 PM Thank You Kansas City Happy Hour, Exhibit Hall (30 Min)
Tuesday (April 16)
8:00 AM Morning Prayer
8:30 AM Opening Plenary: Deacon Larry Oney
11:30 - 1 PM Concurrent Breakout Sessions (3)
1:00 - 2:30 PM Lunch Off Campus (non provided)
2:30 - 4:00 Concurrent Breakout Sessions (3)
4:15 - 5:45 Roundtable Sessions (3)
6:30 PM Social (30 Min)
7 PM Closing Awards Banquet (2 Hrs)
Convocation Recertification
NACPA Convocation is a wonderful opportunity for Church HR Professionals to gain recertification credit hours from both HRCI and SHRM! Below were the credit hours an attendee could submit from attending NACPA 2023. The NACPA 2024 credit hours will be released in January 2024.
This activity has been approved for 11 recertification credit hours of which 4.5 are business credit hours toward aPHR®, 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.
NACPA 2023 is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits(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.
Exhibitors & Sponsors
Our annual convocation is the perfect place to make a true connection with our members. NACPA is proud to be able to offer this annual event, not only as a space for members to learn, commune and connect with each other, but as a space where our members can meet with vendors who offer exemplary solutions for their specific Church Human Resources needs.
As a close-knit community, our members rely on each other for advice and referrals when choosing new vendors. When you attend NACPA convocation, you not only have the opportunity to create a bond with our attending members, your organization will also be represented, via attendee experiences and recommendations throughout the year, as other members come in need of your services.
Included in the exhibit fee is a 6’ x 30” skirted table, two chairs, full participation in non-breakout session event offerings, for two representatives; including the opening reception, opening liturgy, morning prayer, two plenary sessions, Monday evening happy hour, two continental breakfasts, and the closing social and Awards Banquet Tuesday night.
Registration will open Sun April 14 at 1 PM. Exhibits can be assembled on April 14 from 1 PM - 4 PM and can be dismantled after lunch on Tue April 16 (not provided as many off-campus options), though we invite all exhibitors to attend the Social (6:30) and Banquet that evening at 7 PM.
We would like, again, to thank Archbishop Gregory Aymond, of the Archdiocese of New Orleans and NACPA's Episcopal Moderator, for his blessing over our members and his words of hope and grace during the Half-Hour Happy Hour and each of the VEH Sponsors (below) and Exhibitors for their time, talents and continued support and commitment to NACPA Members.
This activity has been approved for 11 recertification credit hours of which 4.5 are business credit hours toward aPHR®, 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.
NACPA 2023 is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits(PDCs) for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. This program is valid for 11 PDCs for the 
