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Calendar of National Catholic Events
5/12/2008

 

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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* 5/27/2008  - 5/30/2008
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.
 
* 5/28/2008  - 5/30/2008
DISC - Diocesan Information Systems Conference
2008 DISC Conference - Fulfulling Our Ministry: Maximizing Technology with Limited Resources
San Antonio, TX
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.
 
* 5/28/2008  - 5/30/2008
CPA - Catholic Press Association
2008 Catholic Media Convention -
Toronto, ON
The official membership association for Catholic press/media personnel.
 
* 6/1/2008  - 6/4/2008
ACHTUS - Academy of Catholic Hispanic Theologians of the US
ACHTUS Colloquium 2008 - Ultura en lo cotidiano: Intersections of Faith and Popular Culture
Miami Beach, 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.
 
* 6/5/2008  - 6/8/2008
CTSA - Catholic Theological Society of America
2008 CTSA Annual Convention - Generations
Miami, FL
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.
 
* 6/8/2008  - 6/9/2008
CSWNA - Catholic Social Workers National Association
CSWNA's Inaugural Conference - Catholic Social Work: Living the Mission
Grand Rapids, MI
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.
 
* 6/12/2008  - 6/14/2008
USCCB - US Conference of Catholic Bishops
USCCB Annual June Meeting
Orlando, FL
US bishops meet twice a year, in November and June, to conduct the business of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops.
 
* 6/18/2008  - 6/22/2008
Serra USA
Serra USA 2008 Annual Meeting
South Bend, IN
Serra USA is an organization of individuals that promotes vocations to the priesthood and religious life in the Catholic Church.
 
* 6/22/2008  - 6/24/2008
CHA - Catholic Health Association
2008 CHA Assembly - The Future of Compassion
San Diego, CA
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.
 
* 6/30/2008  - 7/2/2008
NACFLM - National Association of Catholic Family Life Ministers
NACFLM 2008 Conference - Bridging Families and Church
San Francisco, CA
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.
 
* 6/30/2008  - 7/3/2008
NPM - National Association of Pastoral Musicians
NPM Convention (Regional) - In the Midst of Change...
East Brunswick, NJ
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.
 
* 7/2/2008  - 7/6/2008
Tekakwitha Conference
69th Annual Tekakwitha Conference - One Heart, All Nations
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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.
 
* 7/8/2008  - 7/9/2008
NAPP - National Association of Priest Pilots
NAPP 2008 Convention
Savannah, GA
An organization of Catholic priests who are also pilots. NAPP assists with continuing flying education to help members in maintaining their skills and keeping up to date on the latest regulations and technological advances. The organization also provides support to members using aircraft in missionary work.
 
* 7/8/2008  - 7/11/2008
NPM - National Association of Pastoral Musicians
NPM Convention (Regional) -
Cleveland, OH
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.
 
* 7/15/2008  - 7/20/2008
The Vatican & Australia
WYD - World Youth Day 2008
Sydney, Australia
 
* 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 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).
 
* 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, NACDLGM fosters 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
2008 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.
 
* 10/5/2008  - 10/26/2008
Vatican
World Synod of Bishops - The Word of God in the Life & Mission of the Church
Vatican City, Europe
 
* 10/9/2008  - 10/13/2008
NRVC - National Religious Vocation Conference
2008 NRVC Biennial Convocation - Called by One, Invited by Many
Louisville, KY
The professional organization of individuals committed to vocation awareness, invitation and discernment to consecrated life as brothers, sisters, and priests. NRVC’s mission is to provide education, resources and supportive services to promote religious life as a viable option in today’s Church.
 
* 10/9/2008  - 10/11/2008
CMA - Catholic Medical Association
77th Annual Educational Conference - Theology of the Body: Modern Challenges to Health, Conscience, and Human Dignity
Baltimore, MD
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.
 
* 10/12/2008  - 10/15/2008
ICSC - International Catholic Stewardship Council
2008 ICSC Annual Conference - Evangelization and Stewardship in the Spirit of St. Paul
Chicago, IL
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.
 
* 10/13/2008  - 10/16/2008
CLSA - Canon Law Society of America
2008 CLSA Convention
Kansas City, MO
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.
 
* 10/14/2008  - 10/17/2008
FDLC - Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions
2008 FDLC National Meeting - To Worship in Spirit and Truth: Liturgy in the Shaping of Catholic Identity
Milwaukee, WI
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.
 
* 10/16/2008  - 10/19/2008
CNVS - Catholic Network of Volunteer Service
CNVS National Conference - Sustained by the Spirit
Portland, OR
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.
 
* 11/18/2008  - 11/21/2008
NATRI - National Association for Treasurers of Religious Institutes
NATRI National Conference
Denver, CO
An organization for treasurers of religious institutes. NATRI provides education, services, and information to meet the stewardship needs of religious institutes in the US.
 
* 12/4/2008  - 12/7/2008
NFCYM - National Federaton for Catholic Youth Ministry
NCCYM - National Conference on Catholic Youth Ministry: Formed by Living Water/Formados for Agua Viva
Cleveland, OH
The professional membership organization of diocesan directors for youth ministry. The mission of NFCYM is to serve those who serve the young Catholic Church.
 
* 12/31/2008  - 1/4/2009
NCSC - National Catholic Student Coalition
NCSC 25th Annual Leadership Conference - Our Catholic Faith, Our Nation in Need
Atlanta, GA
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.
 
* 1/6/2009  - 1/9/2009
CCMA - Catholic Campus Ministry Association and NADDCM - National Association of Diocesan Directors of Campus Ministry
CCMA/NADDCM National Convention
Atlanta, GA
The national membership association for Catholic campus ministers who serve at Catholic and non-Catholic colleges and universities. CCMA’s mission is to empower Catholic campus ministers and the broader Church to become transforming instruments of Christ in the academic community and the world.
 
* 2/12/2009  - 2/15/2009
AGPIM - Association of Graduate Programs in Ministry
AGPIM Annual Meeting
Tucson, AZ
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.
 
* 2/16/2009  - 2/19/2009
NOCERCC - National Organization for Continuing Education of Roman Catholic Clergy
36th NOCERCC National Convention
Albuquerque, NM
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.
 
* 2/22/2009  - 2/25/2009
USCCB - US Conference of Catholic Bishops
2009 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering
Washington, DC
A gathering of diocesan and national social ministry leaders who meet annually to celebrate and act on the social mission of the Catholic Church.
 
* 2/26/2009  - 2/28/2009
Archdiocese of Los Angeles
LA Religious Education Conference
Anaheim, CA
Sponsored by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, this conference has become a national gathering for those involved in religious education. Attendance in previous years has exceeded 40,000 participants, including attendees from as far away as Australia and the UK.
 
* 4/14/2009  - 4/17/2009
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.
 
* 4/22/2009  - 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.
 
* 4/27/2009  - 4/30/2009
NFPC - National Federation of Priests' Councils
2009 NFPC Convention
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.
 
* 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 - "Impasse...And Beyond"
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.
 
* 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.
 
* 9/20/2009  - 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.
 
* 9/24/2009  - 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.
 
* 9/27/2009  - 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.
 
* 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.
 
* 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.
 
* 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  - 4/9/2010
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.
 
* 4/6/2010  - 4/9/2010
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.
 
* 4/12/2010  - 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.
 
* 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.
 
* 6/13/2010  - 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.
 
* 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.
 
* 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  - 4/29/2011
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.
 
* 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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