Catholic Responsible Investments: Aligning Faith and Finance
March 12, 2025 | Rome, Italy
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Featured Speakers
- Sr. Helen Alford, O.P., President of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences
- Angelika Delen, Mercer, Head of Impact Solutions Europe, IMETA and Asia
- Br. Armin Luistro, FSC, Superior General of the De La Salle Christian Brothers
- Garvan McCarthy, Mercer, Chief Investment Officer for Europe, the Middle East and Asia
CBIS Speakers
- Jeffrey McCroy, President & CEO
- Andrea Favaloro, President of CBIS Global
- Thomas Digenan, Co-Chief Investment Officer
- John Geissinger, Co-Chief Investment Officer
Opening Remarks
In his opening remarks, Brother Armin Luistro, FSC emphasizes the urgent need to align financial decisions with the principles of faith and integrity. He acknowledges the troubling signs in the world but encourages action rooted in the Gospel’s message of hope and love. The Holy Year, as declared by Pope Francis, is highlighted as a unique opportunity to rekindle hope and work in solidarity with those suffering from injustice and marginalization.
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.
Closing Remarks
In this video, President – CBIS Global, Andrea Favaloro reflects on the time spent in collaboration and the information that was shared at the Global Conference. He shares with investors that CBIS will be in touch to answer any questions. CBIS is here to offer insight into how to implement Mensuram Bonam and upcoming new opportunities for investors.
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