Diocesan Members
We’re committed to advancing the field of pastoral ministry to young people.
The National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM) welcomes all United States Catholic dioceses
and/or eparchies (hereinafter “dioceses”) to consider applying for Diocesan Membership.
BENEFITS | |
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Professional Development | Networking Opportunities |
Resourcing and Support | Vote on all NFCYM Business |
Access to digital resources | Local and National Support |
5 Designated Member Representatives | NCYC Complimentary Registration |
Discounts to NFCYM Events/Programming | Early Access to Booking NFCYM Events/Programming |
Access to New Diocesan Directors Institute (NDDI) | Waiver of licencing fees for NFCYM Programs (First Things, YOTM, Encountering Christ, Partnering with Parents, Accompaniment Project |
A (Arch)Diocese in the United States may become a member by paying the organizational dues and filling out a Membership Commitment Form. Each representative for a Diocesan Membership shall:
- Be employed by or designated by the Bishop or his designee
- Be in compliance with safe environment/youth protection standards of the Catholic Church in the United States
- Eligible to serve with young people.
- Sign the NFCYM Code of Ethics for Youth Ministry Leaders
- Complete a Membership Commitment Form.
Each diocese shall have one (1) vote on all matters before the membership. The vote of each diocesan member is determined through consensus among the five (5) representatives of the diocese/eparchy. Any diocesan representatives in excess of 5 designated representatives may affiliate with NFCYM as an Associate Member.
Additionally, by virtue of membership, each diocese that is a member shall have the following privileges and responsibilities:
- May identify up to five (5) designated representatives* (“representatives”), one of who will be considered the Primary Diocesan Contact;
- To participate on, and serve as members of and leaders for the project teams, ministry networks, and other activities including the annual membership meeting;
- To participate in the annual membership meeting and to address the membership while in general session at the annual membership meeting on all matters before the membership; and
- To receive NFCYM mailings and discounts.
*A diocese may change their representation during the year when the need exists with the official diocesan representative sending written notice to the Executive Director.
- Agree with and advocate for the mission, vision, and values of the NFCYM within their diocese;
- To actively participate in the work of their USCCB designated region;
- To attend and participate at the Annual Membership Meeting, as able;
- To share gifts and talents by actively participating in the work/projects of the NFCYM;
- To promote and support the programs, services, publications of the NFCYM within their diocese.
- Assist the (arch)bishop in designating four (4) additional members within their diocese/eparchy.
- Submit member representative names annually.
- Facilitate a consensus process for voting.
- Ensure the payment of annual dues.
- The possibility to serve as a member of the board representing one of the fourteen (14) geographic episcopal regions;
*A diocese may change their representation during the year when the need exists with the official diocesan representative sending a letter to the Executive Director.
- Agree with and advocate for the mission, vision, and values of the NFCYM within their diocese;
- To actively participate in the work of their USCCB designated region;
- To attend and participate at the Annual Membership Meeting, as able;
- To share gifts and talents by actively participating in the work/tasks of the NFCYM;
- To promote and support the programs, services, publications of the NFCYM within their diocese.
- Assist the (arch)bishop in designating four (4) additional members within their diocese/eparchy.
- Submit member representative names annually.
- Facilitate a consensus process for voting.
- Ensure the payment of annual dues.
- Reduced rates at various formation events
- Regular communications from NFCYM
- Professional training, resourcing, and support
- The ability to network with peers and other youth-serving agencies
- Opportunity to engage in work of the NFCYM
- Receive current updates on national trends and concerns that affect youth and ministry
- The annual renewal of diocesan members will take place from June 1 to July 30
- By June 1, the NFCYM sends a letter to all diocesan members requesting their annual dues and statement of renewal;
- Reminder notices are sent on June 1 and July 1, as needed.
The annual membership dues for each diocese shall be based on Catholic population in the diocese or eparchy as listed in the current Official Catholic Directory, multiplied by a rate established by the board from time to time. Annual membership dues are due by July 31. There is a half price prorated option for those dioceses wishing to join after January 31. The cut-offs for eligibility for discounted rates for conferences/services i.e. NCYC is July 31 of each year.
Special Categories
The annual fee can be waived due to financial hardship, with the request submitted in writing to the executive director of the NFCYM.
CURRENT DIOCESAN MEMBERS
Connecticut
Diocese of Bridgeport | Office
Archdiocese of Hartford | Office
Diocese of Norwich
Maine
Diocese of Portland in Maine | Office
New Hampshire
Diocese of Manchester | Office
Massachusetts
Diocese of Fall River | Office
Diocese of Springfield | Office
Diocese of Worcester | Office
Rhode Island
Diocese of Providence | Office
Vermont
New Jersey
Diocese of Camden | Office
Diocese of Metuchen | Office
Archdiocese of Newark | Office
Diocese of Paterson | Office
Diocese of Trenton | Office
Pennsylvania
Diocese of Allentown
Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown | Office
Diocese of Erie | Office
Diocese of Greensburg | Office
Diocese of Harrisburg | Office
Archdiocese of Philadelphia | Office
Diocese of Pittsburgh | Office
Diocese of Scranton | Office
Delaware
Diocese of Wilmington | Office
District of Columbia
Archdiocese for the Military Services USA | Office
Archdiocese of Washington | Office
Maryland
Archdiocese of Baltimore | Office
Virgin Islands
Diocese of St. Thomas
Virginia
West Virginia
Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston | Office
Alabama
Diocese of Birmingham
Archdiocese of Mobile | Office
Kentucky
Diocese of Covington | Office
Diocese of Lexington | Office
Archdiocese of Louisville | Office
Diocese of Owensboro | Office
Louisiana
Diocese of Baton Rouge | Office
Diocese of Lafayette, Louisiana | Office
Diocese of Lake Charles | Office
Archdiocese of New Orleans | Office
Diocese of Shreveport | Office
Mississippi
Diocese of Biloxi | Office
Diocese of Jackson | Office
Tennessee
Diocese of Knoxville | Office
Diocese of Memphis | Office
Diocese of Nashville | Office
Michigan
Archdiocese of Detroit | Office
Diocese of Gaylord | Office
Diocese of Grand Rapids
Diocese of Kalamazoo | Office
Diocese of Lansing | Office
Diocese of Marquette
Diocese of Saginaw
Ohio
Archdiocese of Cincinnati | Office
Diocese of Cleveland | Office
Diocese of Columbus | Office
Diocese of Steubenville | Office
Diocese of Toledo | Office
Diocese of Youngstown | Office
Illinois
Diocese of Belleville | Office
Archdiocese of Chicago | Office
Diocese of Joliet | Office
Diocese of Peoria | Office
Diocese of Rockford
Diocese of Springfield in Illinois | Office
Indiana
Diocese of Evansville | Office
Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend | Office
Diocese of Gary | Office
Archdiocese of Indianapolis | Office
Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana | Office
Wisconsin
Diocese of La Crosse | Office
Diocese of Superior | Office
Minnesota
Diocese of Crookston | Office
Diocese of New Ulm | Office
Diocese of St. Cloud | Office
Diocese of Winona | Office
North Dakota
Diocese of Bismarck | Office
Diocese of Fargo
South Dakota
No dioceses affiliated
Iowa
Diocese of Davenport | Office
Diocese of Des Moines | Office
Archdiocese of Dubuque | Office
Kansas
Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas | Office
Diocese of Salina | Office
Diocese of Wichita | Office
Missouri
Diocese of Jefferson City | Office
Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph | Office
Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau | Office
Archdiocese of St. Louis | Office
Nebraska
Diocese of Grand Island | Office
Archdiocese of Omaha | Office
Arkansas
Diocese of Little Rock | Office
Oklahoma
Diocese of Tulsa | Office
Texas
Diocese of Amarillo | Office
Diocese of Austin | Office
Diocese of Beaumont | Office
Diocese of Brownsville | Office
Diocese of Corpus Christi | Office
Diocese of Dallas | Office
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston | Office
Diocese of Laredo | Office
Diocese of Lubbock | Office
Diocese of San Angelo | Office
Archdiocese of San Antonio | Office
Diocese of Victoria | Office
California
Diocese of Fresno | Office
Archdiocese of Los Angeles | Office
Diocese of Monterey | Office
Diocese of Oakland | Office
Diocese of Orange
Diocese of Sacramento | Office
Diocese of San Bernardino | Office
Diocese of San Diego | Office
Archdiocese of San Francisco
Diocese of San Jose | Office
Diocese of Santa Rosa | Office
Diocese of Stockton | Office
Hawaii
Nevada
Diocese of Las Vegas | Office
Diocese of Reno | Office
Alaska
Archdiocese of Anchorage
Idaho
Diocese of Boise | Office
Montana
Diocese of Great Falls-Billings | Office
Diocese of Helena | Office
Arizona
Diocese of Tucson | Office
Colorado
Diocese of Colorado Springs | Office
Archdiocese of Denver | Office
Diocese of Pueblo | Office
New Mexico
Diocese of Las Cruces | Office
Utah
Diocese of Salt Lake City | Office
Wyoming
Diocese of Cheyenne | Office
Florida
Archdiocese of Miami | Office
Diocese of Orlando | Office
Diocese of Palm Beach | Office
Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee | Office
Diocese of St. Augustine | Office
Diocese of St. Petersburg | Office
Georgia
Archdiocese of Atlanta | Office
Diocese of Savannah | Office
North Carolina
Diocese of Charlotte | Office
Diocese of Raleigh | Office
South Carolina
Diocese of Charleston | Office