The Portsmouth Institute is an annual conference and retreat for all those interested in Catholic life, leadership, and service in the twenty-first century. The conference is convened at the prestigious Portsmouth Abbey School. Past conferences have covered a range of topics, such as The Catholic Shakespeare and Newman and the Intellectual Tradition. Visit www.portsmouthinstitute.org for information on upcoming conferences. James P. MacGuire is the director of the Portsmouth Institute, a longtime publishing, television and new media executive, and the author or co-author of ten books.