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2009 NOCERCC National Convention

February 16- 19, 2009

Embassy Suites Hotel Albuquerque

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Join the NOCERCC community as the Archdiocese of Santa Fe welcomes our convention to Albuquerque.

Welcome the Word Planted in You

The ministry of the Word

in the ongoing formation of priests

As the Letter of James invites priests and all Christians to welcome the Word planted in us at baptism (1: 21), our gathering explores what is required for ongoing formation to support priests and prebyterates in ever more faithfully and effectively carrying out the teaching office.

Featured speakers, session leaders, and homilists include Archbishop Donald Wuerl; Dr. Sara Fairbanks, OP; Deacon Dr. Bill Ditewig; Jim Schellman; Dr. Mary Ann Boyarski; Archbishop Basil Schott, OFM; Archbishop Michael Sheehan; Dr. Dianne Bergant, CSA; Charlie Carrillo; John Carr; Rev. Jim Deiters, Rev. Larry Gillick, SJ; Rev. Dan Harris, CM; Michael Morton; Vicki Tufano; and Rev. Richard Vega.

We invite ongoing presbyteral formation directors and committee chairs and members from dioceses and religious communities; bishops; major superiors; faculty and administrators from seminaries and schools of theology; other clergy vocations, formation and personnel leaders; and anyone with an interest in our dialogue. Take advantage of our group discount with two or more registrations from the same member diocese, community, or organization.

Click here for brochure or to register.

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Come to Albuquerque early for…

New Directors Workshop

Saturday, February 14, 7:00 pm- Sunday, February 15, 5:00 pm

For directors, committees, and others responsible for ongoing formation of priests in dioceses and religious communities who are new to this ministry.

Religious Heritage Tours

February 16, before convention opens

Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi in Santa Fe

Acoma Sky City Pueblo

More specifics in brochure

Use same registration form to register

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Hotel Reservations

at Embassy Suites Albuquerque

Visit NOCERCC Convention Hotel Reservations or call all 800-EMBASSY (800-362-2779). Convention discount on room rate: $149 plus tax for singles & doubles, available February 13- 21. Deadline for NOCERCC group reservations is January 16, 2008.

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For More Information

For more information email Andrea Stapleton Berger at NOCERCC National Office at aberger@nocercc.org or call 312-781-9450, ext. 216.

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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