NASPA NETWORKING Spring 2026 Schedule

In 2022, NASPA launched a series of monthly member meetings online called NASPA Networking. This year, we have another exciting lineup of speakers and topics.

We kicked off the 2026 lineup with The National Blue Army Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in NJ. Three representatives shared a behind-the-scenes look at their new Virtual Pilgrimage created for the 100th anniversary of Our Lady's call for the first Saturday devotions. This session was open to all and the recording can be viewed at the link below.

January NASPA Networking "Shrine Stories: Blue Army Shrine Virtual Pilgrimage"

In February, we will discuss Search Engine Optimization with our guest speakers from On Fire Media. Our featured sponsor for this session Is Lumen Mundi

Interested in Joining NASPA? New and current NASPA members receive the registration links for the NASPA Networking sessions one month prior. Questions? Email Ashleigh Kassock at naspasocailmedia@gmail.com

NASPA NETWORKING 2026 WINTER - SPRING SCHEDULE

February 12 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time

Title: Beyond Google: Making You Discoverable in the Age of AI Search

Description: As pilgrims increasingly turn to AI assistants like ChatGPT and Claude for travel recommendations, Catholic shrines and pilgrimage sites face a new challenge. We'll discuss four proven strategies to help your shrine appear in AI search results when pilgrims ask "Where should I go on pilgrimage?"

March 12 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time

(Annual Lenten Mini Retreat Speaker TBD)

March 27 at 1 PM Eastern Time (Extra session)

Title: Serving in Sacred Spaces: How Employee Mindset Advances the Mission.

Katie Pesha and Mike Laffin from KP Consulting share how Shrine leaders can help staff bring a spiritual focus to their work.

April 9th at 3:00 PM Eastern time

Title: Popular Piety: Navigating cultural practices

Father Jose Espino, Rector of Our Lady of Charity National Shrine and Fr. Juan Sosa, President of the Hispanic Institute for Liturgy and advisor to the U.S. bishops' committee on Divine Worship.

May 14

(Panel discussion TBD)

June 11

(Professional development TBD)