Retreat Chaplain

Father Damian Anumba, MSSCC
Father Damian Anumba, MSSCCRetreat Chaplain
Father Damian Anumba, Missionaries of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary is from Nigeria in West Africa. Father Damian belongs to the Religious Congregation of the Missionaries of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. He did his philosophical and theological studies in Nigeria and obtained his bachelor degree in philosophy and theology at the Imo State University Nigeria and Pontifical Urban University Rome respectively. He is currently doing the CPE program (Clinical Pastoral Education) at the UK Healthcare of the University of Kentucky. He is also currently a Parochial Vicar at Christ the King Cathedral.

Tuesday Guest Speaker

Dr. David Anders
Dr. David Anders EWTN Program Host, Called To Communion
Dr. David Anders brings a scholarly approach to his instruction on the Catholic Church. Born into a devout Protestant family, he developed a deep respect for the Bible. He attended a Protestant college and seminary, earning a Ph.D. in Reformation history and historical theology. Eventually, he was persuaded by the truth of the Catholic faith and converted to Catholicism. On his popular EWTN program, Called To Communion, he answers challenging viewer questions on matters of faith and the Church’s teaching.

Wednesday Guest Speaker

John Martignoli
John MartignoliDirector of the Office of the New Evangelization and Stewardship
John Martignoli is the Director of the Office of Evangelization for the Diocese of Birmingham. Mr. Martignoli is the Founder and President of Bible Christian Society, an apologetics and evangelization apostolate that reaches hundreds of thousands in all 50 states and throughout the world with the truths of the Catholic Faith. He is the former host of “EWTN Open Line”, a live, nationally-telecast, call-in radio program of Bible apologetics on the EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network.

Member’s Meeting (and retreat!)

We are excited to announce our 2021 Member’s Meeting.

  • Gather with Catholic Nurses.
  • Indulge in Christ within a monastic setting.
  • Retreat and refresh.

Register Today!

  1. Held June 14, 15, 16, 2021
  2. Cullman, Alabama – St. Bernard Abbey
  3. For Members Only.  Not a member?  Join today
  4. Speakers include several Catholic Nurses along with these Guests:
    • Father Damian Anumba, MSSCC
    • Dr. David Anders
    • John Martignoli
  5. View the tentative schedule.
    1. NACN-USA Members Meeting Tentative Schedule
  6. Registration $100.00 covers cost of gathering space and meals.
  7. Room accomodations are paid separately.
    1. NACN-USA will make the reservation for you.
    2. Attendees are responsible to pay for their room at check out. Forms of payment include:
      Cash, Check, Money Order (no credit cards or debit cards)
    3. $70 per night.  Your room will be private, containing 2 twin beds and private bathroom.
    4. Local attendees only pay registration.
    5. Nearby Airports:
      1. Birmingham (BHM)
      2. Huntsville (HSV)

Register Today!