The Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) at Georgetown University is pleased to offer the Catholic Ministry Formation Directory 2009 (publication in Spring 2009), a revised and expanded hardbound edition of the indispensable reference for seminary, diaconate, and lay ministry formation programs, vocation offices, career counselors, parishes, and many others. The 2009 Directory contains a detailed analysis of the participants in Catholic ministry formation programs – seminarians, deacon candidates, and men and women preparing for lay ecclesial ministry positions. It also contains a complete listing of the more than 550 Catholic ministry formation programs sponsored by the Catholic Church in the United States, organized by type, by state, and by diocese. Each entry includes a listing of current leadership for each program, enrollment data, contact information, and a detailed program description. The Directory also contains a statistical overview of ministry formation enrollments for 2008-2009.  An updated statistical overview for 2008-2009 can be found here. To get your copy of the Catholic Ministry Formation Directory 2009 print out an order form and mail or fax it to CARA, or e-mail us, or call (202) 687-8080.