Professional Lay Ministry Standards: Developments, Challenges and Opportunities
In 2023, there have been significant developments within the national Catholic Church related to professional standards and competencies in support of lay ministry.
Video Portfolio: Catholic Prison Ministries Coalition
At the USCCB, I worked with representatives from two other national organizations to produce a series of testimonial videos about Catholic prison ministers.
Video Portfolio: USCCB Subcommittee Certification for Ecclesial Ministry & Service
In 2019, my office organized a wide-ranging conversation about the importance of lay ministry and ministry formation with the Chairman of the USCCB Subcommittee on Certification for Ecclesial Ministry and Service, Most. Rev. Gerald Kicanas, Bishop emeritus of Tucson,...
Webinar: Co-Responsibility & Conflict Management – Some Resources for Ministers
In 2020 I presented on conflict management skills for ministers developed by theologian Dr. Ann Garrido of Aquinas Institute in a webinar for the Catholic Apostolate Center.
Theological Inquiry and Leadership in a ‘Post-Truth’ Era: Insights from Blessed Oscar Romero
My essay from 2018 examines some ways in which then-Blessed (now Saint) Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador confronted ‘post-truth’ political and cultural forces in his ministry and examines insights that can be garnered for confronting similar social discourse today.
‘Assembly Required!: Enhancing the Ministry of the Liturgical Assembly’
A short essay on the importance of a clear understanding and concrete application of a theology of the liturgical assembly at the celebration of the Catholic Eucharist.
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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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