History
NALM was formally established in 1981 by a group of lay people, vowed religious, and clergy who began meeting annually in 1976. Their initial purpose was to share their expertise and to support each other in the common goal of establishing and improving programs of lay ministry formation throughout the United States.
Staff
The national staff office of NALM is located at the Washington Theological Union. Contact us by phone, fax, or mail:
6896 Laurel Street, NW
Washington, DC 20012
ph: 202-291-4100
fx: 202-291-8550
Executive Director
Christopher C. Anderson
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Vacant
Office Manager
Anne Balzhiser
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Staff Assistants
Cathy Melesky
Board of Directors
(Term expiration year is in parentheses following name)
Chair
Diane Koorie, RSM (2011)
Director of the Office of Pastoral Ministry
Archdiocese of Oklahoma City
Vice Chair
Frank Villaronga (2011)
Director of Evangelization and Ministry Formation
Diocese of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
Secretary
Nancy C. Joseph (2012)
Lansing MI
Treasurer
Michael J. Witka, MPT (2012)
Director of Business and Development
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
Noblesville, IN
Cecelia M. Bennett, J.C.L.
Loyola Institute for Ministry
New Orleans, LA
Butch Ekstrom (2010)
Pastoral Director
St. Andrew the Apostle Parish
Scottsdale, AZ
Gerald J. Tortorella
Director, Pastoral Institute
Diocese of Brooklyn
Episcopal Advisor
Most Rev. Gerald F. Kicanas
Bishop, Diocese of Tucson
Tucson, AZ 85702
