North American Conference of Associates and Religious

Our Mission

Networking and mutual support for Associates and Religious in the Associate Movement
Identifying and exploring issues relevant to the Associate/Religious relationship

Serving as a clearinghouse for the sharing of resources and talents,especially for Associate spiritual growth

Visioning for the future of Associate/Religious relationship as the People of God

Assisting Religious Congregations in policy and guideline development for their Associate relationship

What We Do

Publish the Associate quarterly, a journal on Associate issues

Offer workshops for Associates and Religious in leadership in the Associate movement

Coordinate a yearly conference attended by representatives from U.S. and Canada

Enlist financial support to conduct our program

Maintain and staff two Conference offices:

-- in Marriottsville, MD, to publish our quarterly magazine The Associate

-- in Englewood Cliffs, NJ to conduct workshops and to facilitate networking and information sharing among Associates and Religious Congregations

Meet regularly with the Board of Directors to plan for the future

Contact Information

Postal address: Ellen O'Connell, SC Jean Sonnenberg, Associate CBS; Shalom Center Bon Secours Spiritual Center; 399 Hudson Terrace 1525 Marriottsville Road; Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 Marriottsville, MD 21104
Telephone: CompanyPhone (410) 442-2115
FAX: (201) 227-0817 (410) 442-1394
Electronic mail: General Information:; EOCSC@aol.com nacar@erols.com