Child & Youth Protection Catholic Leadership Conference 2026

Join Us

MAY 10-13, 2026 at

Sheraton Phoenix Downtown

The Child Youth Protection Catholic Leadership Conference 2026 is the premier event for Diocesan Victims Assistance Coordinators and Safe Environment Coordinators. Join us for a transformative experience featuring expert speakers, insightful sessions, and networking opportunities that will advance your leadership skills and deepen your impact on child and youth protection.

Traveling to Phoenix

Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport

3.8 Miles to the Conference location

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport

37.2 Miles to the Conference location

Phoenix offers various transportation options for getting around the city.

Rideshare services like Waymo, and Uber provide convenient options, while Valley Metro serves as the main bus station at 3rd St & Taylor St.
Car rental services are available at the Airport.
Phoenix Light Rail and Amtrak train station in Maricopa offer efficient public transit solutions.

Join us at the Sheraton, where we are hosting the conference. Take advantage of our exclusive discounted rates during your stay.

Agenda

Information on important sites during the conference

Various sites during the Conference

Get to Know The Speakers

St. Joseph the Protector Award

The Saint Joseph the Protector Award will be given to one individual who has made a significant impact in support of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. Priority will be given to someone who has been employed by or contracted with their local (arch)diocese/eparchy in the area of Safe Environment, Victim Assistance, or Child Protection. All nominees will be considered but preference will be given to someone working on the front lines to support survivors of abuse and/or to prevent abuse through safe environment activities within their diocese. All nominees will be listed in the conference program and the Award will be presented during the Tuesday evening dinner event.

Click here to Vote

Scholarship Opportunities

Thank you to the USCCB Subcommittee on Catholic Home Missions for once again providing scholarships to those serving in mission-funded dioceses and eparchies. Please contact Kevin Day, Director at kday@usccb.org by November 1, 2025, to be considered.

If you are a mission-funded diocese or eparchy, click here to register.