Saint Luke Institute
Dr. DelMonico directs significant aspects of educational initiatives and development for the international mental health and spiritual treatment organization for ministers.
Catholic Prison Ministries Coalition
My work with the organization involves researching, applying for, tracking and reporting on grants to support initiatives of the organization.
National Lay Ministry Advocacy (USCCB)
Dr. Marc DelMonico led national efforts in support of professional and volunteer Catholic lay ministers for five years at the U.S bishops’ conference.
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.
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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