NACC Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is the decision-making body of the National Association of Catholic Chaplains.

The Board is composed of the Chair, Chair-Elect/Secretary, Treasurer and two At-large-members elected by the membership, the Episcopal Liaison, appointed by the President of the USCCB, and four external professionals appointed by the Board.

The Board is responsible to:

1. Steward the Catholic identity of the association.
2. Steward the mission and vision for the future of the association.
3. Ensure the integration of the values in the organizational culture.
4. Approve the strategic direction for the growth of the association.
5. Maintain and develop the association’s relationship with the USCCB and other groups, institutions, and organizations within and outside the Catholic Church.
6. Approve the Association’s policies.
7. Ratify changes to the constitution.
8. Appoint members of the NACC Certification Commission.
9. Establish task forces or other bodies required by the mission.
10. Approve the annual budget.
11. Participate in the evaluation of the Executive Director.

The Board of Directors meets three (3) times a year.

Executive Director - David A. Lichter, D.Min.

Click here to read the duties of the E.D. and see a picture of David
Executive Director's reflection published in the August 4, 2008 issue of NACC Now

Committees, Task Forces, and Advisory Boards & Panels

NACC Committees
“NACC Now” visual map of NACC activities and group/partner linkages

Other leaders: Special Representatives and Liaisons

Partners and representatives
NACC State Liaisons