Past National Conventions

2021 - Forty-Eighth Annual National Convention - Virtual Convention
Theme: "The New Normal of Priestly Identity & Purpose"

2020 - Forty-Seventh Annual National Convention - South Orange, New Jersey
Theme: "20-20 Vision: Establishing a Clearer Vision for Ongoing Formation for Priests"

2019 - Forty-Sixth Annual National Convention - Austin, Texas
Theme: "The Senior Moment: The Fulfillment of a Priestly Life"

2018 - Forty-Fifth Annual National Convention - Orange, California
Theme: "Enjoying the Marathon: Priestly Vitality in the 'Muddle' Years"

2017 - Forty-Fourth Annual National Convention - San Antonio, Texas
Theme: "Making the Time Count: Forming a Pastor with a Shepherd's Heart"

2016 - Forty-Third Annual National Convention - Baltimore, Maryland
Theme: "Making the Time Count: Ongoing Formation in the First Years of Priesthood"

2015 - Forty-Second Annual National Convention - Atlanta, Georgia
Theme: "Embracing a Spirit of Mission: What is Pope Francis Saying and the Shape of Ongoing Formation"

2014 - Forty-First Annual National Convention - Baltimore, Maryland
Theme: "Reconciliation and the New Evangelization: Priest as Reconciled and Reconciler" (Jn 20:21-23)

2013 - Fortieth Annual National Convention - Pasadena California

2012 - Thirty-Ninth Annual National Convention - Savannah, Georgia
Theme: "Do not conform Yourselves to this age, but be transformed. Priestly passages and lifelong formation"

2011 - Thirty-Eighth Annual National Convention - New Orleans, Louisana
Theme: "To Shepherd with Wisdom and Prudence: The Ministry of Governance and the Ongoing Formation of Priests"

2010 - Thirty-Seventh Annual National Convention - San Mateo, California
Theme: "Be Holy Because I Am Holy"

2009 - Thirty-Sixth Annual National Convention - Albuquerque, New Mexico

2008 - Thirty-Fifth Annual National Convention - Clearwater, Florida

2007 - Thirty-Fourth Annual National Convention - Palm Springs, California

2006 - Thirty-Third Annual National Convention - Scottsdale, California
Theme: "Communio in the Presbyterate Today: Vision and Challenges, Graces, Practical Possibilities"

2005 - Thirty-Second Annual National Convention - Miami, Florida
Theme: "Back to the Future: The Hope and Promise in the Bishops' Basic Plan"

2004 - Thirty-First Annual National Convention - Huntington Beach, California
Theme: “I will make you a new heart, breathe new spirit into you.”

2003 - Thirtieth Annual National Convention - Houston, Texas
Theme: "Called to be Holy and Effective, Responding to God's Sheer Grace"

2002 - Twenty-Ninth Annual National Convention - Orlando, Florida
Theme: "The Impact of the Technological Culture on the Church and the Priesthood"

2001 - Twenty-Eighth Annual National Convention - San Antonio, Texas
Theme: "Multiple Faces and Millennial Learning: An Exploration of On-Going Formation in a Diverse Presbyterate"

2000 - Twenty-Seventh Annual National Convention - Berkeley, California
Theme: "Celebrating Priesthood"

1999 Twenty-Sixth Annual National Convention - New Orleans, Louisiana
Theme: "One Church: A Tapestry of Ecclesiologies"

1998 - Twenty-Fifth Annual National Convention - San Diego, California
Theme: "Twenty-five Years: Continuing the Pilgrimage"

1997 - Twenty-Fourth Annual National Convention - Orlando, Florida
Theme: "Preaching and the Art of Storytelling"

1996 - Twenty-Third Annual National Convention - San Antonio, Texas
Theme: "Priesthood: Identity and Responsibility"

1995 - Twenty-Second Annual National Convention - New Orleans, Louisiana
Theme: "The Many Images of God"

1994 - Twenty-First Annual National Convention - San Diego
Theme: "Here Comes Everyone: New Thinking about the Diversity of Cultures in the U.S. Catholic Church"

1993 - Twentieth Annual National Convention - Tampa, Florida
Theme: "One in Many: Owning Our Variety"

1992 - Nineteenth Annual National Convention - New Orleans, Louisiana
Theme: "From the Clay of the Earth: An Embodied Priesthood"

1991 - Eighteenth Annual National Convention - San Diego, California
Theme: "Spirituality of Priesthood: Rediscovering the Gift"

1990 - Seventeenth Annual National Convention - Orlando, Florida
Theme: "Shaping Our Ecclesial Future: The Priest -Change Agent in Need of Change"

1989 - Sixteenth Annual National Convention - Phoenix, Arizona
Theme: "Priest: Person, Myth, and Symbol"

1988 - Fifteenth Annual National Convention - New Orleans, Louisiana
Theme: "Priesthood: Rooted in the Past; Challenged by the Future"

1987 - Fourteenth Annual National Convention - Miami, Florida
Theme: "Paradigms of Conversion"

1986 - Thirteenth Annual National Convention - Los Angeles, California
Theme: "Continuing Formation of Priests: New Perspectives"

1985 - Twelfth Annual National Convention - San Antonio, Texas
Theme: "Mutual Ministry: The Priest in the Emerging Church"

1984 - Eleventh Annual National Convention - Miami, Florida
Theme: "Educating Priests Towards Collaboration in Ministry: New Vision, New Hope"

1983 - Tenth Annual National Convention - San Francisco, California
Theme: "Educating for Justice in the Life and Mission of the American Priest"

1982 - Ninth Annual National Convention - New Orleans, Louisiana
Theme: "A Critical Reflection on Continuing Education of Priests"

1981 - Eighth Annual National Convention - Orlando, Florida
Theme: "A Vision: Priest and Church of the 80's"

1980 - Seventh Annual National Convention - San Diego, California
Theme: "Portrait of the American Priest"

1979 - Sixth Annual National Convention - San Antonio, Texas
Theme: "Educating in Parish Ministry"

1978 - Fifth Annual National Convention - Atlanta, Georgia
Theme: "Practicing What We Preach: Growth Planning for Ourselves and Others"

1977 - Fourth Annual National Convention - Denver, Colorado
Theme: "Educating Clergy for the Emerging Church"

1976 - Third Annual National Convention - Washington, D.C.
Theme: "Integrated Growth in Ministry"

1975 - Second Annual National Convention - San Francisco, California
Theme: "Peace through Justice"

1974 - First National Convention - New Orleans, Louisiana
Theme: "Reconciliation"

1973 - NFPC calls together Directors of Continuing Education at the University of Notre Dame. Meeting of the establishment of NOCERCC.

1972 - NFPC National Convention in Denver mandating a national meeting on continuing education.