Faith. Dialogue. Global Impact.
February 4, 2026
Casa Generalizia Fratelli delle Scuole Cristiane | Rome
Held in the spirit of collaboration and shared purpose, the conference brings together thought leaders, investors, and Church leaders to explore how Catholic investing can transform the world.
Join us for a day that unites insight and inspiration, advancing our shared values in investing according to Catholic social teaching.
Invitation-only event.
2026 Agenda
Morning
08:15 Registration and Coffee
Entrance
08:45 Mass
Cardinal Peter Turkson, Chancellor of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences and the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences | La Sallian Shrine
09:45 Welcome from CBIS
David Schwarzenberger, CBIS Global Managing Director | Aula Magna
09:55 Welcome from the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools
Brother Carlos Gabriel Gómez Restrepo, FSC, Vicar General for the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools | Aula Magna
10:05 CBIS Update
Jeffrey McCroy, CBIS President & Chief Executive Officer | Aula Magna
10:20 Panel discussion on the Global South and the Church
Cardinal Peter Turkson, Chancellor of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences | Aula Magna
11:05 Coffee break
Veranda
11:35 Keynote: Ethical AI
John Dalla Costa, President of the Centre for Ethical Orientation | Aula Magna
12:20 Mensuram Bonam
Sr. Helen Alford, O.P., Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences | Aula Magna
Afternoon
12:55 Lunch
Prayer: David Schwarzenberger | Restaurant
13:55 Breakout Sessions
- 1. Market Outlook and Opportunities – English and French
- Thomas Digenan, CBIS Chief Investment Officer, and Deborah Wardle, Mercer Head of Portfolio Management, EMEA | Aula Magna
- 2.1 CBIS Fund Brief Rotation 1 – Spanish
- David Schwarzenberger, CBIS Global Managing Director | Formation Center
- 2.2 CBIS Fund Brief Rotation 1 – Italian
- Federico Addari, CBIS Director – Relationship Management | Formation Center
14:55 Coffee Break
Veranda
15:25 Breakout Sessions
- 1. Market Outlook and Opportunities – Spanish and Italian
- Thomas Digenan, CBIS Chief Investment Officer, and Deborah Wardle, Mercer Head of Portfolio Management, EMEA | Aula Magna
- 2.1 CBIS Fund Brief Rotation 2 – English
- David Schwarzenberger, CBIS Global Managing Director | Formation Center
- 2.3 CBIS Fund Brief Rotation 2 – French
- Michel Meert, Mercer | Formation Center
16:25 Closing
David Schwarzenberger, CBIS Global Managing Director | Aula Magna
16:35 Aperitivo
Veranda
A look back: 2025 CBIS Global Conference Materials
Catholic Responsible Investments: Aligning Faith and Finance
Click below to view the presentation in your preferred language.
| CBIS Update English |
| Market Outlook and Opportunities English Italian French Spanish |
| Keynote Address English |
| Mensuram Bonam English Italian French Spanish |
| Multi-Asset Solution English Italian French Spanish |
2025 Global Conference – Session Videos
Investing with Intention: How CBIS Applies Mensuram Bonam to Portfolios
In this session, the CBIS team explores how the Vatican’s 2022 document Mensuram Bonam shapes investment decisions aligned with Catholic social teaching. President & Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey McCroy and Co-Chief Investment Officer John Geissinger explain the principles of engagement, enhancement, and exclusion in ethical investing.
Navigating Market Uncertainty: Perspectives and Opportunities from Global Investment Leaders
CBIS Co-Chief Investment Officer Thomas Digenan, CBIS Co-Chief Investment Officer John Geissinger, and Garvan McCarthy, Chief Investment Officer at Mercer for Europe, Middle East, and Asia, explore historical and current financial market dynamics, offering insight into navigating volatility. The panel emphasizes that uncertainty, while challenging, also creates opportunity.
Charting the Future: CBIS’ Commitment to Global Catholic Investing
In this video, we outline CBIS’ evolving strategy, particularly to international investors, which focuses on expanded offerings and a more sophisticated global investment platform. President & Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey McCroy highlights the organization’s focus on Catholic Responsible Investments.
Faith, Finance, and the Future: The Transformative Power of Impact Investing
Angelika Delen, Global Head of Impact Investing at Mercer, explores how small financial decisions can drive large-scale social and environmental change through impact investing. She highlights global challenges—such as climate change, food waste, and healthcare inequality—and presents real-world examples of private market investments that address these issues while delivering returns.
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