Rockford Diocese

The Rockford Diocese main website.

 Bishop Doran

Listen to Bishop Doran's Audio Presentations, and find out more about our Bishop.

NCEA Website

The NCEA strives to advance the educational and catechetical mission of the Catholic Church. Founded in 1904, the association now serves over 200,000 Catholic educators and offers research, training and service in areas from curriculum development to technology integration. A vital aspect of the NCEA mission is to promote continuing excellence and growth in catechesis and religious education. Through its Department of Religious Education, NCEA provides support for catechetical and religious education leaders at the parish, school and diocesan levels. Together, their goal is to help students become mature Christians, knowledgeable of their religion, and committed to their faith.

Permanent Diaconate

Office for the Permanent Dioconate
Diocese of Rockford
 

Holy See

Vatican website

National Conference for Catechetical Leadership

The The National Conference for Catechetical Leadership is a 40-year-old professional association dedicated to advancing excellence in catechetical leadership at diocesan and parish levels. Academics and members of the Catholic publishing community are also included in its membership of 2700.

NFCYM (The National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry)

Founded in 1982, the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry is a professional organization of affiliated dioceses and collaborating members which exists to serve those who serve the young Catholic Church. NFCYM participates in the mission of the Catholic Church by advocating for and supporting Catholic youth ministry on the national, diocesan, and local level.

 NACYML (National Association of Catholic Youth Ministry Leaders) 

The National Association of Catholic Youth Ministry Leaders is a professional organization of ordained and lay ecclesial ministers dedicated to the field of youth ministry, open to adults who:

• view their role in youth ministry as a vocation,
• are committed to ongoing professional development and ministry formation, 
• are connected to a Catholic parish, school, diocese, or youth serving agency,
• dedicated to strengthening and supporting its members in their ministerial practice and professional development, 
• a member-driven organization