Catholic business owners and professionals have a growing number of conferences built around faith and work, from a Friday morning breakfast conference in Orange County to a full day in Manhattan hosted with a Catholic business school. This list covers the next scheduled editions as of October 2026, in date order, with dates checked against each organizer’s own website.
Dates and venues can change, so confirm details on the event page before you book travel.
Orange Catholic Foundation Conference on Business & Ethics 2027
Scheduled for Friday, March 12, 2027, at the Hyatt Regency Irvine in Irvine, California. The morning opens with Mass at 6:30 a.m., followed by the conference and networking from 7:30 to 11 a.m. The Orange Catholic Foundation has held this conference for 24 years, bringing together business, religious, academic and philanthropic leaders to encourage ethical practice in personal and professional life.
The foundation also runs a Catholic Professional Network in Orange County, which began in October 2023 and pairs Mass with networking. If you live in Southern California, it’s an easy way to meet other Catholic professionals between conferences.
Young Catholic Professionals Conference 2027
Set for April 23 to 25, 2027, at the Dallas/Plano Marriott at Legacy Town Center in Plano, Texas. This is the 10th conference from Young Catholic Professionals, a nonprofit for Catholics in their 20s and 30s who want to live their faith at work. The 2027 theme, “Becoming,” is inspired by St. Catherine of Siena, and the three days include Mass, keynotes, workshops, mentorship, networking and a Saturday gala.
YCP also has local chapters, so a young professional who can’t make the trip to Texas can look for a group closer to home.
National Catholic Educational Association 2027 Convention
NCEA’s annual convention brings together Catholic school educators and leaders from around the country, and it’s a natural fit for business owners who serve schools as vendors, consultants or partners. NCEA has opened its 2027 convention page; check it for the confirmed dates, host city and registration details.
Napa Institute 17th Annual Summer Conference 2027
Taking place from July 28 to August 1, 2027, in Napa, California, with attendee lodging booked through the Meritage Resort & Spa. The conference gathers Catholic leaders to look at pressing issues facing Catholics today, built on the Napa Institute’s three pillars of community, formation and liturgy. Each day has keynote and breakout sessions, and daily Mass, Eucharistic adoration and confession are available throughout.
Napa Institute Faith & Business Conference 2027
Of everything on this list, this one is aimed most squarely at Catholic business leaders. The Napa Institute and the Busch School of Business at The Catholic University of America are hosting it on October 13, 2027, at the Metropolitan Club in New York City. The program includes Mass, talks from Catholic presenters, and a Virtuous Leadership Dinner and Gala. The day before, October 12, a Eucharistic procession moves through midtown Manhattan.
Catholic Answers National Conference
This page previously listed the 2025 Catholic Answers National Conference in San Diego. As of October 2026, no date for the next national conference has been posted; the conference web address currently points to the Catholic Answers events page. That page lists parish speaking events by Catholic Answers apologists in cities around the country through 2027, which can be a good option if one is coming near you.
Finding Catholic Business Events Near You
National conferences are only part of the picture. Many dioceses and Catholic foundations host business breakfasts, Masses for particular professions, and networking nights. Your diocesan website and parish bulletin are the best places to look, and a call to the diocesan development office usually turns up more.
It also helps to know the other Catholic-owned businesses in your area before you walk into a networking event. You can browse Catholic-owned businesses by state, and if your own business isn’t listed yet, you can add your listing so other attendees can find you afterward.
These events provide platforms for Catholic business professionals to connect, share insights, and bring their faith to their work. We’ll update this page as organizers announce new dates.
