Dr. Marc DelMonico Named Director of Education and Communications for Saint Luke Institute
Marc brings a wide range of ministerial, academic, communications and development experience to the internationally-respected independent Catholic education and treatment center.
Conflict Literacy and Management in Ministry: A Few Resources
My work at the USCCB allowed me to research topics of interest for those engaged in ministry today. One of these topics is conflict management and resolution.
Dr. DelMonico Recognized in Recent Book on Catholic Minister Formation
“Transforming Ministry Formation” recognizes the work of Dr. DelMonico for resourcing development of professional lay ministry standards at the national level.
“Stones of Waiting”: Strategic Ministry in a Pandemic-Changed Landscape
In 2021, I wrote an essay on the possibilities for strategic change in various aspects of Catholic ministries in the U.S. based on learnings from innovative ministries provided during the COVID-19 pandemic.
USCCB Subcommittee Approves Certification Competencies for Catholic Correctional Chaplains
In my role as Director of Certification for Ecclesial Ministry at the USCCB, I worked with colleagues in the Catholic Prison Ministries Coalition and the National Association of Catholic Chaplains to develop these innovative and comprehensive competencies, which will help prepare Catholics across the country for the vital work of providing spiritual care for those who are incarcerated or affected by incarceration in any way, including those in immigrant detention.
Featured Engagements
NATIONAL LAY MINISTRY ADVOCACY
Dr. Marc DelMonico led national efforts in support of professional and volunteer Catholic lay ministers for five years at the U.S bishops' conference. Read More.CATHOLIC PRISON MINISTRIES COMPETENCIES
In 2021, I assisted the USCCB in review and approval of competencies for minister formation and certification for Catholic pastoral care in prison ministries, and for Certified Catholic Correctional Chaplains. Read More.STRATEGIC MINISTRY DURING COVID-19
Reflections and reputable resources for assisting Catholic ministers - clergy and laity - for engaging and planning ongoing responses to the pandemic. Read More.Request Marc’s Services
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