Start Date:
November 25, 2026
Application Deadline:
November 18, 2026
The Management and Leadership Program for Church Leaders is a joint initiative by the Rectorate of Universidade Católica Portuguesa and Católica-Lisbon SBE, aimed at developing management and leadership practices within organizations under the responsibility of the Catholic Church.
This program addresses the growing management challenges faced by ecclesial organizations, promoting a structured and modern approach to leadership aligned with institutional values and mission.
Throughout the program, participants will develop key capabilities to lead teams, manage resources, and make strategic decisions in complex organizational environments, strengthening the impact and sustainability of the institutions they serve.
Who is this program for:
• Leaders at different levels (senior leaders, administrators, parish priests, and other ecclesial leaders, both religious and lay) with management responsibilities within Church organizations.
• Professionals responsible for dioceses, religious congregations, institutes, parishes, Catholic schools, non-profit organizations, misericórdias, care homes, and other ecclesial structures.
• Individuals preparing for leadership roles in ecclesial or equivalent organizations who seek to develop management and leadership capabilities.
What makes this program transformational:
• Development of leadership capabilities tailored to the specific context of ecclesial organizations.
• Integration of modern management practices with the values and mission of the Church.
• Strengthening the ability to manage teams, resources, and processes with greater efficiency and impact.
• Development of a strategic mindset to enhance sustainability and institutional effectiveness.
Programme Structure
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Closing: Diploma Ceremony and Dinner
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Faculty
João César das Neves
Programme Director
Master's Degree in Legal and Political Sciences |
Faculty of Law, Portuguese Catholic University |
Diocesan Treasurer of the Patriarchate of Lisbon |
Lawyer at FALM |
Chair of BCR's Supervisory Board |
Founder and Managing Director of Invesfin |
Deputy Academic Director of Undergraduate Programmes |
Visiting Assistant Professor of Tax Law |
Dean of Católica-Lisbon SBE |
Head of Digital Transformation at Católica-Lisbon SBE |
Programme Director for Negotiation |
Chief People Officer at Semapa and Board Member of The Navigator Company |
President of ACEGE (Christian Association of Entrepreneurs and Managers) |
Assistant Professor of Management |
The program fee is €450, thanks to the sponsorship of the Amélia de Mello Foundation and the Universidade Católica Portuguesa, and includes:
- admission fee: €250
- all pedagogical materials, including books, manuals, and other supporting documentation;
- coffee breaks;
- a reserved parking spot at Universidade Católica Portuguesa;
- closing session dinner.
Universidade Católica Portuguesa is exempt from VAT.
Católica-Lisbon SBE has signed a collaboration protocol with Caixa Geral de Depósitos, offering very special financing conditions for Executive Education participants. If you are interested, you can consult the financing terms offered by this financial institution
