NDDI provides training and support for new diocesan leaders with responsibilities that include middle school, high school, or young adult ministries.
The New Diocesan Directors Institute is an annual four-day institute sponsored by the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM) and offered for new diocesan leaders who have responsibility for middle school, high school, or young adult ministry. Designed for professionals who’ve served in diocesan ministry for less than five years.
* Please note that there will not be a virtual option available.
Relationships with diocesan directors from around the country
Understanding of the historical context of youth ministry in the United States
Introduction to NFCYM, USCCB and the catholic church at the national level
Consultation and support in developing a strategic plan for diocesan ministry
Introduction to the role of diocesan leadership
Opportunity to advocate for the needs of young people with church leaders
Tools to ensure longevity in diocesan ministry
Introduction to the newest resources available to the field
Invitation to become a leader within NFCYM
Registration is open to diocesan staff members with regional responsibilities for middle school, high school, or young adult ministry and who have been in their roles less than five years.
Contact Molly Schorr at [email protected]
Contact Chris Leach at [email protected].
In this spirit of hope, we invite you to join us in commemorating the significant milestone of 43 years of our organization’s history and service. Whether it’s $4, $43, or even $300, every gift makes a difference!
Join the celebration and help continue inspiring the next generation of Catholic leaders.
Pastoral Juvenil Hispana Coordinator,
Diocese of Austin
Diocesan Member
"NFCYM has accompanied me in reaching out to like minded professionals to better provide service (ministry) to adolescents. NFCYM has allowed me to network and grow professionally.
'Youth as Protagonists' has been essential to Pastoral Juvenil Hispana in the Diocese of Austin."
Youth Minister, St. Christopher Church
Associate Member
"The various resources have helped me keep our program exciting and vibrant. NFCYM has provided me with shared information via webinars, workshops, conferences, outreach, and opportunities that are very informative to help make my ministry successful.
NFCYM is an open forum for me to seek material, guidance and support in keeping the youth ministry program successful."
