The George Findley Institute

Sponsored by National African American Catholic Youth Network Inc.

The George C. Findley, Jr. Training Institute, named in honor of the late Director of the African American Catholic Ministries for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, provides a professional tract that will enhance your skills in the areas of youth ministry, religious education, young adult ministry and evangelization from an Africentric perspective. Its mission is to generate ideas and foster candid exchanges related to these areas.

If the spark is gone out of your youth ministry, catechetical ministry or more focus in needed on multicultural ministry, the training institute is meant for you. If you can’t seem to find the Africentric resources you need and must adapt everything, YOU NEED THIS INSTITUTE! We do not want you to miss out on the golden opportunity of training the trainers. Our space is very limited, so the sooner you register, the better your chances are to participate.

The date for the George C. Findley, Jr. Training Institute is November 12, 2009, at the Marriott Indianapolis Downtown Hotel. There will be three training sessions offered simultaneously, with emphasis on youth and young adult ministry, evangelization, and lifelong formation.

The cost is $100.00 per person and CEU’s will be awarded. Please check with your (Arch)diocese.

An extensive selection of speakers and presenters have been invited to help meet the challenge of "Continuing the Journey, Listening, Living and Sharing the Word".

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George C. Findley, Jr. 1928-2004

George C. Findley, Jr. was born in Cleveland, OH, on June 28, 1928, to George and Louise Findley.

George flourished in Cleveland’s public school system where he developed a love of spirited debate. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from Baldwin-Wallace College and a Masters of Education from Kent State University. Additional post graduate work was done at Cleveland State and Miami Universities.

He served as an educator, administrator and mentor for high school principals before his retirement from the school systems.

He assumed the position of Director of the Office of Black Ministry for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati in 1990. George retired on February 29, 2004. His ministry included serving and assisting the Archbishop in meeting the pastoral needs of the African American community. He was also the lead agent for implementation of the Pastoral Plan for African American Catholics. In addition, he trained participants in quality African American leadership and ministry, which served as a foundation for the Institute. He also promoted African American participation in Archdiocesan organization and administered the Altar Scholarship program.

George began his affiliation with Region V at a National Black Catholic Congress meeting in Baton Rouge, LA. He served in numerous positions with Region V, but the most notable wad chairperson of the African American Training Institute. As chairperson, he became an icon and was known as a strong and courageous advocate for innovative training for African American Catholics involved in ministries.

George left a legacy of service and a commitment to promoting greater involvement of African Americans in the Catholic Church.