April 22, 2009 marks the start of the NADD Convention for 2009 and also the first day of a year-long educational institute program for deacon directors, including four days of immersion at the Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus, Ohio. The dates are selected to allow directors to combine participation in the National Convention and participation in the Institute.

Specifically, the dates are:
April 22, 2009 (NADD Convention 2009, Chicago, Illinois)
June 14-19, 2009 (Pontifical College Josephinum, Columbus, Ohio)
April 14, 2010 (NADD Convention 2010, Spokane, Washington)

For more, visit the NADD website.