2026 CICIAMS XXII World Congress Program
Human Dignity and Peace - Time for Global Transformation
at Baan Phu Waan Pastoral Center, Nakhon Pathom, ThailandNovember 9, 2026
Arrival Day - Executive Board Meetings
| Time | Session Details |
|---|---|
| 9:00-12:00 |
Executive Board Meeting
Executive Board Meeting
Open session for CICIAMS Executive Board Members
Conference Room 1
|
| 12:00-13:00 |
Break
Lunch
Networking lunch for early arrivals
Dining Hall
|
| 13:00-16:00 |
Executive Board Meeting
Executive Board Meeting (Continued)
Open session for CICIAMS Executive Board Members
Conference Room 1
|
| 17:00 |
Mass
Mass
Presided by: TBC
Chapel - 8th floor
|
| 18:00 |
Break
Dinner
Dining Hall
|
November 10, 2026
Pre-Congress Day - General Council Meetings & Registration
| Time | Session Details |
|---|---|
| 9:00-12:00 |
Council Meeting
General Council Meeting
Closed session for CICIAMS General Council Members
Joseph Nitayo Conference Hall
|
| 12:00-13:00 |
Break
Lunch
Break and networking
Dining Hall
|
| 13:00-15:00 |
Council Meeting
General Council Meeting (Continued)
Planning and organizational matters
Joseph Nitayo Conference Hall
|
| 17:00 |
Mass
Mass
Presided by: TBC
St. Michael Chapel
|
| 18:00 |
Break
Dinner
Break and networking
Dining Hall
|
November 11, 2026
A time to See: Perspectives of Catholic Nurses on Human Dignity and Peace
| Time | Session Details |
|---|---|
| 8:00-8:45 |
Mass
Opening Mass
Congress opening ceremony with blessing and spiritual preparation
Main Chapel
|
| 8:45-10:15 |
Opening Ceremony
Opening Ceremony & Flag Parade
Welcoming ceremony with international flag presentation and official opening
Main Hall
|
| 10:15-10:30 |
Break
Break
Refreshments
Rest Area
|
| 10:30-12:00 |
Keynote 1
Spiritual Dimension of Catholic Nurses on Human Dignity and Peace
45 minutes presentation
Speaker: To be announced
Keynote 2
Perspectives of Catholic Nurses in Applying a Theology of Healthcare
45 minutes presentation
Ms. Diana L. Ruzicka
Main Hall
|
| 12:00-13:30 |
Break
Lunch
Networking lunch
Dining Hall
|
| 13:30-15:00 |
Symposium 1
Common Human Dignity and Peace Issues
Common Human Dignity and Peace Issues at Family and Workplace: (Domestic violence, breach of patient rights, harassment, etc.)
1. Dr. Kumnuan Ungchusak
2. Dr. Vicky Pebsworth (To be confirmed) 3. To be confirmed Main Hall
|
| 15:00-15:30 |
Break
Break
Refreshments
Rest Area
|
| 15:30-17:00 |
Symposium 2
Recognizing Human Dignity and Peace Issues
Recognizing Human Dignity and Peace Issues at Community and national level (Hate speech, exclusion, migrant, etc.)
1. Fr. Arnaldo Pangrazzi
2. Fr. James Clement Cruze Main Hall
|
| 18:00 |
Social
Dinner
Dining Hall
|
November 12, 2026
A time to Discern: Empowering Catholic Nurses to Promote Human Dignity and Peace in Different Settings
| Time | Session Details |
|---|---|
| 8:00-8:45 |
Mass
Morning Mass
Daily spiritual gathering and reflection
Main Chapel
|
| 8:45-10:15 |
Recap & Plenary 1
Recap and Reflection (15 min)
Dr. Małgorzata (Gosia) Brykczynska
Plenary 1: Empower Catholic Nurses to Promote Human Values from Conception to Dignified Death
1. Professor Mabel D. Rozario
2. Asst. Prof. Dr. Supaporn (Sr. Magdalena) Daodee 3. Fr. William Eronimoose Main Hall
|
| 10:15-10:30 |
Break
Break
Refreshments
Rest Area
|
| 10:30-12:00 |
Plenary 2
Essential Skill and Technology in Promotion, Prevention, and Restore of Human Dignity.
1. Joyce Asufi
2. Prof. Dr. Hiroko Agnes Shimizu 3. Prof. Emeritus Dr. Chit Sitthi-amor 4. Fr. Kenneth G. Sleyman Main Hall
|
| 12:00-13:30 |
Break
Lunch
Networking and cultural exchange
Dining Hall
|
| 13:30-15:00 |
Capacity Building
Skill Building Session: Essential skill to restore human dignity and peace
Concurrent workshop sessions:
Skill Building 1: Thinking and Reflecting Skills
Discernment, Positive Advice and Feedback
1. Fr. Pichet Saengthien
2. Fr. Apisit Kritsaralam Skill Building 2: Trust Building Skills
Dialogue, Mediating, Reaching Common Ground
Kathleen Low
Skill Building 3: Communication Skills
Listening, Empathic Communication, etc.
1. Fr. Arnaldo Pangrazzi
2. Fr. Jittapol Plangklang (Facilitator) Skill Building 4: Spiritual Strengthening Skills
Holiness and Cultural Harmony, Catholic Nurses' Caring
1. Dr. Małgorzata (Gosia) Brykczynska
2. Fr. Kenneth G. Sleyman Workshop Rooms 1-4
|
| 15:00-15:30 |
Break
Break
Refreshments
Rest Area
|
| 15:30-17:00 |
Paper Presentations
Paper Presentation Sessions
Poster Presentation by participants
4 Parallel Rooms
|
| 18:00 |
Cultural Event
Cultural Night & Dinner
Thai cultural performances and international evening
Dining hall
|
November 13, 2026
A time to Transform: Unity of Catholic Nurses to Upholding Human Dignity in a Diversified Society
| Time | Session Details |
|---|---|
| 8:00-8:45 |
Mass
Mass
Spiritual reflection
Main Chapel
|
| 8:45-10:15 |
Recap & Panel 3
Recap and reflection (15 minutes)
Dr. Gosia Brykczynska
Panel 3: Discussion (60 minutes)
Unity of Catholic Nurses to Upholding Human Dignity in a Diversified Society: Promotion of Health Equity
1. Dr. Gosia Brykczynska
2. Dr. Anne Reeser 3. Dr. Anne Kabimba Wawire 4. Ms. Rosalyn Okoobo (To be confirmed) Main Hall
|
| 10:15-10:30 |
Break
Refreshments
Networking and cultural exchange
Rest Area
|
| 10:30-12:00 |
Plenary 3
Artificial Intelligence: New Frontiers in Nursing from a Catholic Perspective (90min)
1. Maria Murciano
2. Dr. Małgorzata (Gosia) Brykczynska 3. Dr. Peter Rachada Monthienvichienchai 4. Roseanne Nyabera Main Hall
|
| 12:00-13:30 |
Break
Lunch
Networking lunch
Dining Hall
|
| 15:30-17:00 |
Closing Session
Summary: Final statement of the 22nd CICIAMS Conference of main title
CICIAMS Secretary General (USA): Ms. Dianna L. Ruzicka
CICIAMS XXII: Call for action
Chair of CICIAMS: Dr. Khosi Mthethwa
Closing Ceremony
Chair of CICIAMS: Fr. Kenneth G. Sleyman
Main Hall
|
| 18:00 |
Farewell
Farewell Dinner
Closing dinner and departure preparations
Dining Hall
|
