Church Ministry Office
 DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION FOR LAY MINISTRY (DALM)

Bringing Vitality to Ministry

Vision Statement

DALM as a chapter of the National Association for Lay Ministry:

  • Fosters a clear ministerial identity

  • Promotes quality and competence in ministry

  • Advocates for justice

  • Encourages collaboration between lay and ordained ministers

  • Supports and advances lay ministry

  • Provides a vital network for lay ministers within the Church

  • Works toward achieving competency-based standards for lay ministry

Goals

  • To give DALM members support to fully live the Gospel message in their ministries

  • To encourage ongoing ministerial formation for career and volunteer ministers

  • To promote collaboration and networking in ministry

Regional retreats or workshops, listening sessions and annual conferences will be offered to meet the above goals.

Why a Diocesan Association for Lay Ministry?

  • This Diocesan Association is a chapter of the National Association for Lay Ministry (N.A.L.M.)

  • Our mission is to support, educate and advocate for lay ministers and promote the development of lay ministry in the Catholic Church.

  • Together, lay ministers are energized and strengthened as we share in the mission of the Church to transform the world.

  • Membership in the Diocesan Association for Lay Ministry (D.A.L.M.) is open to all persons involved in lay ministry in the Diocese of Buffalo, whether volunteer or salaried, and any person interested in the stated purpose of this association.

For more information on DALM, contact the Office of Church Ministry at 847-5531.

Membership in the National Association is strongly encouraged. DALM members receive a reduced membership fee for NALM. For more information on NALM contact the website - www.NALM.org .

****Note: An invitation is extended to all interested in lay ministry to attend the Spring Meeting of the Diocesan Association for Lay Ministry on Thursday, June 10, 2004 at Carmine's Italian Restaurant, 4715 Transit Road, Williamsville, NY. The cost is $15.00. Dinner will begin at 6:00 p.m. followed by a short meeting at 7:00 p.m., and scheduled from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. is an evening of reflection - Re-Create Us, O Lord. Sometimes we need to be reminded of the "receiving" part of ministry. Join us as we reflect on the ongoing re-creation of the Spirit and open ourselves to the Eternal Loving Presence of "I AM." (Facilitated by Eleanor Ash.) Deadline for reservations is May 27, 2004. Send your check made payable to the Office of Church Ministry along with your name, address and telephone number to: Office of Church Ministry, 795 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14203.