Demographics of religious life

Demographics of religious life (see also CARA study of new vocations)

Demographics of religious life

Display Complete Articles

Today's church and its vocation environment

By Fr. Thomas Gaunt S.J.

The cultural, geographic, and ethnic realities of today’s church set the context for vocation ministry. Read more...

Book notes: Insightful data, analysis of sisters

Book notes: Insightful data, analysis of sisters

By Sr. Katarina Schuth O.S.F.

The new book, New Generations of Catholic Sisters, is packed with solid information and insightful analysis. Read more...

HORIZON ...

Many vocation ministers are coping with losses in their communities at ... More

Candidate Assessment through the Lens ...

Have you ever experienced asking a question that elicits very different ... More

Entrance Class Report ...

This annual CARA report presents the findings of 362 women and ... More

Profession Class Report ...

This annual CARA report showed 91 women and 103 men professed ... More

Bold and Faithful Storymap ...

Many vocation ministers are coping with losses in their communities at ... More

Ordination Class Report ...

This annual USCCB/CARA Study found that 89% reported being encouraged to ... More

NRVC Member Areas

Click here to locate the Member Area Coordinators in your Member Area.

CONNECT WITH NRVC

Pray. Walk. Eat. at Catholic University

October 6, 2025,

hosted by the Mid-Atlantic Member Area

Orientation Program for New Vocation Directors

October 6-10, 2025,

Register today....

Understanding the Lasting Impact of Trauma

October 13, 2025,

West Coast Member Area Gathering

October 14, 2025,

via Zoom

Culture Matters Workshop

Oct. 14, 21, & 28,

Behavorial Assessment 1 Workshop

October 15-17, 2025,

Register today...

Candidate Assessment through the Lens of Interculturality

October 18, 2025,

Virtual Ethical Issues in Candidate Assessment

October 29-30, 2025,

Register today...

Southeast Member Area Gathering

November 6, 2025,

via Zoom

National Vocation Awareness Week

November 2-8, 2025,

VISION Discerner Guide

HORIZON Journal

Iamnrvc

Sister Corrina Thomas, F.S.P.A.

Sister Corrina Thomas, F.S.P.A.

Sister Corrina Thomas, F.S.P.A. is one of four new NRVC Board members as of September 2025. Read more...

Renew your NRVC membership

© 2025 National Religious Vocation Conference NRVC

( * ) Site design and programming by ideaPort, LLC