Conference for Catholic Facility Management

The Conference for Catholic Facility Management (CCFM) is a non-profit Catholic forum and network for professionals whose responsibilities include real estate, construction, property management, and real properties.

History

Between 1989 and 1994, dioceses in the Mid-Atlantic Region (Baltimore, DC, Virginia, and Pennsylvania) met annually to discuss issues and topics of mutual interest. Additionally, the Dioceses of New York held similar meetings for all the dioceses in their state. Around this same time, there were similar annual regional meetings taking place in the West; specifically, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and finally Portland.

In February 1994, the Diocese of Fresno contacted the Archdiocese of Baltimore to inquire about a local, non-denominational conference scheduled in Baltimore to see if it was worth attending. During this conference, facility representatives met from the surrounding Baltimore area dioceses to discuss what was happening on both sides of the Country. The Eastern contingency was informed of the Western Conference to be held in Denver in the spring of 1994. As a result of this meeting, the conference extended invitations to many of the Easter dioceses.

In April 1995, the Western Conference held in San Francisco was attended by approximately 50 personnel from dioceses across the country. At the conclusion of that meeting, there was an extended discussion among all the attendees of our future course. An East coast venue for the next meeting would assist in the establishment of a national organization.

The Archdiocese of Baltimore hosted the "1st National Conference" in April 1996, where 75 dioceses were represented with over 125 total attendees. An ad-hoc committee was formed to plan the next conference in Phoenix and began preparations for a formal organization with a constitution and by-laws with the goal of being listed in the Official Catholic Directory. Lou Baird was appointed the chairperson.

In 1997, the [Diocese of Phoenix] held the most successful conference to date, drawing almost 125 diocesan representatives. The new bylaws and constitution were adopted, officers elected, and the listing in the Official Catholic Directory was established.

Mission

Their mission is mindful of their special ministry in the Roman Catholic Church in facilities and real estate matters, the members of the CCFM united to be of service to the Church in the ministry of facilities and real estate concerns. In particular, this organization promotes the spiritual growth of its membership; promotes facilities and real estate knowledge and expertise in service to the local, national, and international Church, facilitates the exchange of ideas and information through personal contacts, quarterly newsletters, member forum and annual conference.

Purpose

Their purpose is to provide a forum and a network for persons having responsibility for diocesan or religious-owned buildings and/or properties; To promote the spiritual and personal growth of its member representatives in their special ministry of serving the Church; to foster the professional development of each member representative through the sharing of the knowledge and experience of all; and to contribute to the effectiveness and growth of the Church.

Board of Directors

Episcopal Moderator

• Bishop Roger Joseph Foys from the Diocese of Covington

Executive Director

• Roger Hughes from the Archdiocese of Chicago

President

• Thomas Richter from the Archdiocese of Chicago

Immediate Past President

• Janis Balentine from the Diocese of Colorado Springs

Vice President

• Peter Silva from the Diocese of Manchester and Archdiocese of Boston

Secretary

• Maureen O'Brien from the Archdiocese of Chicago

Treasurer

• Michael Davitt from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles

Director

• Barry A. Koebel from the Archdiocese of Omaha

Director

• Ed Foster from the Archdiocese of Seattle

Director

• Joe Novoa from the Diocese of Orange

Director

• Deacon Guy Piche from the Diocese of Charlotte

External links

• Conference for Catholic Facility Management