Member spotlight

Member spotlight

Father Adam MacDonald, SVD


 

How long have you been involved in vocation ministry?

I've been involved since August 2011, so just about two-and-a-half years.
 

Are you part of a team?

Yes, our team consists of a full-time layman who serves as our "national vocation director" (Mr. Len Uhal), four priests, a brother, and a full-time lay secretary. Each of the priests as well as the brother covers a specific region or "territory" of the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean.
 

How has belonging to NRVC affected the way you do this ministry?

Being a member of NRVC has been immensely helpful to me by way of the skills and resources it's provided me to learn the ins and outs of vocation ministry and to engage in the ministry with both competence and confidence. At the same time, I've found that networking and collaborating with my NRVC colleagues has opened doors to new and concrete opportunities for promoting vocations in parishes, schools, and on college campuses--while providing a sense of support, friendship, and encouragement!
 

What has been your best outreach effort so far?

My best outreach effort to date has been channeling the power of social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) to create a space where I can meet, connect with, and engage in conversation young people who feel that God may be calling them to consider a religious vocation. By far, Facebook has proven much more reliable than the traditional means of phone and e-mail in terms of garnering a response from young people whose names come across my desk from VISION, Guide to Religious Ministries, and other sources.
 

Any advice for those who are just beginning in vocation ministry?

To those who are new to the ministry, always keep in mind that you are not alone, and that you have many colleagues in NRVC who are ready and willing to welcome you, support you, and work with you as together we build a culture of vocations in our church and in our society. Don't be afraid to try new things and even make some mistakes along the way. And most important, never take for granted the privilege it is to accompany another on his/her walk of faith!
 

Reach Father Adam at adamsvd@yahoo.com, or 800-553-3321 or find him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/adamsvd.



Leave a comment

This article has no comments or are under review. Be the first to leave a comment.
Please Log-in to comment this article

World Day of Prayer for ...
World Day of Prayer for Vocations has a synodal character: amid ...  More
Summer Institute ...
Join us for any of the five workshops offered on-site at ...  More
Religious Brothers Day ...
Religious Brothers Day is held annually on May 1, the feast ...  More
HORIZON Winter 2024 ...
Experienced vocation directors share ways they maintain a sense of balance ...  More
Annual Profession Class Report is ...
Read this report to learn more about the 144 women and ...  More

NRVC Member Areas


Click here to locate members of the NRVC in your Member Area.

CONNECT WITH NRVC

National Office Closed

March 28-April 1,

Holy Thursday/Good Friday

Member Area Gathering - International

April 9,

via Zoom

World Day of Prayer for Vocations

April 21,

Plan now

National Board Meeting

April 24-28,

St. Paul, MN

Member Area Gathering - Mid-Atlantic

April 30,

Washington DC/hybrid

Member Area Gathering - Pacific Northwest

April 30 - May 2,

Hybrid

Religious Brothers Day

May 1,

Plan ahead...

Member Area Gathering - Heartland

April 30 - May 2,

Atchinson, KS

Member Area Gathering - Hudson Valley

May 5-7,

Albany, NY

Member Area Gathering - Lake Erie/Ohio River

May 9,

via Zoom

Iamnrvc
Renew your NRVC membership