Drawing a Map of Hope –                                    

School Leadership in the Era                                                                                                                                        

of Pope Leo XIV                                           

The Wrightington Hotel, Wigan

Thursday 29^th January (from 4 pm + residential) and Friday 30^th January 2026 (all day)

Cost £260 – includes overnight accommodation, a 3-course meal on Thursday night, breakfast and a 2-course lunch on Friday.

Led by David Wells

In Pope Leo’s recent Apostolic Letter “Drawing New Maps of Hope” he reminds us why Education matters. Education he says, “Is one of the highest expressions of Christian Charity.” Spend a short time together with other leaders as we reframe the way we think and reflect upon how this might influence the way we lead. As Catholic Head Teachers this conference will help us to navigate some of the complex challenges we face, revive a sense of personal joy, liberate us from creeping cynicism, and help us to make good decisions… and all of this, rooted in the Gospel of Matthew and Pope Leo’s recent Apostolic Letter.   

David Wells will lead us across three sessions (one on Thursday evening and two on Friday). At the conclusion of our time together we will gather as the disciples did around the table of the Lord and celebrate Mass, and in doing so, offer our endeavours in the year ahead to be blessed, broken and shared for all.

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