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The Management and Leadership Program for Church Leaders is a joint initiative by the Rectorate of Universidade Católica Portuguesa and CATÓLICA-LISBON, 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.
Program Structure
Discover the learning modules and unlock your full potential.
1) The Economy and the Church (3,5h)
2) Ethics in Management and Leadership (3,5h)
3) Canonical and Legal Framework of Ecclesiastical Entities (13,5h)
1) Accounting and Financial Analysis (10,5h)
2) Investment and Financing Project Analysis (7h)
3) Control and Auditing (7h)
4) Taxation Applied to Ecclesiastical Entities (7h)
1) Social Entrepreneurship and Project Creation (3,5h)
2) New Communication Technologies (3,5h)
1) Team Leadership (7h)
2) Working by Objectives and Evaluating Results (7h)
3) Communication and Conflict Management (7h)
Faculty
Miguel Athayde Marques Program Director and Vice-Rector of Universidade Católica Portuguesa |
Margarida Ramalho Program Director |
João César das Neves Full Professor |
Luís Fábrica Master in Legal-Political Sciences |
Joana Vasconcelos Faculty of Law, Universidade Católica Portuguesa |
Álvaro Bizarro Diocesan Economist of the Patriarchate of Lisbon |
Luciano Marcos Lawyer at FALM |
Silvia Cortes Chair of the Supervisory Board at BCR |
José Carlos Tudela Martins Founder of Invesfin |
Sofia Pereira Deputy Academic Director of Undergraduate Programs at CATÓLICA-LISBON |
Leonardo Marques dos Santos Invited Assistant in Tax Law |
Filipe Santos Dean of CATÓLICA-LISBON :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} |
João Ribeiro da Costa Head of Digital Transformation at CATÓLICA-LISBON :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} |
Luís Caeiro Program Coordinator in Leadership and HR |
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 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
