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After the success of its first edition in June, 2024, the International Workshop "Transparency and Accountability in the Catholic Church: A Practical Journey" will return for a second edition in Rome from July 15-19, 2025. The workshop will provide Church leaders with practical strategies to enhance transparency, covering topics such as ethical, financial, and cultural transparency. It will also focus on fostering a culture of transparency and equipping leaders with the tools to implement change in their organizations.

The first workshop, held in Rome last June, gathered 31 prominent Church leaders, including a Cardinal, four Archbishops, ten Bishops, and several diocesan and religious administrators, who engaged in meaningful discussions and shared strategies for fostering transparency and accountability within the Church. Building on the insights and feedback from the inaugural event, the second edition aims to empower Church leaders by providing practical, actionable insights to help implement transparency in their organizations and areas of influence.

The workshop will cover specific strategies, including:

• Exploring Transparency from Every Angle. The workshop will offer a comprehensive approach, covering the ethical, financial, accounting, cultural, and communicative aspects of transparency.
• Championing a Culture of Transparency. One of the core goals is to equip leaders with the tools and strategies needed to create and sustain a culture of transparency in their respective domains.
• Providing a Practical 360-Degree Approach. This will not be a theoretical discussion. Rather, participants will embark on a hands-on, 360-degree journey, equipping them with a tailored action plan that they can use to implement meaningful change in their organizations.

"I think transparency is a step to successful leadership and accomplishment of the mission here in the Church. Whether you're communicating something very favorable or unfavorable, being open and authentic is key. Transparency around all that is fundamental to building trust and authenticity." — Chief Operations Officer at a Diocese in the USA.

Join Us on this Practical Path

We invite Church leaders to take part in this immersive and practical journey toward fostering transparency in the Church. Together, we will explore, strategize, and develop a blueprint for positive change, strengthening our institutions and building greater trust within our communities.

Speakers (Partial List)

• Rev. Prof. Msgr. Martin Schlag (Workshop Director), University of St. Thomas and Pontifical University of the Holy Cross, Rome
• Dr. Roberto Dandi (Academic Coordinator and Speaker on Planning for Change), Luiss Business School, Rome
• Prof. Giuseppe Schlitzer (Speaker on the Vatican Finance System), Director, Supervisory and Financial Information Authority (ASIF), Vatican
• Prof. Richard Solomon (Speaker on Transparency in Accounting), St Mary's University, Twickenham, London
• Prof. Philip Booth (Speaker on Financial Transparency), St Mary's University, Twickenham, London
• Prof. Rev. Fr. Peter Lah S.J. (Speaker on Ethics of Transparency), Dean of the School of Social Sciences, Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome
• Prof. Fr. Alberto Alejo S.J. (Speaker on Leadership), Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome

Watch testimonials from previous participants

For more information, please visit the workshop website or contact us at mce.events [at] pusc.it