National Association of Diaconate Directors

The National Directory Institute is designed to help anyone who holds the responsibility of forming men as deacons. NDI is for directors who:

face challenges from their bishops to implement the National Directory
look for new ways to integrate the normative elements of the Directory into their formation programs
seek new insights into the theology, goals and objectives of the National Directory
who need help to launch and/or sustain successful programs

NDI is endorsed by the USCCB

From the December 2008 USCCB letter recommending NDI to all bishops:

"The Institute is open to all directors, regardless of their experience or time in service as a director. We firmly believe that, in such important matters as formation and ministry, there is always something new and valuable to be learned. We encourage you to consider sending one or more members of your staff to the Institute to benefit the people of God in your diocese."

Your brothers in Christ,

Sean Cardinal O'Malley, OSF Cap
Archbishop of Boston
Chairman of the
Bishop's Committee on Clergy,
Consecrated Life and Vocations

Octavio Cisneros
Auxiliary Bishop of Brooklyn
Committee Liaison to the
National Association of
Diaconate Directors