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
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 |
|---|---|
| 8:00–10:15 |
Opening
Opening Mass & Opening Ceremony
Welcoming ceremony and official opening
St. Michael Grand Conference 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: Msgr. Robert Vitillo
Keynote 2
Perspectives of Catholic Nurses in Applying a Theology of Healthcare
45 minutes presentation
Mrs. 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 3. Danielle Vella 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 3. Prof. Hiroko Agnes Shimizu 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. Sakhile Peter Mfan'mpela Ndwandwe 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. Emeritus Dr. Chit Sitthi-amor 3. 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. Mr. Luke Carseldine Skill Building 2: Trust Building Skills
Dialogue, Mediating, Reaching Common Ground
1. Assist.Prof.Dr. Padtheera Narkurairattana and Team
Skill Building 3: Communication Skills
Listening, Empathic Communication, etc.
1. Fr. Arnaldo Pangrazzi
2. Ms. Catherine Sandra Paul (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 |
|---|---|
| 8:00–8:15 |
Recap
Recap and Reflection (15 minutes)
Dr. Gosia Brykczynska
St. Michael Grand Conference Hall
|
| 8:15–9:15 |
Panel 3
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 Main Hall
|
| 9:15–9:30 |
Break
Refreshments
Rest Area
|
| 9:30–11:00 |
Plenary 3
Artificial Intelligence: New Frontiers in Nursing from a Catholic Perspective (90 min)
1. Maria Murciano
2. Dr. Małgorzata (Gosia) Brykczynska 3. Dr. Peter Rachada Monthienvichienchai 4. Roseanne Nyabera Main Hall
|
| 11:00–11:30 |
Regional Discussion
Regional Group Discussion: "Unity in Diversity" — Concretize the Commitment
1. CICIAMS Africa Region – Ms. Rosalyn Okoobo
2. CICIAMS Asia Region – Dr. Hiroko Agnes Shimizu
3. CICIAMS Europe Region – Dr. Małgorzata (Gosia) Brykczynska
4. CICIAMS Pan America Region – Dr. Anne Reeser
Main Hall
|
| 11:30–12:00 |
Closing Session
Summary: Final Statement of the 22nd CICIAMS Conference
CICIAMS Secretary General (USA): Mrs. 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
|
| 12:00–13:00 |
Break
Lunch
Networking lunch
Dining Hall
|
| 14:30–15:30 |
Excursion
Depart for Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo
Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo
|
| 17:30 |
Return
Return to Baan Phu Waan
Baan Phu Waan Pastoral Center
|
| 18:00 |
Dinner
Dinner
Dinner and packing for check-out the next day
Dining Hall
|
November 14, 2026
Post-Congress Tour: Bangkok Highlights
| Time | Session Details |
|---|---|
| 7:00–8:00 |
Departure Prep
Check-out
Check out from Baan Phu Waan Pastoral Center
Baan Phu Waan Pastoral Center
|
| 8:00 |
Transfer
Depart for Bangkok
Coach / Bus
|
| 9:00–10:30 |
Site Visit
Visit St. Louis Hospital
St. Louis Hospital, Bangkok
|
| 10:30–11:30 |
Site Visit
Visit St. Louis College
St. Louis College, Bangkok
|
| 11:30–12:30 |
Break
Lunch (Box)
En Route
|
| 12:30–13:15 |
Site Visit
Visit St. Louis Church
St. Louis Church, Bangkok
|
| 13:15–14:15 |
Transfer
Travel to Assumption Cathedral
Coach / Bus
|
| 14:30–15:30 |
Holy Mass
Holy Mass
Assumption Cathedral, Bangkok
|
| 15:30–16:00 |
Ferry
Take a Ferry across the River of Kings to ICONSIAM
Chao Phraya River
|
| 16:00–16:45 |
Leisure
Enjoy ICONSIAM
ICONSIAM, Bangkok
|
| 16:45–18:45 |
Social
Check-in & Dinner Cruise
Dinner cruise along the Chao Phraya River
Chao Phraya River
|
| 19:00 |
Departure
Depart to Hotel / Baan Phu Waan
Transfer to Arnoma Grand Hotel or Baan Phu Waan
Bangkok
|
