If you are interested in purchasing 2013 conference recordings, please contact:

Jeanine Annunziato
Administrative Specialist/Education and Renewal of Certification
(414) 483-4898
jannunziato@nacc.org

April 13-16, 2013 – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

 

2013 Conference Objectives

Pittsburgh is known for its convergence of three rivers: The Monongahela, Allegheny, and Ohio. Sometimes the rivers are calm and easy flowing; other times, the rivers are turbulent and raging. The dynamism of the three rivers creates a new and greater river. Our theme, Three Rivers Converging: A Call to Faith, Identity, and Action invites us to mirror the dynamism of the three rivers on our own journey to be active participants in giving prophetic witness to our call.

Our call engages our identity as a people of faith, chosen and sent forth. We are called to be renewed in Christ Jesus, to hear the gospel anew, and to reclaim our identity as servants of God who continue the healing ministry of Jesus in the name of the Church.

Ours is a call to:

Faith – We are a people of faith. It is this faith, propelled by our baptismal call, that is the grounding and source of who we become. Our faith is a river that moves and motivates us in our ministry.

Identity – We are ministers of the Church and compassionate listeners who provide a healing and caring presence. Our identity is a river that challenges us to claim our roles as Catholics, as professional chaplains and CPE Supervisors, as members of the NACC, and as active participants in the broader society.

Action – Our faith and identity drive us to take what we have learned and use it in the service of our ministry. Action is a river that impels us to make an impact on our environment and to grow spiritually, personally, and professionally.

As the image of the three rivers of Faith, Identity, and Action converge in our call, we embrace the invitation to be ministers of the Church, professional spiritual care providers, and people of hope.

 

2013 Conference Plenary Speakers

We are happy to announce our 2013 National Conference Plenary Speakers. The committee is so excited to host each of these speakers who will speak specifically to components of our theme:
Three Rivers Converging: A Call to Faith, Identity, and Action. Mark your calendars now for what will be a wonderful conference.

Rev. Donald Goergen, OP, Ph.D. – Dominican priest, teacher, lecturer, and author who has published numerous articles in the areas of Christology and Christian Spirituality. Fr. Don co-founded the Dominican Ashram, a contemplative Dominican community and ministry of prayer. He teaches at Aquinas Institute of Theology in St. Louis, MO and is the recipient of the 2010 Yves Congar Award from Barry University.

Neomi DeAnda, Ph.D. – Faculty Member and Director of the Oscar Romero Scholarship Program at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, IL. Dr. DeAnda, a Tejana, wrote a groundbreaking dissertation on the writings of Sor Maria Anna Ágeuda de San Ignacio (Puebla, Mexico, 1695-1756) that focused on images of God and Imago Dei as understood through the image of Mary’s breast milk. She was named by the National Catholic Reporter as one of 12 women under 40 making a difference in the church.

Rev. Myles N. Sheehan, SJ, M.D. – Provincial of the New England Province of the Society of Jesus. Fr. Myles has a background in both theology and medicine, and worked for fourteen years at Loyola University Chicago’s Stritch School of Medicine both as a Professor of Medicine and practitioner. He co-edited the book:
Healing as Vocation: A Medical Professionalism Primer.

Sr. Carol Keehan, DC, RN, M.S. – President and Chief Executive of the Catholic Health Association. She has worked in administrative and governance positions at hospitals sponsored by the Daughters of Charity for more than 35 years and has also held influential roles in the governance of a variety of health care, insurance, and educational organizations. In 2010, Sr. Carol was named one of
TIME magazine’s “100 Most Influential People in the World”.

Plenary Speakers Selected Published Works

Rev. Donald J. Goergen, OP, Ph.D.

Garrido, A. and Goergen, D.J. (Eds.). (2000). The theology of priesthood. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical
Press.

Goergen, D.J. (1975). The sexual celibate. New York: Seabury Press.

Goergen, D.J. (1979). The power of love: Christian spirituality and theology. Chicago, IL: Thomas More.

Goergen, D.J. (1986). A theology of Jesus: The mission and ministry of Jesus (Vol. 1). Wilmington, DE:
Michael Glazier.

Goergen, D.J. (1987). A theology of Jesus: The death and resurrection of Jesus (Vol. 2). Wilmington, DE:
Michael Glazier.

Goergen, D.J. (1992). A theology of Jesus: The Jesus of Christian history (Vol. 3). Collegeville, MN:
Liturgical Press.

Goergen, D.J. (1994). A theology of Jesus: Jesus: Son of God, son of Mary, Immanuel (Vol. 4). Collegeville,
MN: Liturgical Press.

Goergen, D.J. (1996). Letters to my brothers and sisters. Dublin: Dominican Publications.

Goergen, D.J. (2006). Fire of love: Encountering the Holy Spirit. New York: Paulist Press.

Goergen, D.J. and Whitehead, J.D. (Eds.). (1993). Being a priest today. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical
Press.

Recommended Education Materials:

Donald Goergen, OP Website – goergen.domcentral.org/Welcome.html

Noemi DeAnda, Ph.D.

DeAnda, N. (2007). Border cuentos: Sources for reflection on migration. New Theology Review 20(3),
24-35.

DeAnda, N. (2012). Catholicity and mission. Proceedings of the Catholic Theological Society of America, 76.

DeAnda, N. (2012). Mujeres de la leche: A critical translation of the writings of Sor María Anna Águeda de San
Ignacio (1695-1756). Manuscript submitted for publication.

DeAnda, N. (2012). Mary and the Trinity: A theological analysis of the writings of Sor María Ann Águeda de
San Ignacio (1695-1756). Manuscript submitted for publication.

DeAnda, N. (2012). Cristologia. Manuscript submitted for publication.

DeAnda, N. and Medina, N. (2009). Convivencias: What have we learned? Toward a Latino/a
ecumenical theology. In O. O. Espín (Ed.), Building bridges, doing justice: Constructing a Latino/a
ecumenical theology (pp. 185-196). Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books.

DeAnda, N. and Medina, N. (2012). Myth, violence, and conquest: Trastocando fronteras
disciplinarias: Celebrando Luis Rivera-Pagán. Journal of Hispanic/Latino Theology, 18(1, 4-9.

Busted Halo: An Online Magazine for Spiritual Seekers (various articles) – bustedhalo.com

Recommended Education Materials:

Cavazos-González, G. (2012). Tradiciones of our faith: Sharing faith interculturally. Franklin Park, IL:
World Library Publications.

Nanko-Fernández, C. (2010). ¡Cuidado!: The church who cares and pastoral hostility. In C. Nanko-
Fernández (Ed.), Theologizing en espanglish: Context, community, and ministry. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books.

Journal of Hispanic/Latino Theology – www.latinotheology.org

Rev. Myles N. Sheehan, SJ, M.D.

Cassidy, T., Sheehan, M.N, and Whelton, P. (2009). Beyond reform: Catholic health care matters
even when all can pay. Health Progress, 90(1), 52-55.

Parsi, K. and Sheehan, M.N. (Eds.) (2006). Healing as vocation: A medical professionalism primer.
Lanham, MD: Rowman and Littlefield.

Sheehan, M.N. (2001). Spirituality in later life. In Y.K. Chee, S.E. Levkoff, and S. Noguchi (Eds.), Aging in good health: Multidisciplinary perspectives. New York: Springer.

Sheehan, M.N. (2007, November 5). The struggle for the soul of medicine. America Magazine [On-
line]. Available: http://americamagazine.org/issue/632/article/struggle-soul-medicine.

Sheehan, M.N. (2008). A new vision for an aging population. Health Progress, 89(1), 18-21.

Sr. Carol Keehan, DC, RN, M.S.

The Catholic Health Association of the United States – Sr. Carol Keehan, DC background, publications, and presentations –www.chausa.org/Pages/About_CHA/Presidents_Page/Overview/

 

Conference Donors

Thank You to 2013 Conference Scholarship Donors

We are grateful for the generous donations from our committed members and attendees to provide scholarship assistance for NACC Conferences.

Mrs. Elizabeth F. Baine
Deacon Thomas J. Devaney
Mr. D.W. Donovan
Mr. Michael J. Doyle
Rev. Fidelis I. Ekemgba
Mr. Hugo P. Gonzalez
Mrs. Alycia M. Gorman
Chaplain Henry Heffernan
Mrs. Louizette B. Labbé
Mrs. Jane A. Mather, M.A., BCC
Sr. Sarah A. McGuire, CCVI
Rev. John C. Nwanze
Rev. John P. O’Leary
Ms. Jennifer W. Paquette
Ms. Christine E. Picchi
Ms. Karen Pugliese
Mr. Thomas R. Sanger
Rev. Arthur B. Schute
Mrs. Suzanne F. Shady
Sr. Judith A. Turnock, OLVM

 

2013 Conference Sponsors

Alexian Brothers Health Network
Plenary Speaker
Ascension Health
Plenary Speaker
Bon Secours Health System
Workshop
Catholic Health Association
Conference Bags
Catholic Health Initiatives
Banquet
Catholic Health Partners
Day of Reflection
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, Inc.
Plenary Speaker
Holy Spirit Health System
Workshop
Jesuit Conference USA
Workshop
Sisters of St. Joseph of LaGrange – Ministry of the Arts
Sculpture
The Society of Jesus: Maryland, New England, and New York Provinces
Plenary Speaker
Steward Heath Care System
Pre-Conference Workshop
Trinity Health
Coffee Break
Univ. of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Member Luncheon

 

2013 Conference Charity: Operation Safety Net

Each year, the NACC selects a nonprofit agency in the city where we meet to receive a special donation from conference participants. This year, the local agency selected is Operation Safety Net®. During our banquet on Sunday, April 14, we will collect donations from conference participants to present to Operation Safety Net. Cash and Checks will be accepted.
Operation Safety Net is Pittsburgh Mercy Health System’s award-winning, innovative medical and social service outreach program for the unsheltered homeless population in Allegheny County. It strives to address the circumstances which undermine the mental and physical health of persons served by creating avenues for people who are homeless to access the medical and social services that are necessary for them to improve their quality of life.
Since its founding in 1992, Operation Safety Net has reached approximately 10,000 homeless individuals with more than 68,000 visits where they live – in camps along riverbanks, in alleyways, or beneath bridges and highway overpasses – and has successfully helped more than 900 individuals who were once homeless to find homes of their own. In doing so, Operation Safety Net not only assists with providing health care and affordable housing, but also offers this vulnerable population hope, dignity, and a sense of community. Operation Safety Net is part of Pittsburgh Mercy Health System (PMHS) and Catholic Health East, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. To learn more, or to make a donation in support of its important work in the community, visit www.pmhs.org.
For those not attending the conference, donations to Operation Safety Net may be made:

• Via the web, www.pmhs.org. Those donating are encouraged to select “Operation Safety Net” and to note “2013 NACC Conference” in the Comments section of the online donation form.
• By sending a check. Please make checks payable to Pittsburgh Mercy Health System and send to:
           PMHS Development
           101 Bradford Road, Suite 320
           Wexford, PA 15090
  Please write OSN in the memo of the check or put a note in with the envelope and we will make certain OSN receives the gift.

2013 Task Force

Many thanks to Task Force members:

Chair
Mr. Hugo Gonzalez, BCC
San Francisco, CA
Plenary Speakers Chair
Sr. Rosemary Abramovich, OP, BCC
Adrian, MI
Workshops Chair
Ms. Beverly Beltramo, BCC
Grosse Ile, MI
Local Arrangements Co-Chair
Deacon Thomas Berna, BCC
Pittsburgh, PA
Liturgy Chair and Board Liaison
Rev. John T. Crabb, SJ, Board Certified CPE Supervisor
Burlington, VT
Local Arrangements Co-Chair
Sr. Thomas J. Gaines, SC, BCC
McKeesport, PA
Ex-Officio
Susanne Chawszczewski, Ph.D.
Certification and Education Coordinator
NACC National Office
David A. Lichter, D.Min.
Executive Director
NACC National Office
Jeanine Annunziato
Administrative Specialist/Education and Renewal of Certification
NACC National Office