Fr.
Ralph Pfau
(1904 - 1967)
was the founder of the NCCA. Through his dedication and commitment, many
Catholic priests, religious and laypersons found recovery and were restored
to the faith family, leading productive and hopeful lives.
NCCA
Board Meeting
The NCCA Board of Directors
meets regularly. Members
with issues and concerns, please write:
NCCA
1601 Joslyn Road
Lake Orion, MI 48360
or e-mail NCCA@guesthouse.org
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Send for a Free Prayer Booklet
Developed by
NCCA members, "Prayers for Addicted Persons and Their Loved Ones"
is sponsored by our friends at Guest House. We pray that this 20-page pocket
/ purse-sized booklet will bless you and help you.
Send your name and address to
Prayer Book, NCCA
1601 Joslyn Road
Lake Orion, MI 48361
or e-mail NCCA@guesthouse.org
Latest
Blue Book Available
56TH EDITION OF NCCA'S 'BLUE BOOK' SERIES: featuring the proceedings of the
2006 NCCA National Conference in Savannah, Georgia. Highlights include:
'SLAYING THE DRAGON"- William White, MA, summarizes his important work on the history of addiction, treatment and recovery in America.
Also included are presentations by James Balmer, Director of Dawn Farm,the nationally recognized treatment center for young adults, "Recoverig With Water Colors by artist and counselor Robert Long, and a presentation by Al-Anon spokesperson Mary K, who makes a strong case for Al-Anon/Alateen in every community's
struggle to overcome addictions. Copies are FREE (but suggested donation for those who can afford it: $10.00. Write: NCCA 1601 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion, Michigan-
48360, or email: ncca@guesthouse.org.
1601 Joslyn Road
Lake Orion, MI 48360
Previous year's editions also available.
NCCA
MISSION STATEMENT
The National Catholic Council on Alcoholism and Related Drug Problems, Inc., affiliated with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, is committed to assisting its members to a greater awareness and acceptance of alcoholism, other chemical addictions and prevention issues.
Primary goals of its mission are:
To promote appropriate treatment for all clergy, religious and lay employees
of the Catholic Church in the United States;
To
educate members of the Church about alcoholism and related drug
problems. This will be accomplished through an annual conference, and upon
request, regional and diocesan workshops, educational programs in Catholic
schools and parishes, institutions of higher learning, houses of formation
and seminaries.
To cooperate with other organizations which have aims and purposes similar to those of the NCCA.