I know that several regions are including a discussion on the NOCERCC Resource Expressed Needs and Attitudes of Newly Ordained Priests for their own formation.

Presently, the following regions have scheduled meetings for the fall:

Region VIII September 27-28
Region II October 5
Region III October 6-8
Region XI October 17-19
Region I October 20-21
Region V October 26-28
Region IX November 3-4
Region XII Dec. conference call


The NOCERCC 2000 convention is scheduled to be held in Berkeley, California, at the Radisson Hotel Berkeley Marina, February 28-March 2. Archbishop John Quinn, Fathers Eugene LaVerdiere, Robert Barron, and Kenan Osborne, O.F.M., will be among the featured presenters. Our theme for this convention is Celebrating Priesthood.

The convention will be preceded by a two-day workshop for new directors and committee members.  Seasoned directors and committee members will also find this workshop most helpful.  The convention brochure and registration materials have been mailed to you. If you need extra packets, please call the National Office.

The Membership Directory has been revised and was sent out the first week of September. If you have not received a copy, please call the office and we will be glad to ship one to you. If you have any address or telephone number changes, or have recently acquired a fax

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