Ministry and Life Institute

June 6-10, 2021
Pontifical College Josephinum, Columbus Ohio

The NADD Ministry and Life Institute (MLI) gives participants the tools to enhance the life and ministry of deacons in their dioceses. MLI expands on the brevity of the National Directory's seventh chapter, "Post Ordination Path in Diaconate Formation," to enhance the life and ministry of your deacons. MLI helps customize post-ordination programs for the particular needs of your deacons by providing tools for the Office of the Permanent Diaconate  in support of your deacons on behalf of the local Ordinary.

MLI is conducted on the campus of the Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus, Ohio. Participants will enjoy stimulating, practical information presented in a retreat-like setting.  Download the 2021 Ministry and Life Institute Brochure.

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2021 Ministry & Life Institute Schedule

• Sunday, June 6: Vespers 4:30pm. 
  A welcome reception follows, which includes introductions of staff, participants and overview of the week
  
• Monday, June 7: Lauds and Mass.
  Topics: Understanding Differences Among New Generations of Deacons. What the New Generation of Deacons will Require After Ordination. Deacons as Missionary Disciples in Life and Through Preaching. Utilizing the Gifts of Senior Status Deacons. Evening Prayer. Vespers.
  
• Tuesday, June 8: Lauds and Mass.
  Topics: Canon Law Part I: Intensive study of issues and Irregularities Affecting Deacons Following Ordination. Widowed/Divorced Deacons & Celibacy.  Vespers.
• Wednesday, June 9: Lauds and Mass.
  Topics: Canon Law Part II: Case Studies and Specific Problems. Diaconate Office Administration. Ministering to Senior Deacons. Vespers.
• Thursday, June 10: Lauds and Mass.
  Topics: Continuing Formation of Deacons. Evaluation and Performance Reviews, Preparation for Deacons as Parish Administrators. Closing Mass and dinner. Vespers,
• Friday, June 11: Travel Home

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Registration

The registration fee for the Ministry and Life Institute in 2021 is $1,000 per person.  Travel and accommodations are not included.  Breakfast is included in the hotel charge. Lunches, social hours and the closing dinner are provided by NADD.

Seating is limited; enrollment is on a first come, first-served basis. Participants must make their own hotel reservations and pay for their own rooms.

Hotel: Sheraton Suites, 201 Hutchinson Ave., Columbus, Ohio, 43235.  Room rate is $79.00 per night.  A buffet breakfast is included in the room rates.  For Reservations, please call Marriott Reservations at 1-888-236-2427 on or before May 15, 2021

Please note that all CDC guidelines on the Covid-19 virus will be followed, including (at this time) a requirement for attendees to wear masks in all public spaces and to socially distance.  As guidance is adjusted, the requirements at the MLI will be adjusted to remain congruent with the latest health safety recommendations provided by the CDC, the State of Ohio, and the City of Columbus.  The health and safety of our members and our hosts is our top priority.

Register for the 2021 NADD Ministry and Life Institute