Schedule of Catholic Conferences for Summer 2010 (June, July and August)

June 2, 2010

6/1/2010 – 6/4/2010
Religious Booksellers Trade Exhibit
RBTE – Religious Booksellers Trade Exhibit
St. Charles, IL
Annual gathering of Catholic and Episcopal book publishers and dealers. This gathering includes members of the Association of Catholic Booksellers. 

6/2/2010 – 6/5/2010
NALM – National Association for Lay Ministry
NALM Annual Conference – The Christian Steward: the Call, the Cost & the Way
Pittsburgh, PA
A professional membership association for lay ministers in the Catholic Church. NALM’s mission is to support, educate and advocate for lay ministers and promote the development of lay ministry.

6/2/2010 – 6/4/2010
CPA – Catholic Press Association
2010 Catholic Media Convention
New Orleans, LA
The official membership association for Catholic press/media personnel. The mission of CPA is to build and strengthen the value and worth of the Catholic press by facilitating the professional, economic and spiritual growth of members.

6/6/2010 – 6/9/2010
ACHTUS – Academy of Catholic Hispanic Theologians of the US
ACHTUS Colloquium 2010
Coral Gables, FL
A membership association of Roman Catholic Hispanics who possess a doctoral degree in theology, Scripture, ministry or general religious studies and are actively engaged in the North American Hispanic religious experience. The mission of ACHTUS is to promote research and critical theological reflection with the context of the US Hispanic experience.

6/9/2010 – 6/11/2010
DISC – Diocesan Information Systems Conference
2010 DISC Conference
Toronto, ON, Canada
An organization of diocesan information systems managers, as well as others involved in the use of electronic technology for the work of the Catholic Church. DISC’s mission is to provide data processing expertise and professional service to the local and national church as well as to encourage networking of information and ideas among its members.

6/10/2010 – 6/13/2010
CTSA – Catholic Theological Society of America
CTSA 2010 Convention
Cleveland, OH
The official membership organization of Catholic theologians (professionals with a degree in theological or related studies and who are or have been actively engaged in teaching and research.) CTSA’s mission is to promote studies and research in theology, to relate theological science to current problems, and to foster a ore effective theological education.

6/13/2010 – 6/15/2010
CHA – Catholic Health Association
2010 CHA Assembly
Denver, CO
The official membership organization of Catholic health care sponsors, systems and facilities. The mission of CHA is to support the Catholic health ministry’s pursuit of the strategic directions of mission, ethics, and advocacy.

6/18/2010 – 6/20/2010
CSWNA – Catholic Social Workers National Association
CSWNA 2010 Annual Conference
Ave Maria, FL
A national professional association of Catholic social workers. CSWNA’s mission is to promote the implementation of Catholic social teachings in social work practice while supporting competent professional social workers living out their baptismal call by being the hands and feet of Christ.

6/23/2010 – 6/26/2010
NACFLM – National Association of Catholic Family Life Ministers
2010 NACFLM Conference – A Marriage-Building Parish: Blueprints & Construction Plans
Cincinnati, OH
The membership association for family life ministers. This includes singles, marriage prep, respect life, interchurch/ecumenical marriage, families in crisis, separated/divorced, widowed/bereaved, older adults, and special needs families. NACFLM’s mission is to offer support and professional enrichment for those who minister to and with families, to be a voice and advocate for families, to promote the development of family life ministry and to foster a family perspective in Church and Society.

7/28/2010 – 8/1/2010
Tekakwitha Conference
Annual Tekakwitha Conference – We Walk in Beauty with Kateri in the Land of Enchantment
Albuquerque, NM
A membership organization open to all clergy, religious, all Native People, and all women and men ministering with Native Americans. The mission of the Tekakwitha Conference is to unify the Native Catholic voice, presence and identity while respective the diversity, to empower Native Catholics as Church, and to deepen and affirm Native Catholic identity and pride in their culture and spiritual traditions.

7/31/2010 – 7/31/2010
NAfIM – National Apostolate for Inclusion Ministry
NAfIM 2010 Annual Membership Meeting
Washington, DC
A membership organization of parish ministers, diocesan leaders, university professionals, parents, and persons with mental retardation, intellectual disability and other developmental differences. NAfIM’s mission is to lead the Catholic community to the full inclusion of persons with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD).

8/10/2010 – 8/14/2010
LCWR – Leadership Conference for Women Religious
2010 LCWR Assembly
Dallas, TX
The association of the leaders of congregations of Catholic women religious in the US. The scope LCWR’s work includes collaborating in Catholic church and societal efforts that influence systemic change, studying significant trends and issues within the church and society, utilizing our corporate voice in solidarity with people who experience any form of violence or oppression, and creating and offering resource materials on religious leadership skills.

Visit the ActiveParishioner.com Calendar for more details and future events.


Schedule of Catholic Conferences in December 2009 and January 2010

November 21, 2009

The following Catholic organizations are having national meetings in December and January.

12/28/2009  – 1/1/2010 
NCSC – National Catholic Student Coalition
NCSC Annual Leadership Conference – Our Communities in Need
Philadelphia, PA
A membership organization that seeks to be the representative voice of Catholic collegians, providing students with the necessary resources, network, and partners to aid the formation of faith-filled Catholics. 
 
1/15/2010  – 1/19/2010 
NCOD – National Catholic Office for the Deaf
NCOD Pastoral Week 2010
Houston, TX
A membership association dedicated to the pastoral ministry with deaf and hard-of-hearing persons. The mission of NCOD is to spread God’s message through the support of the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Pastoral Ministry so that we may all be one in Christ. 
 
1/30/2010  – 2/1/2010 
ACCU – Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities
ACCU Annual Meeting
Washington, DC
The official collective voice of Catholic higher education in the US. ACCU’s mission is to help foster a vibrant Catholic identity at member institutions and support cooperation among them for the greater good of society and the Church.

To learn more about these conferences, visit the Active Parishioner website calendar.


Schedule of Catholic Conferences for July and August 2009

July 1, 2009

The following Catholic organizations will be hosting a conference in July or August 2009:

7/1/2009  – 7/5/2009 
Tekakwitha Conference
2009 Tekakwitha Annual Conference
Raleigh, NC
A membership organization open to all clergy, religious, all Native People, and all women and men ministering with Native Americans. The mission of the Tekakwitha Conference is to unify the Native Catholic voice, presence and identity while respective the diversity, to empower Native Catholics as Church, and to deepen and affirm Native Catholic identity and pride in their culture and spiritual traditions.
 
7/6/2009  – 7/10/2009 
NPM – National Association of Pastoral Musicians
2009 NPM National Convention – “Sing to the Lord!”
Chicago, IL
The membership organization for anyone who recognizes and supports the value of musical liturgy. This includes choir directors, organists, guitarists, pianists, instrumentalists, presiders, cantors, and choral groups. NPM’s mission is to foster the art of musical liturgy.
 
7/27/2009  – 7/29/2009 
CSWNA – Catholic Social Workers National Association
2009 CSWNA Conference 
Louisville, KY
A national professional association of Catholic social workers. CSWNA’s mission is to promote the implementation of Catholic social teachings in social work practice while supporting competent professional social workers living out their baptismal call by being the hands and feet of Christ.
 
8/1/2009  – 8/1/2009 
NAfIM – National Apostolage for Inclusion Ministry
NAfIM Annual Membership Meeting
Cleveland , OH
A membership organization of parish ministers, diocesan leaders, university professionals, parents, and persons with mental retardation, intellectual disability and other developmental differences. NAfIM’s mission is to lead the Catholic community to the full inclusion of persons with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD).
 
8/1/2009  – 8/4/2009 
NCADDHM – National Catholic Association of Diocesan Directors for Hispanic Ministry
NCADDHM 2009 National Conference
Notre Dame, IN
The professional association of Diocesan Directors for Hispanic Ministry. The mission of NCADDHM is to promote the full participation of Hispanics in the Church and society.
 
8/11/2009  – 8/15/2009 
LCWR – Leadership Conference for Women Religious
2009 LCWR Assembly
New Orleans, LA
The association of the leaders of congregations of Catholic women religious in the US.

Visit the ActiveParishioner.com Calendar for more details and future events.


Schedule of Catholic Conferences in May or June 2009

April 17, 2009

The following Catholic organizations will be hosting a conference in May or June 2009:

5/26/2009 – 5/29/2009
Religious Booksellers Trade Exhibit
RBTE – Religious Booksellers Trade Exhibit
St. Charles, IL
Annual gathering of Catholic and Episcopal book publishers and dealers. This gathering includes members of the Association of Catholic Booksellers.

5/27/2009 – 5/30/2009
NALM – National Association for Lay Ministry
NALM 2009 Annual Conference
St. Paul, MN
A professional membership association for lay ministers in the Catholic Church. NALM’s mission is to support, educate and advocate for lay ministers and promote the development of lay ministry.

5/27/2009 – 5/30/2009
CPA – Catholic Press Association
CPA 2009 Catholic Media Convention
Anaheim, CA
The official membership association for Catholic press/media personnel.

5/31/2009 – 6/3/2009
ACHTUS – Academy of Catholic Hispanic Theologians of the US
ACHTUS 2009 Colloquium
Chicago, IL
A membership association of Roman Catholic Hispanics who possess a doctoral degree in theology, Scripture, ministry or general religious studies and are actively engaged in the North American Hispanic religious experience. The mission of ACHTUS is to promote research and critical theological reflection with the context of the US Hispanic experience.

6/3/2009 – 6/5/2009
DISC – Diocesan Information Systems Conference
2009 DISC Conference
New Orleans, LA
An organization of diocesan information systems managers, as well as others involved in the use of electronic technology for the work of the Catholic Church. DISC’s mission is to provide data processing expertise and professional service to the local and national church as well as to encourage networking of information and ideas among its members.

6/4/2009 – 6/7/2009
CTSA – Catholic Theological Society of America
2009 CTSA Annual Convention -
Halifax, Nova Scotia
The official membership organization of Catholic theologians (professionals with a degree in theological or related studies and who are or have been actively engaged in teaching and research.) CTSA’s mission is to promote studies and research in theology, to relate theological science to current problems, and to foster a ore effective theological education.

6/7/2009 – 6/9/2009
CHA – Catholic Health Association
2009 CHA Assembly
New Orleans, LA
The official membership organization of Catholic health care sponsors, systems and facilities. The mission of CHA is to support the Catholic health ministry’s pursuit of the strategic directions of mission, ethics, and advocacy.

6/15/2009 – 6/17/2009
NDCL – Notre Dame Center for Liturgy
37th Annual Conference – “Paul as Liturgical Theologian”
Notre Dame, IN
The Center for Liturgy at the University of Notre Dame seeks to support and enrich the liturgical life of the Church through scholarly research and pastoral education. The annual conference welcomes anyone at diocesan or parish level who wishes to examine the liturgical foundations of spirituality, catechesis, and ministry.

6/25/2009 – 6/28/2009
NACFLM – National Association of Catholic Family Life Ministers
NACFLM Conference 2009
St. Paul, MN
The membership association for family life ministers. This includes a variety of ministry areas including singles, marriage prep, respect life, interchurch/ecumenical marriage, families in crisis, separated/divorced, widowed/bereaved, older adults, and special needs families. NACFLM’s mission is to offer support and professional enrichment for those who minister to and with families, to be a voice and advocate for families, to promote the development of family life ministry and to foster a family perspective in Church and Society.

Visit the ActiveParishioner.com Calendar for more details and future events.


Catholic Conference Welcomes Persons with Disabilities

August 8, 2008

In less than a month, one of my favorite organizations will be hosting its biennial conference.  The National Apostolate for Inclusion Ministry (NAfIM) will be meeting in Huron, OH on September 4-6, 2008.  The theme of the conference is “Winds of Change, Spirit of Inclusion.”

NAfIM is a Catholic membership organization of parish ministers, diocesan leaders, university professionals, parents and persons with mental retardation, intellectual disability and other developmental differences.  Anyone can join.  NAfIM’s vision is based on the realization that “the universal call to holiness leads us to recognize that the Body of Christ suffers when some members are not invited to full participation.” NAfIM “envisions that every person with intellectual/developmental disabilities will be welcome to full inclusion into our Catholic communities.” 

I had the opportunity to attend a NAfIM conference several years ago and found the experience to be both moving and enlightening.  Everyone who attends, regardless of intellectual or developmental ability, is fully welcome to participate in the workshops, the prayer services and all parts of the conference. 

The keynote address this year will be given by theologian Fr. Jim Bacik and is titled, “The Parish as a Welcoming Community: Fostering the Spirit of Inclusion.”  This gentle and insightful pastor is adept at helping Catholics understand and live life from a theologically grounded perspective.

General sessions include “Faith-based Care in a Bureaucratic World,” ”Gospel Drama How-to’s: Sharing the Good News and Your Gifts,” “Marriage Panel: I Didn’t Sign Up for This!” where four couples share their marriage challenges and faith journey while raising their children with developmental disabilities, and “Sibling Panel: Riding the Bus and Beyond with my Sib!” where adult brothers and sisters share their relationships with their siblings with intellectual/developmental disability. Many other workshops are also scheduled during the conference. As you can see from this sampling, the conference is a family event where many attendees come as a family.

Whether you are a parish minister, a religious educator, or a parent who’s family is touched by intellectual/developmental disability, you will find this organization and its members to be a lifeline filled with love, wisdom, joy, and a welcoming attitude that would make Jesus proud.


Schedule of Catholic Conferences in August and September 2008

July 30, 2008

8/1/2008  - 8/4/2008
LCWR – Leadership Conference for Women Religious
2008 LCWR-CMSM Joint Assembly

Denver, CO
The association of the leaders of congregations of Catholic women religious in the US

8/5/2008  - 8/8/2008
NPM – National Association of Pastoral Musicians
NPM Convention (Regional)
Los Angeles, CA
The membership organization for anyone who recognizes and supports the value of musical liturgy. This includes choir directors, organists, guitarists, pianists, instrumentalists, presiders, cantors, and choral groups. NPM’s mission is to foster the art of musical liturgy.

9/4/2008  - 9/6/2008
NAfIM – National Apostolate for Inclusion Ministry
40th Anniversary NAfIM Conference – Winds of Change, Spirit of Inclusion

Huron, OH
A membership organization of parish ministers, diocesan leaders, university professionals, parents, and persons withmental retardation, intellectual disability and other developmental differences. NAfIM’s mission is to lead the Catholic community to the full inclusion of persons with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD).
  
9/18/2008  - 9/21/2008
NACDLGM – National Association of Catholic Diocesan and Gay Ministries
NACDLGM 2008 Conference – “I Am Who I Am, By the Grace of God”

Long Beach, CA
Formed in 1994, NACDLGMfosters ministry with lesbian and gay Catholics, their families and friends. It serves as a network of communication regarding Catholic lesbian and gay ministry and provides educational resources and models of ministry to parishes and dioceses.
 
9/24/2008  - 9/28/2008
NCCW – National Council of Catholic Women
NCCW- 2008 General Assembly – We Are Women of Faith

Salt Lake City, UT
An organization of parish and diocesan based Catholic women’s organizations. NCCW’s mission is to support, empower and educate all Catholic women in spirituality, leadership and service.

9/25/2008  - 9/28/2008
Catholic Charities USA
Catholic Charities 2008 Annual Gathering
 
New Orleans, LA
The national member service organization that provides leadership and support to enhance the work of local Catholic Charities organization to reduce poverty, support families, and empower communities.
 
9/26/2008  - 9/28/2008
NABCA – National Association of Black Catholic Administrators
NABCA’s 2008 Annual Meeting

Dallas, TX
NABCA is a national organization devoted to strengthening African American persons involved in authentic roles in dioceses for community building.

9/27/2008  - 10/2/2008
NCDVD – National Conference of Diocesan Vocation Directors
NCDVD 2009 Convention – From East to West: A Perfect Sacrifice

Denver, CO
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.
  
9/28/2008  - 10/1/2008
NCDC – National Catholic Development Conference
NCDC Conference and Exposition

Orlando, FL
An association of organizations involved in fundraising to support religious, educational or other charitable activities. NCDC’s mission is to provide educational opportunities, training and networking in the area of fundraising.
 
9/28/2008  - 10/1/2008
DFMC – Diocesan Fiscal Management Conference
DFMC Conference 2008 – Strengthening the Church through Collaboration

Miami, FL
A membership organization for diocesan fiscal managers. DFMC’s mission is to promote the spiritual growth, the exchange of ideas and information, and the development of professional relationships among its members.

Visit the ActiveParishioner.com Calendar for more details and future events.


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