2026 Convocation

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2026 Convocation

Save the date: November 19-23, 2026

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Join us at Convocation in 2026!

Convocation brings together the NRVC membership with its trademark excellence in workshops, liturgies, keynote presentations, and networking. This large membership conference also includes the member business meeting, awards, and invitations to collaborators. It provides the opportunity to celebrate the mission and vision of the organization while engaging in professional development and ongoing formation. We are excited to be heading out to Orlando, Florida, for our biennial Convocation, November 19-23, 2026.

Welcome Reception and Ritual begins at 5:30 p.m., November 19, 2026

Awards dinner ends at 9:00 p.m., November 22, 2026

Reserve your Hotel room

The venue selected is the Rosen Centre at 9840 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. It has an olympicsize tropical outdoor swimming pool and is close to theme parks, shopping and world-class golf. Rosen Centre Hotel is just 12 minutes from Orlando International Airport. Parking is $15 per night and each room has complimentary wi-fi.

5 minutes to SeaWorld® Orlando and Universal Orlando Resort
10 minutes to Walt Disney World
15 minutes from Orlando Downtown
One block from Pointe Orlando shopping and entertainment complex

The NRVC has contracted a block of rooms for three days prior and 3 days after Convocation for a reduced rate of $149 per night plus 12.5% tax. While it may be cheaper for reservations elsewhere or through third parties, the NRVC depends upon your reservations through Nix conference management to keep the overall rate of the conference affordable. If we do not meet our contracted rooms, the NRVC will be penalized financially. Check-in is after 3:00 pm and check-out is before 1100 am. Please note reservations for the hotel discount rate ends on October 18, 2026.

Please do not make your hotel reservations, please wait for the NRVC reservations in April 2026.

Plan your budget

An opening reception on Thursday evening, lunch on Friday and Saturday, along with the closing awards supper on Sunday, are all included in your registration fee. There are several restaurants within walking distance from the hotel. There is also a restaurant in the hotel

Registration fee: TBA

Pre-Convocation workshop, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., on November 19, 2026
Member rate: $200 includes lunch
Non-member rate: $300, includes lunch

The hotel overnight rate is $149 plus 12.5% tax from November 16-26. Parking is $15 per night. Please do NOT make reservations directly to the hotel or through third parties as they will not be applied to our NRVC contract. Thank you.

If you need to cancel your reservation, please email debbiesscm@nrvc.net Due to contracts with the hotel/vendors, all registration fees are non-refundable after October 1, 2026.

If you need financial assistance, the NRVC Misericordia Fund is available to help with Convocation registration fees. For information and applications, please click here.

Become a Convocation sponsor

Many levels of Sponsorship are available and we welcome your support. Please contact our Director of Development, Mr. Phil Loftus at ploftus@nrvc.net.

Exhibits are available to those who are sponsors at the $2,000 and higher levels. Exhibits open at 3:00 p.m. on November 19 and close at 4:00 p.m. on November 21 p.m. Exhibits include 1 table, two chairs, and up to two Convocation registration fees.

Pre-Convocation workshop

Come a day early to elevate your skills and enhance your ministry! This workshop is designed for vocation ministers, leadership teams, and all those responsible for the admissions process. Workshop registration for NRVC members is $200 which includes a buffet lunch. The price for non-members is $300.

Keynote presenters to be announced

Liturgy

Communal and personal prayer are important values of the NRVC. Each day, Mass will be celebrated along with opportunities for Communal Prayer. A prayer room will be located in the hotel for those who seek a quieter, contemplative space.

Outstanding recognition awards

The NRVC presents up to four categories of awards at the biennial Convocation: The Harvest Award, the Lifetime Member Award, the Mustard Seed Award, and Outstanding Service Recognition. More information to follow.

Donation custom

It is the custom of the Host Member Area to select a local non-profit organization for the collection taken at the closing Mass at Convocation.

Travel to Convocation

The closest airport is the Orlando International Airport (MCO). Arline service includes Aer Lingus, Aero Mexico, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant, American Airlines, Breeze, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Poreter, Southwest, Spirit, Sun Country, United, Virgin Atlantic, Volaris, and Westjet. Taxi/Uber/Lyft/other app-based ride services, and car rental companies at your own expense. On-sire car rental is available at the hotel.