Napa Institute

Napa Institute The Napa Institute exists in order to inspire Catholic leaders to face and engage the growing secularization of the “next America.”

In his last words to his Apostles, Christ said: “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you” (Mt 28:19-20). The Napa Institute was founded in order to help Catholics follow this final commandment by promoting excellence in Catholic thought and apologetics.

It also seeks to instill a new zeal for Jesus Christ and the Catholic faith in all its participants. To accomplish this, one of the Institute’s key tools is an annual conference designed to help attendees respond to the moral, spiritual, and intellectual challenges posed by America’s emerging “post-Christian” culture. Though not a ministry of the Diocese of Santa Rosa, the Napa Institute annual conference is hosted within the Diocese with the approval of His Excellency, The Most Reverend Robert F. Vasa, Bishop of Santa Rosa.

“The ‘next America’ has been in its chrysalis a long time…. But the future is not predestined. We create it with our choices. And the most important choice we can make is both terribly simple and terribly hard: to actually live what the Church teaches, to win the hearts of others by our witness, and to renew the soul of our country with the courage of our own Christian faith and integrity.”
-Archbishop Charles Chaput, Archdiocese of Philadelphia

We are a little over a month away from the Napa Institute Annual Summer Conference in the heart of beautiful Napa Valley...
06/17/2026

We are a little over a month away from the Napa Institute Annual Summer Conference in the heart of beautiful Napa Valley. This summer, we will reflect on America’s 250th anniversary and the vibrant Catholic faith in the United States.

Hear from speakers like Dr. Arthur Brooks, Dr. Scott Hahn, Lila Rose, Msgr. James Shea, Dr. Robert George, Fr. John Burns, and dozens more.

Beyond the outstanding formation, attendees will make new friends over incredible food and wine, take part in countless opportunities for the sacraments, and enjoy a time of rest at the beautiful Meritage Resort & Spa.

There is still time to register: Napa-Institute.org

16th Annual Summer Conference
July 22-26, 2026
Meritage Resort & Spa

Come Early!
2nd Annual Arts Festival
July 20-21, 2026
Meritage Resort & Spa

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06/11/2026

WIN $100,000 FOR YOUR SHORT FILM!

Renaissance Rising Short Film Contest is a juried, live-pitch competition designed to discover and develop compelling original short film concepts (10–15 minutes in length) that align with themes of faith, beauty, truth, goodness, and human dignity.

Finalists, who shall be selected as described below, will deliver live pitches before a distinguished panel of judges at the Napa Institute Arts Festival, July 20–21, 2026, in Napa Valley, California.

The winner will receive a production budget of up to $100,000 to produce the short film. The completed film will have the opportunity to premiere at the 2027 Napa Institute Arts Festival and will potentially earn an exclusive distribution deal with EWTN for initial broadcast and streaming.

To apply for the contest, go to
Napa-Institute.org/event/2026-arts

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Napa Institute Founder Tim Busch was honored to see the work of and the GodSquad/Clergy for Safe Cities. What a great e...
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Napa Institute Founder Timothy R. Busch was honored to see the work of Pastor Monrose and the GodSquad/Clergy for Safe C...
06/08/2026

Napa Institute Founder Timothy R. Busch was honored to see the work of Pastor Monrose and the GodSquad/Clergy for Safe Cities. What a great ecumenical ministry working hard to reduce violence, teach the skills of entrepreneurship, and lift up the entire community in the name of Christ.

O Sacrament most Holy,O Sacrament Divine,All praise and all thanksgiving, Be every moment Thine.
06/07/2026

O Sacrament most Holy,
O Sacrament Divine,
All praise and all thanksgiving,
Be every moment Thine.

Venerable Fulton Sheen showed the world the power of media in bringing the hope of Christ to the world. Join us in Napa ...
06/05/2026

Venerable Fulton Sheen showed the world the power of media in bringing the hope of Christ to the world.

Join us in Napa this July 20-21 with leaders in Catholic media for the 2nd Annual Arts Festival!

We are filled with joy at the Holy Father’s appointment of Montse Alvarado, President of EWTN News, as the new Prefect o...
06/02/2026

We are filled with joy at the Holy Father’s appointment of Montse Alvarado, President of EWTN News, as the new Prefect of the Dicastery for Communication.

Montse has been an exceptional leader in Catholic media, and we are confident she will bear much fruit in this important role at the service of the Church.

Please join us in praying for her as she begins this new chapter of service to God and His Church.

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