Chicago Ministry Formation Competencies
This fall, after a year of collaborative consulting led by Dr. Marc DelMonico, the USCCB approved revised ministry preparation standards for the Archdiocese of Chicago.
Catholic Prison Ministries Competencies
On September 15, 2021 the USCCB Subcommittee on Certification for Ecclesial Ministry and Service approved competencies for minister formation and certification for Catholic pastoral care in prison ministries and for Certified Catholic Correctional Chaplains. In my role as Director of Certification for Ecclesial Ministry at the USCCB, it has been a privilege to work with colleagues in the Catholic Prison Ministries Coalition (CPMC) and the National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC) as they in turn have worked with the USCCB subcommittee 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.
Catholic Health & Related Ministries Competencies
Date: 2018-2021 On September 15, 2021 the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Subcommittee on Certification for Ecclesial Ministry and Service approved competencies for minister formation and certification for Catholic pastoral care in hospital chaplaincy and...
Remembering My Mom: Elaine A. DelMonico
On the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, October 4, 2019, with him and St. Jude the Apostle to guide her, my mom, Elaine Ann DelMonico, was embraced by the loving arms of God and ushered into her heavenly home, surrounded and supported by her loving family. I want to share the liturgical resources here which enabled our family to deal with our grief and affirm our hope in God’s mercy and Christ’s resurrection, in which my mom now fully shares.
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
I work with the USCCB Subcommittee on Certification for Ecclesial Ministry and Service. The subcommittee promotes and resources the development of standards of ministry formation and certification, and it reviews and approves those standards voluntarily submitted by dioceses and national Catholic ministry organizations.
Featured Engagements
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.ROME CONFERENCE ON LAY MINISTRY
In 2018, I traveled to Rome to present on best practices for the formation of the laity and lay ministers. The trip included a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet Pope Francis. Read More.Request Marc’s Services
Request Dr. DelMonico's professional services for a liturgical, ministerial or leadership consultation, or for an academic or public presentation. Contact Marc here.