North American Conference of Separated & Divorced Catholics (NACSDC)

Who We Are
Since 1974, the North American Conference of Separated and Divorced Catholics, Inc. (NACSDC),has been responsible for creating a network of support for families experiencing separation and divorce. Through its Central Office, conferences, member groups, leadership training, resources, and liaisons with church and civic organizations, NACSDC has substantially improved the entire family's experience of divorce by addressing the religious, emotional, financial, and parenting issues relative to separation, divorce, and remarriage.

What We Believe
We, the members of the North American Conference of Separated and Divorced Catholics (NACSDC), reach out to our brothers and sisters and their families in the United States, Canada, and other countries, who experience the pain of separation and divorce.

We believe that the Church has a rich treasury of people, scripture, tradition, and pastoral ministry on which it can draw to serve its members whose marriages end in divorce. We strive to lay open this wealth and make known Christ's abundant love so that all who suffer from separation and divorce might experience healing, reconciliation, and new life.

We also recognize that separated and divorced people, through their vulnerability, suffering, courage, faithfulness, and patient endurance bear witness to Christ and his redeeming grace in the world. They are not mere recipients of the Church's compassion; they are, as well, ministers of that compassion.

What We Do
We dedicate ourselves to the following:

To search out those who have left the Catholic Church because of separation, divorce or remarriage, and to work toward their reconciliation;
To promote the formation and continued development of local support groups and peer ministry;
To provide educational programs and resources to all who engage in this ministry;
To foster the spiritual and emotional maturity of those who separate, divorce, or remarry;
To welcome separated and divorced persons of other faiths who request our support;
to consult and maintain liaisons with organizations, individuals and institutions whose purposes are similar to those of the NACSDC; and
To be a united voice to the Church on the needs of today's separated and divorced families.