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.

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Schedule of Catholic Conferences in April or May 2009

March 19, 2009

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

3/29/2009  – 4/1/2009 
NACPA – National Association of Church Personnel Administrators
2009 NACPA Convocation
Chicago, IL
The membership organization for personnel and human resource professionals within the Church. NACPA’s mission is to advocate for workplace justice rooted in Gospel values by promoting comprehensive church personnel systems; strengthening working relationships among church leaders, ministers and employees; developing church personnel and human resources skills and competence; and identifying and addressing church and societal issues which affect the church in its role as employer.
 
4/14/2009  – 4/16/2009 
NCEA – National Catholic Education Association
106th Annual NCEA Convention
Anaheim, CA
The official organization for Catholic educators in elementary schools, secondary schools, religious education programs, seminaries, chief administrators of Catholic education and boards/councils of Catholic education. NCEA’s mission is to advance the educational and catechetical mission of the Church.
 
4/14/2009  – 4/17/2009 
CLA – Catholic Library Association
2009 CLA Convention – Leadership, Direction Service
Anaheim, CA
The membership association of individuals and organizations involved with Catholic libraries. The mission of CLA is to provide leadership for professional development, coordinate the exchange of ideas, offer spiritual support, promote Catholic and ecumenical literature, and foster community.
 
4/14/2009  – 4/16/2009 
NPCD – National Association of Parish Catechetical Directors
17th NPCD Convocation: “Leadership. Direction. Service.”
Anaheim, CA
An organization within NCEA’s Department of Religious Education, NPCD is an association for parish catechetical leaders. It’s mission is to support members in their role of advancing the catechetical mission of the Church and to enhance the professional development of parish catechetical leaders.
 
4/22/2009  – 4/25/2009 
NADD – National Association of Diaconate Directors
NADD Convention 2009
Chicago, IL
The membership association for directors of diaconate programs. NADD’s mission is to serve as a documentation and resource center, to develop professional expertise, promote research, training, and self-evaluation procedures, and to facilitate communication.
 
4/26/2009  – 4/29/2009 
CPPCD – Conference for Pastoral Planning and Council Development
2009 CPPCD Annual Convention: Persevering in Mission to Build the Body of Christ
Plymouth, MI
The professional membership organization for Catholic Church leaders who are responsible for planning, research, and council development at the diocesan and parish levels. CPPCD’s mission is to promote and advocate consultative processes that foster effective planning for the pastoral life of the Church.
 
4/27/2009  – 4/30/2009 
CADEIO – Catholic Association of Diocesan Ecumenical and Interreligious Officers 
2009 CADEIO Annual Program
Phoenix, AZ
The official membership organization for diocesan ecumenical and interreligious officers. CADEIO seeks to stimulate an exchange of ideas, experiences and networking among the ecumenical officers of the dioceses, to promote programs that further work of Christian unity and interreligious cooperation, and to cooperate with other organizations.
 
4/27/2009  – 4/30/2009 
NCCL – National Conference for Catechetical Leadership
2009 NCCL Conference: Focus on Adult Faith Formation
Dearborn, MI
The official organization of diocesan, parish, academic, publishing,and other catechetical personnel. NCCL’s mission is to enrich and strengthen the ministry of catechesis throughout the Catholic dioceses of the US.
 
4/27/2009  – 4/30/2009 
NFPC – National Federation of Priests’ Councils
2009 NFPC Convention – The Parish of Tomorrow – Today!
San Antonio, TX
The membership association for priests’ councils. NFPC’s mission is to promote priestly unity and fraternity, to provide a national forum for priests to discuss pastoral matters, to enable priests councils to speak with a common voice and to promote pastoral research.
 
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.

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Schedule of Catholic Conferences – April and May 2008

March 24, 2008

The following national Catholic organizations will have their annual meetings in April & May 2008:

NCCL – National Conference for Catechetical Leadership (4/6/2008 – 4/10/2008) in Houston, TX

CPN – Catholic Peacebuilding Network (4/13/2008  - 4/15/2008) in Notre Dame, IN

Vatican – Pope Benedict XVI Visits the US – Washington, DC and New York (4/15/2008 – 4/20/2008)

CPPCD – Conference for Pastoral Planning and Council Development (4/20/2008 – 4/23/2008) in Orlando, FL, as part of the National Ministry Summit

NFPC – National Federation of Priests’ Councils (4/20/2008 – 4/23/2008) in Orlando, FL, as part of the National Ministry Summit

NALM – National Association for Lay Ministry (4/20/2008 – 4/23/2008) in Orlando, FL, as part of the National Ministry Summit

NADD – National Association of Diaconate Directors (4/20/2008 – 4/23/2008) in Orlando, FL, as part of the National Ministry Summit

NACPA – National Association of Church Personnel Administrators (4/20/2008 – 4/23/2008) in Orlando, FL, as part of the National Ministry Summit

NCYAMA – National Catholic Young Adult Ministry Association (4/20/2008 – 4/23/2008) in Orlando, FL, as part of the National Ministry Summit

NALM, CPPCD, NACPA, NADD, NCYAMA, and NFPC – National Ministry Summit: Emerging Models of Pastoral Leadership (4/20/2008 – 4/23/2008) in Orlando, FL

Religious Booksellers Trade Exhibit (5/27/2008 – 5/30/2008) St. Charles, IL

DISC – Diocesan Information Systems Conference (5/28/2008 – 5/30/2008) in San Antonio, TX

CPA – Catholic Press Association (5/28/2008 – 5/30/2008) in Toronto, ON, Canada

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


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