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NALM is a professional organization that supports and advocate for lay ministers

and promote the development of lay ministry in the Catholic Church.

Our 1,300+ members represent a wide range of ministers (lay, religious & clergy) serving in the

parish, diocesan and academic setting. 

• Conference May 27-30, 2009 Conference May 27-30, 2009 in St. Paul, MNin St. Paul, MN

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Normas Normas Nacionales para Nacionales para CertificaciCertificacióón de n de Ministros Ministros Eclesiales Laicos Eclesiales Laicos

Revision and new national certification in 2011

NCCHM should be part of the consultation…

NALMNational Association for Lay Ministry

CPPCDConference for Pastoral Planners and Council Development

NACPANational Association of Church Personnel Administrators

NADDNational Association of Diaconate Directors

NCYAMANational Catholic Young Adult Ministry Association

NFPCNational Federation of Priests’ Councils

New effort in 2009 looking at “cultural competency” for all parish ministers.

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