2024 Workshop Information

General Information

In 2024, the National Religious Vocation Conference (NRVC) will offer five on-site Summer Intitute workshops at the Marillac Center in Leavenworth, KS. These workshops are designed for vocation ministers, formation teams, communicators, religious leadership, and others entrusted with the assessment of discerners and candidates. As part of the NRVC curriculum, these workshops help deepen participants' understanding of the complex theological, spiritual, psycho-sexual, ethical, and diversity issues often present in contemporary vocation ministry. 

The Mission of the NRVC reflects its commitment to providing members with educational opportunities, relevant resources, and other supportive services that strengthen and enhance the practiced ministerial skills of those serving in vocation ministry. The NRVC strongly suggests that vocation ministers participate in ongoing educational opportunities to attend to their own vocation and faith formation, and further develop their professional competencies. It is essential for vocation ministers to keep up-to-date on trends, issues, skills, and best practices in the field of vocation ministry.  

2024 Workshop Schedule

Summer Institute

Our annual Summer Institute will offer five onsite workshops at the Marillac Center, in Leavenworth, KS, July 9-30, 2024. Choose to attend one or several workshops, it's your choice. All workshops include overnight accommodations at the Marillac Center. Enjoy the convenience of having a private bedroom and bathroom, linen service, wi-fi, meals, and breaks. 

Orientation Program for New Vocation Directors     
July 10-14, 2023, presented by Sr. Deborah Borneman, SS.C.M.,

Ethical Issues in Vocation and Formation Ministry      
July 16-17 2024, presented by Rev. Raymond P. Carey, Ph.D.   

Behavioral Assessment 1
July 19-21, 2024, presented by Rev. Raymond P. Carey, Ph.D.

Health and Wellness Issues in Candidate Assessment
July 23-24, 2024 presented by Sr. Mary Catherine Redmond, P.B.V.M. and Sr. Chero Chuma, C.S.J.P., D.N.P.

Understanding, Assessing, and Fostering Psycho-Sexual Integration
July 26-29, 2024 presented by Sr. Lynn M. Levo, C.S.J., Ph.D.

Workshop & Overnight Accommodation fees

Workshops are open to NRVC members at a discounted rate and for non-members at an affordable price. Each workshop is $185 per person per day for members and $270 per person per day for non-members, regardless of the workshop. Summer Institute overnight accommodations are $115 per night and reserved in a blocked contract regardless of your arrival/departure dates.   

If you would like to become a member to receive the discounted rate, click here.  

Workshop registration will open in February

Late registration

Summer Institute registrations received after June 30 incur a $100 late fee. 

Cancellations

Cancellations for workshops must be received in writing to dinasp@nrvc.net before June 1 to receive a full refund minus a $100 processing fee. After June 1, all fees are non-refundable. 

Financial assistance available

The Misericordia Scholarship Find is available to assist NRVC members with their professional development. Scholarship funds can be applied to NRVC workshops; however, they do not cover the cost of transportation, accommodations, meals, or personal expenses. If you need financial assistance to attend an NRVC workshop, find out more information here to apply online. 

Workshop terms and conditions

Please read our NRVC terms and conditions for all events and programs.

Questions about workshops?

Direct your questions to Sr. Dina Bato, S.P. at dinasp@nrvc.net