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Thirty-Sixth Annual NOCERCC National Convention

February 16- 19, 2009

Embassy Suites Hotel Albuquerque

Albuquerque, New Mexico

 Join the NOCERCC community in reflecting on the ministry of the Word.  In keeping with the Church's tradition that the teaching office is the "first task and responsibility of priests" (US bishops' The Basic Plan for the Ongoing Formation of Priests, p. 17) and following up on the 2008 Synod of Bishops on the Word of God in the life and mission of the Church, NOCERCC’s 2009 convention explores how ongoing formation can support priests in ever more faithfully and effectively carrying out the teaching office.

The Archdiocese of Santa Fe welcomes the NOCERCC community to Albuquerque.  With its diverse Southwest heritage, Albuquerque offers a rich opportunity for our convention to consider how ongoing formation in the ministry of the Word encounters contemporary culture and equips priests to preach the Word of God “as leaven in a pluralistic and secularized world” (2008 Synod of Bishops, preparatory document, no. 31).

Watch for more information about our exciting 2009 convention.

For Directors and Others New to This Ministry

New Directors Workshop

Weekend before convention: February 14, 7:00 pm- February 15, 5:00 pm

Also at Embassy Suites Hotel Albuquerque

 
     
 

    

Previous Conventions

2008 Thirty-Fifth Anniversary National Convention in Belleview Biltmore Resort in Clearwater, Florida

2007 Thirty-Fourth Annual National Convention in Palm Springs
2006 Thirty-Third National Convention in Scottsdale, Theme "Communio in the Presbyterate Today: Vision and Challenges, Graces, Practical Possibilities"
2005 Thirty-Second National Convention in Miami, Theme "Back to the Future: The hope and Promise in the Bishops' Basic Plan"
2004 Thirty-First National Convention in Huntington Beach, California, Theme: “I will make you a new heart, breathe new spirit into you.”
2003 Thirtieth National Convention in Houston, Theme: "Called to be Holy and Effective, Responding to God's Sheer Grace"
2002 Twenty-Ninth National Convention in Orlando, Theme: "The Impact of the Technological Culture on the Church and the Priesthood"
2001 Twenty-Eighth National Convention in San Antonio, Theme: "Multiple Faces and Millennial Learning: An Exploration of On-Going Formation in a Diverse Presbyterate" 
2000 Twenty-Seventh National Convention in Berkeley, Theme: "Celebrating Priesthood"
1999 Twenty-Sixth National Convention in New Orleans, Theme: "One Church: A Tapestry of Ecclesiologies"
1998 Twenty-Fifth National Convention in San Diego, Theme: "Twenty-five Years: Continuing the Pilgrimage"
1997 Twenty-Fourth National Convention in Orlando, Theme: "Preaching and the Art of Storytelling"
1996 Twenty-Third National Convention in San Antonio, Theme: "Priesthood: Identity and Responsibility"
1995 Twenty-Second National Convention in New Orleans, Theme: "The Many Images of God"
1994 Twenty-First National Convention in San Diego, Theme: "Here Comes Everyone: New Thinking about the Diversity of Cultures in the U.S. Catholic Church"
1993 Twentieth National Convention in Tampa, Theme: "One in Many: Owning Our Variety"
1992 Nineteenth National Convention in New Orleans, Theme: "From the Clay of the Earth: An Embodied Priesthood"
1991 Eighteenth National Convention in San Diego, Theme: "Spirituality of Priesthood: Rediscovering the Gift"
1990 Seventeenth National Convention in Orlando, Theme: "Shaping Our Ecclesial Future: The Priest -Change Agent in Need of Change"
1989 Sixteenth National Convention in Phoenix, Theme: "Priest: Person, Myth, and Symbol"
1988 fifteenth National Convention in New Orleans, Theme: "Priesthood: Rooted in the Past; Challenged by the Future"
1987 Fourteenth National Convention in Miami, Theme: "Paradigms of Conversion"
1986 Thirteenth National Convention in Los Angeles, Theme: "Continuing Formation of Priests: New Perspectives"
1985 Twelfth National Convention in San Antonio, Theme: "Mutual Ministry: The Priest in the Emerging Church"
1984 Eleventh National Convention in Miami, Theme: "Educating Priests Towards Collaboration in Ministry: New Vision, New Hope"
1983 Tenth National Convention in San Francisco, Theme: "Educating for Justice in the Life and Mission of the American Priest"
1982 Ninth National Convention in New Orleans, Theme: "A Critical Reflection on Continuing Education of Priests"
1981 Eighth National Convention in Orlando, Theme: "A Vision: Priest and Church of the 80's"
1980 Seventh National Convention in San Diego, Theme: "Portrait of the American Priest"
1979 Sixth National Convention in San Antonio, Theme: "Educating in Parish Ministry"
1978 Fifth National Convention in Atlanta, Theme: "Practicing What We Preach: Growth Planning for Ourselves and Others"
1977 Fourth National Convention in Denver, Theme: "Educating Clergy for the Emerging Church"
1976 Third National Convention in Washington, D.C., Theme: "Integrated Growth in Ministry"
1975 Second National Convention in San Francisco, Theme: "Peace through Justice"
1974 First National Convention in New Orleans, Theme: "Reconciliation"
1973 NFPC calls together Directors of Continuing Education at the University of Notre Dame. Meeting of the establishment of NOCERCC.
1972 NFPC National Convention in Denver mandating a national meeting on continuing education.

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