Prayer for Veterans
Prayer for Veterans
This publication marks a special benchmark in the association’s history — 50 years of modeling Gospel values and promoting justice in the workplace. The report has been distributed to the U.S. Bishops with a cover letter from Bishop Edward J. Weisenburger, our Episcopal Moderator.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHURCH PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATORS (NACPA) PRESENTS VISION AWARD TO MAUREEN FONTENOT
For Immediate Release: July 1, 2021
We would like to share the following information from FADICA (Foundations and Donors Interested in Catholic Activities) ---
We are excited to share FADICA's new report, "Open Wide the Doors to Christ: A Study of Catholic Social Innovation for Parish Vitality." The study was conducted by researchers Marti Jewell, D.Min. and Mark Mogilka, MSW, MA. You know first-hand as leaders in this area and from your own work running national Catholic organizations that vibrant parishes are invaluable partners in mission.
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Following the unrest stemming from the death of George Floyd gives cause to recall the source of racism. According to the bishops’ document, Open Wide Our Hearts “Racism arises when—either consciously or unconsciously—a person holds that his or her own race or ethnicity is superior, and therefore judges persons of other races or ethnicities as inferior and unworthy of equal regard.” This unrest reminds us that racism is not a thing of the past. Rather, it is a reality and we are called to confront it.
This moment calls us to examine our attitudes and actions. Do we truly see others as our brothers and sisters in Christ? This may be an opportunity for those with human resources responsibilities to review policies and hiring processes—how we treat current and potential employees.
I am pleased to announce a major revision of the association’s popular publication: Just Treatment for Those Who Work for the Church.
First published 33 years ago, this 2019 edition is a vital resource to help all Church employers better understand the Gospel message and moral principles that guide all our employment decisions.
On September 24th, the DOL released the final rule regarding the overtime regulations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The final rule updates the earnings thresholds necessary to exempt, executive, administrative and professional employees from the FLSA’s minimum wage and overtime pay requirements.