NEWS
Intercultural Assessment workshop to be offered in 3 locations
The NRVC is offering the workshop "Candidate Assessment Through the Lens of Interculturality," by Crystal Taylor-Dietz, Psy.D. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m in the following locations:
June 13, Huntingdon Valley, PA
September , San Antonio, TX
October 18, Frankfort, IL
The workshop will explore how to assess candidates who come from a different culture, taking into account distinct norms and expressions, possible trauma, etc. One focus will be on how to respectfully gather information without stereotyping, generalizing, or minimizing behaviors of concern. The workshop will also explore possible blind spots and biases that can creep into assessment. Registration is open now for the June workshop and will open later in the year for the September and October dates.
Thanks to a grant from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, this workshop is available to NRVC members and their community members for only $25. Learn more about the workshop here.
Reserve your spot at the Summer Institute in Kansas
Early-bird pricing is now available for the NRVC Summer Institute, which is offering three workshops at the Marillac Center in Leavenworth, Kansas July 9-20:
July 9-13, Orientation Program for New Vocation Directors
July 15-17, Behavioral Assessment 1
July 19-20, Vocation Promotion for Today’s Discerners
These workshops are an opportunity for professional growth, networking, and inspiration in a beautiful prairie setting. Register today to reserve your seat and enjoy our best prices this season.
Resource of the month: Booklet to help your community understand the vocation world
“Vocation Ministry: a Reflection and Study Guide” is an excellent resource for helping your community understand contemporary vocation ministry. This attractive 20-page booklet helps groups and individuals to absorb key highlights from the 2020 study and apply them to their communities. Order the guides today to help educate and involve your community. $5 each for members; $8 for nonmembers.
Education debt scholarships — Apply by April 25
The National Fund for Catholic Religious Vocations is accepting grant applications through April 25 to assist with education debt. Grants are available only to current NRVC members and must be used for paying educational debt of a candidate to religious life. The NFCRV has provided dozens of grants since it began in 2015. Application details are here. To learn more, contact Phil Loftus at 312-318-0180 or ploftus@nfcrv.org.
Religious Brothers Day May 1
May 1 is Religious Brothers Day. Plan now to honor this vocation via prayer, social media, bulletin inserts, and more. The NRVC extends warm appreciation to its brother-members for their life of service and their efforts to promote this way of life. Information and ideas for shining a light on religious brothers are at nrvc.net.
World Day of Prayer for Vocations May 11
May 11, Good Shepherd Sunday, will be the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. This commemoration is an opportunity to pray for and promote vocations to consecrated and ordained life. Consider marking the day with an online or in-person prayer service, social media posts, vocational prayers during your liturgies, presentations at Masses, bulletin inserts, etc.
The NRVC has developed a downloadable prayer intentions resource that communities can adapt (in Spanish here). Pope Francis has released a message for the occasion, which he ties to the Jubilee, calling it "Pilgrims of Hope: The Gift of Life." Find further details, resources, and ideas here.
Join us for two more "Talk it Up Tuesdays"
NRVC members are encouraged to attend the final two sessions of "Talk it Up Tuesdays" on April 1 (focusing on charism) and April 8 (focusing on inspiration). These free online sessions consist of a short presentation followed by small-group and large-group discussion. Learn more and register here.
Articles on Jubilee themes
The NRVC has made available a number of articles from VISION, HORIZON, and other sources on themes of the 2025 Jubilee Year. Consider using these articles with young people or community members to deepen their understanding of the Jubilee themes, including forgiveness, prayer, peace, migration, and more. Find them here.
I am NRVC: Friar Emanuel Vasconcelos, O.F.M.Conv.
Being connected to others doing similar ministry is a big reason that Friar Emanuel Vasconcelos, O.F.M.Conv. is part of the NRVC. He is vocation director for the Franciscan Friars Conventual, Our Lady of the Angels Province. He is also a Mid-Atlantic Member Area Coordinator, along with Sister Jean Rhoades, D.C. Read more...
Member Area gatherings
Collaborate and give and receive support in your vocation ministry. NRVC members are invited to log in to Member Area News to see what is happening in their area or to contact their Member Area coordinator.
Delaware Valley Member Area, April 15, via Zoom
New England Member Area, April 22-23, National Shrine of Our Lady of Lasalette, Attleboro, MA, Spring retreat on Pilgrims of Hope
Pacific Northwest Member Area, April 23-24, Beaverton, OR, retreat by Dr. Elaine Classen Park
Heartland Member Area April 28-30, St. Louis, MO
Mid-Atlantic Member Area May 8, Washington DC, presentation on "Influences on Young Adults in Discernment"
