Issue #282 – September 4, 2018

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1. Executive Director’s Reflection
It was an interesting coming together of several themes as my wife Jackie and I attended the evening Mass in Santa Maria in Trastevere, one of the oldest churches in Rome, this past Sunday after we arrived in Rome. Here are some impressions I share with you, as I reflected on them.

First of all, the Church was stunning with its 12th century simple Romanesque bell tower and brilliant mosaics of Mary and the Saints. The piazza outside the church was crammed with people lingering, playing, drinking, selling trinkets – all seemingly unaware that a Mass was going to start. However, as we entered the atrium, a mix of beggars, people visiting before entering the church, a bishop vested with several altar boys, and others trying to make their way into the church composed this motley crew of humanity. A small choir from the community of San Egidio led the provided meditative chant form of music with a very diverse community praying along.

The presider, a local bishop, gave a homily on the call to authenticity, drawing from the first chapter of James. He spoke on showing the wisdom of humility (James 1:21 “Humbly welcome the word that has been planted in you and is able to save your souls.”), on living what you believe (James 1:22 “Be doers of the word and not hearers only, deluding yourselves.”), and on seeing and responding in charity to the widow and poor (I recall the beggars, the majority older women – widows?).

Commenting on the Gospel, he noted that among so many in the Church, also among its leaders, a tendency exists to want to hold to a narrow view of what is “pure” and “right” and miss the deepest call to live lives of integrity that require a profound humility to know what within oneself prevents one from seeing what needs purifying in one’s own life.

He repeated what Jesus emphasized in the Gospel, “Nothing that enters one from outside can defile that person; but the things that come out from within are what defile. From within people, from their hearts, come evil thoughts, unchastity, theft, murder, adultery, greed, malice, deceit, licentiousness, envy, blasphemy, arrogance, folly. All these evils come from within and they defile.”

I was touched by his simplicity and sincerity. I believed he believed and lived what he spoke. That he was a doer, not just hearer, of the word. So, am I? So, will I be more so? Will I recognize and admit the sources of my own self-destruction, and that of others?

As we went up to receive communion we were given on our tongues the Lord’s Body and
Blood through intinction, a dipping of the consecrated host in the consecrated wine. Here I was called right away to receive humbly the Lord in this way. Not to be indignant at receiving the Lord in this way, but reverent and desiring the Lord in the way that He comes to us every day.

On leaving the church that evening, we noticed that the begging older women had already left the atrium. However, how will I respond in the ways He invites me to be pure, responsive, and a man of integrity?

Blessings,

David Lichter, D.Min.
Executive Director

2. Welcome new NACC members who joined us in August 2018!

Affiliate
Dr. Deborah A. Armenta (Libertyville, IL)
Mr. Kip Corriveau (St. Petersburg, FL)

Full Members
Rev. James O. Adeoye (Pittsburgh, PA)
Ms. Sheila S. Connolly (Seattle, WA)
Mr. Richard L. Fisher (Morton, IL)
Ms. Clara D. Hinojosa (McAllen, TX)
Sr. Jane F. Keenoy OP (New Haven, CT)
Rev. Charles Leke Nkafu (Clearwater, FL)

Ministry Volunteer
Mr. James P. Riddel Jr. (San Francisco, CA)

Student Members
Ms. Moira Bucciarelli (Decatur, GA)
Rev. Ephraim I. Udeagbala (Corpus Christi, TX)

3. Coming soon! September 14 deadline to honor NACC Members, Professional Colleagues and Groups!
Send us your nominations for the NACC Distinguished Service Award, Emergent Leader Award, and Outstanding Colleague Award. The deadline is Friday, September 14. You can learn more and access the nomination forms at www.nacc.org/about-nacc/annual-awards.

Do you know someone who has inspired you in the work and profession of chaplaincy? We want to know. Now is your chance to express your gratitude and nominate this person. Two (2) awards, Distinguished Service Award and Emergent Leader Award, recognize NACC members for outstanding dedication and service to NACC or to the field of chaplaincy. One (1) award, Outstanding Colleague Award, is presented to a non-NACC member individual or group whose work has proven complementary to, supportive of, or otherwise has contributed to the advancement of the profession of chaplaincy.

Please consider nominating. These awards will be presented at our 2019 NACC Conference May 30 – June 3, 2019, at the University of St. Mary by the Lake in Mundelein, IL.

4. In Vision: Case study research points way forward for chaplaincy
Case studies may be a way for chaplains to show their value in a secularizing world, Steve Nolan told the NACC-APC conference. To read more about his plenary speech in Vision, click below.
www.nacc.org/vision/july-august-2018/case-study-research-points-way-forward-for-chaplaincy

5. NACC Leadership and Volunteer Opportunities
One of the best ways to advance the profession and experience the value of being an NACC member is by serving with your member colleagues in volunteer leadership within NACC. You have gifts, along with experience/expertise for your personal and professional background that contribute to NACC’s mission and would be of great service to our members.

Also, your involvement would help you get to know other NACC members, network with professional colleagues, and better understand the broader field of professional chaplaincy. So many of our members who served in leadership roles expressed how that service enhanced their appreciation for NACC and chaplaincy.

On this page (www.nacc.org/membership/volunteers) you will find a variety of opportunities.

6. 2018 Annual Campaign Update! Thanks to those who have given! Please join them!
We are deeply grateful to all those who have been able to give so far to our 2018 Annual Campaign. To date we have received gifts totaling $34,397 compared to gifts totaling $33,525 at this time last year. If you have not yet been able to donate, please consider doing so today or this week! Thank you!

Please note: You can also make your donation online RIGHT NOW by going to the Annual Campaign webpage (www.nacc.org/donate) or just click here to donate. Please give as you can! Blessings!

7. Coming Soon! DEADLINE September 15, 2018 – Initial Certification and Palliative Care and Hospice Advanced Certification (Track 1-Interview) Application
We are currently accepting application portfolios for initial certification and advanced certification for the September 15, 2018, deadline. The application portfolios have to be postmarked by September 15. If you have any questions or would like informational materials on initial or advanced certification, please contact Ramona Zeb at rzeb@nacc.org or call (414) 483-4898 Ext. 304. Please keep our applicants and those considering Board Certification in your prayers.

8. NACC Networking calls for September/October 2018
Take an hour to share your ministry with your colleagues. It is often uplifting to share concerns, ask questions or suggest resources with those who are in like ministry. If you wish to participate on any of these calls and have not already responded, please contact Ramune Franitza at rfranitza@nacc.org for more information. Times listed are Central Time Zone.

Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at 10 a.m. CT ……..African Member Networking

Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at 2 p.m. CT………..<45 and Younger Networking

Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 10 a.m. CT………… Behavioral Health Networking

Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 2 p.m. CT …………..Hispanic/Bilingual/Latino Networking

Friday, September 7, 2018 at 10 a.m. CT ………………CPE Educator Networking

Monday, September 10, 2018 at 10 a.m. CT …………Integrative Health Networking

Monday, September 10, 2018 at 2 p.m. CT…………..Long-term Care Networking

Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 10 a.m. CT ………..Outpatient Settings Networking

Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at 10 a.m. CT ……One-Person Department Networking

Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at 2 p.m. CT ……..Nurse Chaplain Networking

Thursday, September 13, 2018 at 10 a.m. CT ……….Pediatric Networking

Monday, September 17, 2018 at 2 p.m. CT…………..Retired/Emeritus Networking

Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 2 p.m. CT ………….Canadian Member Networking

Thursday, September 20, 2018 at 2 p.m. CT ………..New Member Networking

Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 12 Noon CT …….Palliative Care/Hospice Networking

Friday, September 28, 2018 at 10 a.m. CT ……………Spiritual Care Directors Networking

Monday, October 1, 2018 at 10 a.m. CT ………………State Liaison Networking (1/1) OR Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 2 p.m. CT……………….. State Liaison Networking (2/2)

Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at 10 a.m. CT………….Student Member Networking

Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at 2 p.m. CT …………..Deacon Chaplain Networking

Thursday, October 4, 2018 at 10 a.m. CT …………….Correctional Chaplains Networking

Registering for the call, even if you cannot participate, will allow you to receive notes of the conversation and resources shared.

NACC realizes the value of networking and appreciates members taking time out of their schedules to share and lend support to others who are ministering in the same area.

Unfortunately, the calls lose value if there are few participants, limiting the sharing that could take place. In order for the call to have the most value for participants, we will postpone a call until the next quarter if there are fewer than 5 participants who have registered for the call a week prior to its scheduled date. To sign up, contact Ramune Franitza at rfranitza@nacc.org for more information, questions, comments or concerns.

9. Have you visited our NACC Networking Forums yet?
Also, NACC now offers NACC members opportunities for online networking! Welcome to all members. Sign into the NACC website with your user name and password. Choose NACC Professional Networking Forums. You will note a list of Forums. Choose the one you are interested in: e.g., Nurse Chaplain Group. This forum will grow as members share thoughts, questions and ideas. Remember that this is a PILOT and any feedback directed to Ramune Franitza at rfranitza@nacc.org will help us make it more user friendly.

APC/NACC 2018 CONFERENCE, JULY 12-15, 2018

10. Thank you to our Joint Conference sponsors.
The NACC is deeply grateful to all our 2018 Joint Conference Sponsors, whose financial support helps us keep our fees reasonable, and makes affordable our top-quality speakers and excellent events! Thank you all. Please go to www.nacc.org/conference/2018-conference-sponsors to recognize our 2018 Joint Conference Sponsors.

11. Thank you to those who contributed to our Joint Conference Scholarships.
The NACC is grateful to all those who generously donated to provide scholarship assistance for attendees of the 2018 Joint Conference. This generosity made it possible for the Joint Conference to help several chaplains who were able for the first time to attend a conference. Please go to www.nacc.org/conference/2018-conference-scholarship-donors to recognize our 2018 Joint Conference Scholarship donors.

12. Ordering audio recordings of 2018 Joint Conference materials
If you are interested in audio recordings of any of the 2018 Joint Conference offerings, you can place an order at www.dcprovidersonline.com/nacc.

13. 2018 Conference resources can be accessed on the NACC website.
Whether you participated in the 2018 Joint Conference or not, you can access the support materials and PowerPoints for many of the workshops on our NACC website on the 2018 Joint Conference Workshops page.

14. Conference photos requested!
If you took any photos at the conference that you wish to share with the NACC, please send them to us at info@nacc.org! We’d love to see your best shots of your fellow attendees, conference events, and Anaheim.

2019 NATIONAL CONFERENCE, MAY 31 – JUNE 3, 2019

15. Friday, May 31, to Monday, June 3, 2019, for NACC National Conference!
Mark your calendars for the NACC Conference in 2019! This conference will be held Friday, May 31, through Monday, June 3, 2019, at the University of St. Mary of the Lake Conference Center in Mundelein, IL. It will be preceded by preconference workshops and our NACC retreat. Plan to join us!

CHAPLAINCY NEWS, EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL SUPPORTS

16. Survey identifying trends in spiritual care will aid succession planning strategies
CHA, in partnership with the National Association of Catholic Chaplains, is surveying spiritual care providers this month and next to inform the ministry’s ongoing efforts to attract and groom the next generation of mission and pastoral care professionals and make sure they have the tools and training to do their jobs.

The majority of mission leaders and pastoral care providers in Catholic health care are over age 60, so succession planning in these fields is a priority.

“The goal of the survey is to gather information necessary for the succession planning of this critical role within Catholic health care,” said Brian Smith, CHA’s senior director of mission integration and leadership formation.

“In addition, the survey will help us learn where systems are utilizing spiritual care providers such as in acute care, post-acute care, clinics, home health, virtual visits, etc.,” Smith said. “Having trained, qualified spiritual care providers in all care settings is essential both to maintaining Catholic identity and to the ministry’s commitment to caring for the body, mind and spirit of all patients.”

Survey responses will provide insight into how the long-running shift in care delivery from acute care to outpatient care impacts upon the delivery of pastoral care and mission services.

NACC Executive Director David Lichter noted that “Results of this 2018 effort can hopefully also assist in spiritual care being viewed as an essential service and embraced by executives who are making decisions about investing in spiritual care as vital to the future of Catholic health care.”

Click here to read the announcement about this upcoming survey.

17. Pastoral Care Week / Spiritual Care Week will be from October 21-27, 2018
Pastoral Care Week gives opportunities for organizations and institutions of all kinds and types to recognize the spiritual caregivers in their midst and the ministry which the caregivers provide.

The theme for Spiritual Care Week in 2018 is “Hospitality – cultivating time.”

Spiritual care has a wonderful history of cultures and religions that build communities’ sense of support and meaning. This year’s theme continues the emphasis on hospitality with a focus on cultivating time. The welcoming and belonging associated with hospitality require time that is treated as precious in developing relationships.

Are you planning something for PCW 2018? Tell us about it! Contact us at info@nacc.org or 414-483-4898 to tell us how you plan to celebrate the week. Send pictures and details of events after you’ve held them, too! If you give permission, we’ll share them here.

Get resources: artwork, suggested activities, and other ideas are available at: www.nacc.org/resources/spirituality-and-prayer-resources/events-and-observances-pastoral-care-week or www.spiritualcareweek.org

18. Coming soon! September deadline for presentation applications for 2019 NACC Webinar Series!
September 20, 2018, is the deadline for submitting applications for the NACC 2019 webinar series. Please consider applying.

NACC webinars are usually held on the second or third Thursday of each month of the year, excluding the month in which the NACC National Conference falls (in 2019 the conference will take place at the end of May). Each webinar is scheduled for 90 minutes (which includes a 15-20-minute Q&A session after the presentation itself), starting at 12:00 p.m. Central Time. All webinars are recorded, and therefore the presenter(s) will be required to sign a consent form to that effect. A stipend is offered for each presentation.

Below is a preliminary list of topics that the NACC Education Advisory Panel thought would be of interest to participants in our 2019 webinar series:

• Mental health
• Substance abuse
• Palliative care and end of life
• Interdisciplinary teams
• Outpatient pastoral care
• Staff education
• Working with LGBTQ patients

If you are interested in presenting a NACC webinar in 2019 on one of the above topics (or if you have a suggestion for a different topic), please download and complete the application form from the following link: WEBINARS 2019 and submit it to Andris Kursietis at the NACC national office (akursietis@nacc.org) by September 20, 2018. Please note that you do not need to be an NACC member to present a webinar.

19. It is not too late to register for this upcoming September webinar!
 Thursday, September 13, 2018 (12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Central Time). Spirituality and Addictions, presented by J. Randle Adair, DO, PhD. This webinar will explore the similarities between the suffering of addiction and the Passion of Christ and explore how, from our personal and professional experience, we can offer support to bridge between suffering and recovery, religion and spirituality. We will specifically explore the power of powerlessness.

Program Objectives
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
1. Understand the spiritual component in the disease model of addictions.
2. Distinguish between the external defenses of the addict and the inner core of vulnerability.
3. Examine the paradox of powerlessness becoming a strength in recovery.

To register online and pay by credit card, for this webinar as well as for any other NACC 2018 regular series webinar, please visit the registration page by clicking on this LINK. If you prefer to register using a paper registration form and pay by check, a downloadable registration form can be accessed at this LINK.

Additional information about this webinar (and our other 2018 webinars) can be found at the following link: 2018 webinars.

20. Don’t miss this special NACC webinar series!
ACPE Certified Educator Rabbi Susan Freeman recently published To Dwell in Your House: Vignettes and Spiritual Reflections on Caregiving at Home. The book received excellent comments from many reviewers, and is available at this LINK.

At the request of the NACC, Rabbi Susan has agreed to lead a book review series of three one-hour webinar sessions which will give members the opportunity to read and process the book with her. (The participants will need to purchase the book in advance.) This series will provide the beginning, learning, and seasoned chaplain with insights into the resources and struggles of patients who confront challenging health crises at home. Participant cost for these three sessions is $60, which includes all sessions (but does not include the book – you are responsible for obtaining a copy yourself).

This series will provide 7 CEHs (1 CEH per session plus 4 CEH for reading the book).

The three sessions will take place on the following dates:

 Wednesday, October 24 (12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m. Central Time)
 Wednesday, October 31 (12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m. Central Time)
 Wednesday, November 7 (12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m. Central Time)

To register online to participate in these sessions, please use the following link: REGISTER. If you prefer to pay by check, please mail your $60 check, made out to NACC, to: National Association of Catholic Chaplains, 4915 S. Howell Avenue, Suite 501, Milwaukee, WI 53207.

If you have any questions, please contact Andris Kursietis at the national office: akursietis@nacc.org

21. Take advantage of an upcoming webinar on prison ministry!
The newly formed Catholic Prison Ministries Coalition (CPMC), of which NACC is a partner, has been offering free monthly webinars through the USCCB. We want to invite you to the next webinar on September 18 at 12:00 p.m. Central Time. Dr. Eileen Dombo and Fr. George Williams, SJ, PhD, will present on the topic of “Retaining resilience in prison ministry: using self-care to avoid burnout.” They will discuss the emotional impact that prison ministry has on those who minister as well as within ourselves.

Please visit our website for more information about the webinar and its presenters:
https://www.nacc.org/event/maintaining-resilience-in-prison-ministry-using-self-care-to-prevent-burnout/.
Here is a link to the September 18 registration: REGISTER.

22. NACC Local Gatherings

Alexandria, MN
The 2018 Fall Chaplains’ Conference will take place in Alexandria, Minnesota, on September 20-21. The theme for this year’s event is “The Prophets: Speaking to Us in Times of Loss, Trauma, and Injustice,” with Rev. Dale Launderville, OSB, and Dr. Corrine Carvalho as the speakers. The full registration fee is $135, or $65 for students. Daily rates are also available. A total of 7.75 CEHs are offered for participation in both days’ activities. For further details about the event, and to register online, please click on REGISTER.
Houston, TX ~ Saturday, September 29, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. central (this meeting will be live-streamed)
The topic for this event is: A Bold Model for Diocesan Pastoral Care Ministry and Equipping Catholic Laypersons to Serve. The NACC is pleased to welcome colleagues from the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, who will present an overview of a major diocesan initiative: assessing pastoral care needs, designing and implementing a multiple-dimensional program addressing those needs, and developing a three-tier educational program to equip Catholic laity to provide pastoral care ministry. This event will be live-streamed and therefore available to be accessed nationally. For further details and registration information, please click on this LINK.

Livonia, MI (Madonna University) ~ Thursday, October 18
The theme for the 2018 NACC gathering in Michigan (this year it will take place in Madonna University, in Livonia) is “Filling the Well: Practical Tools to Sustain Your Ministry.” The keynote presentation will be by Geila Rajaee, MPH, MPA, MDiv, BCC, and a host of other presenters have been lined up to fill out the day’s program. For further information about the program and to register online, please click on this LINK.
Charleston, SC ~ Monday, October 22
Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital in Charleston, SC, is holding its 7th annual Richard H. Fitzgerald Lecture in Pastoral Education on Monday, October 22 (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.). This year’s speaker will be the NACC Executive Director, David Lichter. The NACC would like to invite you to participate in this event as an integral part of a local NACC gathering – David will present relevant NACC updates after lunch. Details about the lecture can be found at this link: LECTURE. You can register for the event by calling 843-402-2273. The $15 fee includes morning coffee, lunch, and the program.

Save the date!
Additional local gatherings are being planned at the following locations. Please note the dates on your calendars – further details will be announced in due course.

• Seattle, WA ~ October 13
• Milwaukee, WI ~ November 9
• Baltimore, MD ~ November 13

If you have any questions about NACC webinars or local gatherings, please contact Andris Kursietis at the NACC national office at 414-483-4898 or akursietis@nacc.org.

23. Healing Tree: a request for prayers
Please let us know if you would like our membership to pray for your health and healing. We will leave the person’s name on the Healing Tree list for three months unless you ask us to remove your or the person’s name earlier. You can always request us to leave the name on longer.

We continue to pray for: Liam and Dillon (grandsons of member Ray Townsend), Fr. Art Schutte, Janet Furman (at the death of her brother Robert Furman), Dr. Maritza Ramos-Pratt, Danny Shea (husband of Debra Shea), Larry DuPlain and Dorothy Bricker (brother and sister of Sr. Mary DuPlain); Dan Waters (at the death of his mother, Betty Jane Waters), Sr. Theresa Chiappa SSC, Emory Tavss (5-year-old grandson of member Carol Bamesberger), Nolan (3-year-old grandson of Dale Recinella), Tim Charek, Sr. Mary Clare Boland, SP, Fr. Jim Radde, SJ, Julie Bablin, Sheila Amrich (niece-in-law of NACC member Sr. Paracleta Amrich), Isabelita Boquiren, Susan Balling, Jim and Frances Castello.

24. Recent job postings
The following positions have been posted recently on our Positions Available page.
For more information go to www.nacc.org/resources/positions.

CPE RESIDENCY
Anchorage, Alaska – Providence Alaska Medical Center

DIRECTOR OF MISSION INTEGRATION & SPIRITUAL CARE
Portland, OR – Providence Home & Community Care

CHAPLAIN (Catholic Priest Preferred)
Austin, Texas – Seton Healthcare Family

CHAPLAIN
Allegany, New York – St. Elizabeth Motherhouse

SPIRITUAL CARE MANAGER
Everett, WA – Providence Regional Medical Center

View these jobs and more at www.nacc.org/resources/positions.

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