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Calendar of National Catholic Events
7/2/2009

 

The calendar below lists conferences of official Catholic national organizations and professional associatons.  Many of these events are open to anyone who becomes a member of the organization; some are even open to nonmembers.

If you are a Catholic Hispanic or African American or Native American, you will find national gatherings on the list. If you are a young adult or a youth, a woman or a parish pastoral council member, you wil find events of interest. If you are a liturgical minister or a theologian or an educator or a canon lawyer, you will find relevant gatherings. If you are a lay minister or an ordained minister, you will find conferences of interest.  If you are a person with a developmental disability or a parent of a child with such a disability, you will find a conference with wonderful resources. 

These excellent conferences gather communities of committed Catholics in their field of expertise.  Consider becoming a part of one of these annual gatherings.

 

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* 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.
 
* 9/12/2009  - 9/18/2009
NCDVD - National Conference of Diocesan Vocation Directors
2010 NCDVD Convention
Milwaukee, WI
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.
 
* 9/20/2009  - 9/23/2009
ICSC - International Catholic Stewardship Council
ICSC 2009 Annual Conference
Dallas, TX
An association of organizations, including parishes and dioceses, focusing on the concept of holistic Christian stewardship. ICSC’s mission includes encouraging the growing professionalism of diocesan stewardship and development programs as well as that of parish-centered stewardship programs.
 
* 9/20/2009  - 9/23/2009
NCDC - National Catholic Development Conference
NCDC 2009 Annual Conference
Arlington, VA
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.
 
* 9/24/2009  - 9/27/2009
NCCW - National Council of Catholic Women
NCCW - 2009 General Assembly
Jacksonville, FL
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.
 
* 9/24/2009  - 9/27/2009
CALGM - Catholic Association for Lesbian & Gay Ministries
CALGM Annual [Inter]National Conference
Las Vegas, NV
A network encouraging pastoral care with lesbian and gay Catholics and their families. The organization provides a network of communication regarding Catholic lesbian and gay ministry, provides educational resources and models of ministry, and encourages the participation of lesbian and gay Catholics with the Church.
 
* 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  - 9/30/2009
DFMC - Diocesan Fiscal Management Conference
DFMC Conference 2009
Chicago, IL
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.
 
* 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.
 
* 10/6/2009  - 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.
 
* 10/12/2009  - 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.
 
* 10/22/2009  - 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.
 
* 11/19/2009  - 11/21/2009
NFCYM - National Federaton 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.
 
* 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.
 
* 2/8/2010  - 2/11/2010
NOCERCC - National Organization for Continuing Education of Roman Catholic Clergy
37th NOCERCC National Convention
TBD, TBD
A membership association of dioceses, religious communities and others committed to the Church’s mission to promote and support ongoing formation for priests. NOCERCC’s mission includes engaging in dialogue about contemporary pastoral needs and realities, sponsoring research on issues of presbyteral formation and offering educational opportunities.
 
* 2/11/2010  - 2/14/2010
AGPIM - Association of Graduate Programs in Ministry
AGPIM Annual Meeting
Orlando, FL
The official membership organization of Catholic schools offering graduate programs in ministry. AGPIM’s mission is to promote the quality of ministerial education in service of church and society.
 
* 4/6/2010  - 4/8/2010
NCEA - National Catholic Education Association
107th Annual NCEA Convention
Minneapolis, MN
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.
 
* 4/6/2010  - 4/9/2010
CLA - Catholic Library Association
2010 CLA Convention
Minneapolis, MN
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.
 
* 4/12/2010  - 4/15/2011
NFPC - National Federation of Priests' Councils
2010 NFPC Convention
Houston, 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.
 
* 4/14/2010  - 4/17/2010
NADD - National Association of Diaconate Directors
NADD Convention 2010
Spokane, WA
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.
 
* 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.
 
* 6/10/2010  - 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.
 
* 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.
 
* 9/19/2010  - 9/22/2010
ICSC - International Catholic Stewardship Council
ICSC 2010 Annual Conference
San Diego, CA
An association of organizations, including parishes and dioceses, focusing on the concept of holistic Christian stewardship. ICSC’s mission includes encouraging the growing professionalism of diocesan stewardship and development programs as well as that of parish-centered stewardship programs.
 
* 9/26/2010  - 9/29/2010
DFMC - Diocesan Fiscal Management Conference
DFMC Conference 2010
New Orleans, LA
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.
 
* 10/24/2010  - 10/27/2010
CACE - Chief Administrators of Catholic Education
2010 CACE Annual Meeting
Mobile , AL
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.
 
* 2/24/2011  - 2/27/2011
AGPIM - Association of Graduate Programs in Ministry
AGPIM Annual Meeting
San Antonio, TX
The official membership organization of Catholic schools offering graduate programs in ministry. AGPIM’s mission is to promote the quality of ministerial education in service of church and society.
 
* 2/28/2011  - 3/3/2011
NOCERCC - National Organization for Continuing Education of Roman Catholic Clergy
38th NOCERCC National Convention
TBD, TBD
A membership association of dioceses, religious communities and others committed to the Church’s mission to promote and support ongoing formation for priests. NOCERCC’s mission includes engaging in dialogue about contemporary pastoral needs and realities, sponsoring research on issues of presbyteral formation and offering educational opportunities.
 
* 4/26/2011  - 4/28/2011
NCEA - National Catholic Education Association
108th Annual NCEA Convention
New Orleans, LA
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.
 
* 4/26/2011  - 4/29/2011
CLA - Catholic Library Association
2011 CLA Convention
New Orleans, LA
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.
 
* 5/31/2011  - 6/3/2011
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.
 
* 6/5/2011  - 6/7/2011
CHA - Catholic Health Association
2011 CHA Assembly
Atlanta, GA
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.
 
* 8/9/2011  - 8/13/2011
LCWR - Leadership Conference for Women Religious
2011 LCWR Assembly
Garden Grove, CA
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.
 
* 8/15/2011  - 8/21/2011
Vatican & Bishops Conference of Spain
World Youth Day (WYD)
Madrid, Spain
The worldwide gathering of young adult Catholics held every two to three years. The gatherings include time for celebrating, for learning, for praying, for providing service, and for meeting other Catholics from around the world.
 
* 9/25/2011  - 9/28/2011
DFMC - Diocesan Fiscal Management Conference
DFMC Conference 2011
Minneapolis, MN
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.
 
* 6/3/2012  - 6/5/2012
CHA - Catholic Health Association
2012 CHA Assembly
Philadelphia, PA
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.
 
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