Welcome to the LA RECongress 2026 GPBS Professional Learning Tour for Catholic Educators
Thursday 19 February 2026 - Thursday 26 February 2026
Adult Days' Theme: "Wrapped in Mercy, Hope Renewed!"
Celebrating 70 Years!
Gather with a global community of believers, religious educators, and ministry professionals. Renew your faith and spirit. Experience transformative workshops, meaningful connections, and engaging Liturgies. Celebrate your Catholic faith.
At LA RECongress 2026, you will be surrounded by a vibrant community and united in a shared mission. Immerse yourself in workshops led by renowned speakers, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and encounter the beauty of liturgical celebrations that will uplift your soul! RECongress is where faith comes alive, where hearts are ignited, and where lifelong memories are created. Mark your calendar, reserve your place, invite colleagues, and get ready for a life changing experience on the GPBS 2026 Los Angeles Religious Education Congress Professional Learning Tour.
“Along with several colleagues from our Diocese, I attended the Religious Education Congress in Los Angeles with the GPBS tour. I had heard about the Congress for many years and was pleased to finally get a chance to attend. It was a much better experience personally and professionally that I had even anticipated. The Congress is an example of the Catholic Church in all its wonderful diversity. The range, quality, and calibre of the workshop presenters were amazing. The variety of religious resources and services on display was quite extraordinary. I would strongly recommend the Congress to any teacher of religious education”. - Dan McMahon, Principal, Shalom College, Bundaberg
As well as attending the Congress, we will visit a Catholic primary and secondary school, HomeBoy Industries, Our Lady of the Angels Cathedral, the new Christ Cathedral (Crystal Cathedral) and a number of other educational, religious and tourist highlights.
Join with us on this fully escorted tour with quality accommodation, all transfers, and a number of key highlights that ensure a beneficial professional learning experience for Catholic educators.
You Are welcome! You Belong!
Paul Skippen
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19 Feb 2026 |
day 0 |
Hampton Inn & Suites Anaheim Resort Convention Center | Anaheim |
4 nights |
B&B |
19 Feb 2026 |
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23 Feb 2026 |
day 4 |
Hilton Garden Inn Los Angeles/Hollywood | Hollywood |
3 nights |
B&B |
23 Feb 2026 |
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B&B: Bed and Breakfast |
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8 Days / 7 Nights
Reference Number: LARECON2026
Package Price: (TO BE CONFIRMED)
Single Share (price from) $7,964.00
Twin Share Discount $1,650.00
DEPOSIT DUE ON BOOKING $1,000.00 (along with completed booking forms)
FINAL PAYMENT AMOUNT DUE BY 10 DEC 2025
Includes:
LA RECongress 2026 Tour for Catholic Educators
Package Includes:
- Fully escorted with tour leader
- 4 nights quality hotel Anaheim (Walking distance to Convention Centre – Conference Venue)
- 3 nights quality Los Angeles Hotel
- Breakfast daily
- 3 Lunches
- All transfers as per itinerary
- Welcome Dinner
- Farewell Dinner
- Six Taste Food Tour
- LA RECongress Registration Fee
- Visit Homeboy Industries www.homeboyindustries.org
- Visit new Christ Cathedral (Crystal Cathedral) (Diocese of Orange County)
- Visit and tour Our Lady of the Angels Cathedral (Los Angeles)
- Visit and Tour of Catholic Primary and Secondary School
- Hollywood and Surroundings touring.
- Visit St. Vincent de Paul Church, Olvera Street with the Mexican heritage and colourful markets
Excludes:
- All airfares (available to be organised at the cheapest rate of the day)
- Tips and Gratuities
- Meals not specified in itinerary
- Items of a personal nature
