The following Catholic organizations will be hosting a conference in October or November 2009:
9/26/2009 – 10/1/2009
NCDVD – National Conference of Diocesan Vocation Directors
2009 NCDVD Convention
Newark, NJ
The professional membership organization of those who work in diocesan vocation offices. The mission of NCDVD is to promote priestly vocations by supporting diocesan vocation directors in their work.
9/27/2009 – 10/1/2009
ANSH – Asociación Nacional de Sacerdotes Hispanos en Estados Unidos
XX ANSH Convention
Chicago, IL
The organization of Hispanic priests in the US. The mission of ANSH is to promote unity, collaboration and support for Hispanic priests in the US, to serve as the official voice for Hispanic priests at the national level, to support the ministry of priests within the Hispanic community, and to participate in the development of the Catholic Church in the US.
9/29/2009 – 10/2/2009
CCC – Catholic Cemetery Conference
CCC 60th Annual Convention and Exposition
Chicago, IL
The organization that helps Catholic Cemetery staff enhance their skills in caring for the deceased and comforting their loved ones through ministry, education, network and service opportunities. Members come from the US, Australia, Canada, Italy and Guam.
10/2/2009 – 10/4/2009
National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus
2009 National Black Catholic Men’s Conference
Birmingham, AL
This event is cosponsored by several organizations including the National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus, the Society of the Divine Word, the Knights of Peter Claver and the Diocese of Birmingham.
10/6/2009 – 10/9/2009
FDLC – Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions
FDLC 2009 National Meeting – Liturgical Formation with Zeal and Patience
Plymouth, MI
The membership organization for diocesan liturgical personnel. This includes members of diocesan liturgical commissions, worship offices and/or equivalent liturgical structures. FDLC’s mission is to promote the liturgy as the heart of Christian life, especially in the parish community.
10/8/2009 – 10/11/2009
BCTS – Black Catholic Theological Symposium
BCTS 20th Annual Meeting
Atlanta, GA
A national interdisciplinary theological society established to foster among Black Catholics an ethical community of scholarly dialogue. BCTS encourages the teaching and discussion of Black Catholic religious and cultural experiences; encourages the identification and development of Black Catholic Scholars in the fields of theology, liturgy, ethics, canon law, church history and biblical studies; and encourages theologically and theoretically grounded ministry and program development responsive to the needs of Black Catholic within the Church and society.
10/12/2009 – 10/15/2009
CLSA – Canon Law Society of America
2009 CLSA Convention
Louisville, KY
The official membership association for Catholic canon lawyers in the US and Canada. CLSA’s mission includes promoting the pastoral ministry of the Church by cooperating in the continuous revision and renewal of the universal law of the Church, encouraging canonical research, responding to practical canonical needs, and facilitating the interchange of canonical ideas, practices and decisions.
10/14/2009 – 10/17/2009
CRA – Catholic Radio Association
Global Catholic Radio Conference
Birmingham, AL
The membership association for Catholic radio. CRA facilitates the sharing of knowledge and resources among Catholic radio apostolates and Catholic radio program providers in the US. The organization seeks to contribute to, and help shape, the thought and reflection on Catholic radio, including the development and growth of Catholic radio from both theological and practical perspectives.
10/22/2009 – 10/24/2009
CMA – Catholic Medical Association
78th CMA Educational Conference – The Theology of Suffering: Bringing Faith, Hope & Love to the Art of Healing
Springfield, IL
An organization of individual Catholic physicians, dentists, nurses and other health care professionals. The mission of CMA includes coming together to grow in the spirit of Christ in the members’ personal and professional lives and bring His Spirit to all touched by members’ science and art.
10/23/2009 – 10/25/2009
USCMA – US Catholic Mission Association
2009 Annual Mission Conference
New Orleans, LA
USCMA is a membership organization which unites and supports people committed to the cross-cultural and global mission of Jesus Christ in service to Church and world.
10/25/2009 – 10/28/2009
CACE – Chief Administrators of Catholic Education
2009 CACE Annual Meeting
Salt Lake City, UT
An organization within NCEA, CACE is the association of chief administrators of Catholic education encompassing three areas – total Catholic education, schools, and religious education. CACE’s mission is to exert leadership on and in behalf of Catholic education, to influence the development of leadership and to be a strong advocate for Catholic education at the national level.
10/29/2009 – 11/1/2009
La RED – National Catholic Network de Pastoral Juvenil Hispana
La RED 2009 Annual Membership Meeting
Orlando, FL
A network of Catholic church-based organizations and pastoral ministers committed to the evangelization, holistic development, and ongoing support and formation of Hispanic jóvenes (teens and single young adults 18 to 26+). The mission of La Red is to promote the articulation of its members at the national and regional levels and to foster the creation of diocesan networks.
11/12/2009 – 11/15/2009
CNVS – Catholic Network of Volunteer Service
2009 CNVS National Conference
Durham, NC
A membership organization of domestic and international volunteer and lay mission programs. The mission of CNVS is to promote full-time national and international service opportunities by providing training and resources, networking opportunities, and national advocacy.
11/19/2009 – 11/21/2009
NFCYM – National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry
NCYC – National Catholic Youth Conference
Kansas City, MO
The professional membership organization of diocesan directors for youth ministry. The mission of NFCYM is to serve those who serve the young Catholic Church.
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