Reflections on the Word: Christmas Mass During the Night – December 25, 2021
The Gospel from St. Luke reminds us that the historical time of Christ’s birth was filled with social unrest and dislocation. But it is in the midst of these challenges that God becomes present in the flesh to us.
2021 Activities Summary from My Work at the USCCB
Many developments in my work supporting ministry education and formation at the U.S. bishops’ conference continue to be shaped by the work of many leaders in our Church today, and offer new hope and promise in the midst of our recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reflections on the Word: Advent Weekday – December 18, 2021
Many times we look back on the Christmas story and romanticize it. In fact, it was in no way an easy or certain journey for Joseph and Mary. Their story and their faithful courage in responding to God gives us strength as we ourselves move through often uncertain times.
Reflections on the Word: Memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels – October 2, 2021
Guardian angels are a part of the entire vision of care which God desires for the church and for the whole human community. It is appropriate as the Church begins observance of Respect Life Month, that we hear of God’s own duty of care which is part of God’s own nature of love for each of us. And it is fitting that we begin this month reminding ourselves of the Guardian Angels who stand watch over each and every human life.
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.
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Dr. DelMonico directs significant aspects of promotion, educational initiatives, and development for the international mental health and spiritual treatment organization for ministers. Read More.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.Request Marc’s Services
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