NASPA Networking
2026
2025
Lenten Mini Retreat: Falling and Rising with Christ
Fr. Christopher Iwancio OFM Cap
Annual Lenten Mini-Retreat with Father Christopher Iwancio OFM Cap. This Lenten Mini-retreat is a reflection inspired by the early moments of the Stations of the Cross Watch Now
Beyond Google: making you discoverable in the age of AI search
Abram Muezenberg and Jalen Alexander
February's NASPA networking session focused on strategies for improving SEO visibility in AI-driven search results. Watch Video
Shrine Stories: The Blue Army Shrine
Barb Ernster, Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, John Paul Gutschke
Panelists today from the National Blue Army Shrine in Beautiful Asbury NJ. speak about their new Virtual Pilgrimage they created for the 100th anniversary of Mary’s call for First-Saturday-Devotions. Watch Video
Shrine Gravesites and Columbaria
Christine O'Connor, David Castagno, Fr. Anthony Gramlich
NASPA Member panel discusses Church teaching on Cremation, the logistics of grave and Columbaria construction and ministering to the deceased and their families. Watch Now
Lessons from the Jubilee Year
Julia Attaway, Carol Bezak, Grace Veloz
Member Panel discuss what they experienced at their shrines during the Jubilee year and what they hope to build upon for the future. Watch Now
Lenten Retreat: Hope and Piety
Fr. Nicholas Blackwell
NASPA Networking Lenten Retreat Piety and Hope: The Search for God, Faith, and the Human Quest for Meaning Watch Now
Panel Discussion: Jubilee Year of Hope
Marylin Santos, Paul Jarzemboski, and Chelsey Hare
Representatives from the USCCB and NASPA Member Shrines share information, resources and new initiatives for the Jubilee Year of Hope.
Shrine Stories: The Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine
Miguel Mireles
Executive Director Miguel Mireles shares the Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine's story during January's NASPA Networking meeting. Watch Video
2024
The Secret of the Rosary Confraternity at Shrines
Dennis Girard
Dennis Girard is the director of the Marian Devotional Movement (MDM) and Executive Producer of "The Rosary Confraternity Movie" entitled Bridge of Roses: The Story of Our Lady of the Cape. Dennis and the MDM are authorized by the Dominican Order to facilitate the establishment of the Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary in Shrine Watch Video
How to Become a National Shrine
Fr. Dustin Dought
Find out everything there is to know about the USCCB's National Shrine Application Process with Fr. Dustin Dought
Shrine Stories: The Seton Shrine Museum
Rob Judge, Executive Director & Tony Diiulio, Director of Programs
Seton Shrine staff share their journey to build their new Shrine Museum and visitor center. Watch Video
Lenten Retreat: "The Spirituality of Pilgrimage"
Fr. David Grenier
Join us for a Lenten Mini Retreat with Fr. David Grenier from the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in Washington, DC. Watch Video
Shrines: Places of Encounter and Evangelization
Fr. Dan Mahan
Fr. Mahan shares his appreciation for shrine and their work to create special places to encounter the Lord and learn about the Catholic Faith Watch Now
Time Management
Henry Kutarna, The Catholic CEO
Learn effective time management techniques you can apply to your work and personal life. Watch Now
2023
Holy Land Pilgrimage During War Time
By Sharon Masterson and Jenna Streich
Discussing with Verso Ministries, the current state of pilgrimage in the Holy Land after the October 7th attack in Isreal by Hamas militants and the future of the Holy Land.
Security in Sacred Spaces Webinar
By Deacon Bernard Nojadera
Discussing the importance of developing and practicing procedures to ensure safety for pilgrims and shrine personnel in the event of an emergency.
Update for New EWTN Shrine Series
By Peter Scudner and Michael O'Neill
EWTN has approved the show and filming will begin soon for the first shrine who has signed up. Learn about the changes and how your shrine can get featured on the show.
Shrine TV Series Proposal for EWTN
By Peter Scudner and Michael O'Neill
Discover how your shrine can be part of a new EWTN TV Series
Lenten Retreat for Shrine Workers
By Bishop Gerardo Colacicco
NASPA members come together with fellow shrine workers during Lent to meditate on the 7 last words of Jesus and "Pray Beneath the Cross" with Bishop Gerardo Colacicco.
Evangelize Through the Shrine Gift Shop
By Scott Williams, Co-founder Sock Religious
Webinar focusing on Shrine Gift Shop best practices and products.
Rome Conference Recap with Attendees
By Carol Bezak and Mary Jo Timlin-Hoag
Hear all about the inspiring experience our members had at the 2nd International Conference for Shrine Rectors and Staff in Rome this November. Join us as we learn what the Vatican has in mind for the Jubilee year of Hope.
Hidden Gems EWTN Series Update for 2023
By Michael O'Neill, EWTN TV/radio host
Learn all about the progress the Hidden Gems production crew has made over the past year and hear from some of the shrines involved in the series.
2022
Shrines as Centers of the Eucharistic Revival
By Timothy O'Malley PhD.
Discover how your shrine can be a center of the Eucharistic Revival
Encouraging Youth during the Eucharistic Revival
By Kevin Bohli and Joel de Loera
In advance of the Eucharistic Revival Kevin Bohli and Joel de Loera, from the Diocese of Arlington, discuss ways to engage youth and the Hispanic Community during the Revival.
Promote Your Shrine and Pilgrimage in Today’s Church
By Katie Pesha - KP Consulting
Discover how to create a strategic, integrated marketing plan that will align communications, equip stakeholders to articulate your mission, and draw more visitors to your Shrine or pilgrimage.
NASPA Convention Videos 2021
DAY 1
Shrines, the Eucharist and
'The Way of Beauty
Keynote: Shrines and the Eucharistic Revival
How to Make the Eucharist Revival Come Alive through Shrines and Pilgrimage
By Martin Rambusch and Kevin Simonson
Discover how the beauty of your shrine, pilgrimage journey, or sacred space can help invite "the unaffiliated" to encounter the beauty of Catholicism.
By Bishop Andrew Cozzens
Learn more about how Shrines will play a key role in helping connect people to the mystery of the Eucharist as they grow in faith. Don't miss this keynote from the USCCB Secretariat on Evangelization and Catechesis.
By Marilyn Santos USCCB
Connect with other leaders and learn more about strategies to implement the Eucharistic Revival from USCCB Secretariat on Evangelization and Catechesis.
DAY 2
Canonical Coronation of Our Lady of Leche: Meaning and Purpose
Shrines, the Eucharist and
'The Way of Beauty
Promote Your Shrine and Pilgrimage in Today’s Church
By Dr. Mary Soha
Discover the significance of this special honor at one of America's oldest shrines.
Will F. Peterson, Modern Catholic Pilgrim
Will has been a speaker at Catholic and pilgrimage-related conferences, a writer for academic, diocesan, and lay publications, and a guest of various Catholic media outlets.
By Katie Pesha - KP Consulting
Discover how to create a strategic, integrated marketing plan that will align communications, equip stakeholders to articulate your mission, and draw more visitors to your Shrine or pilgrimage.