In a recent survey, NRVC members showed creative persistence in the way they have adapted to restrictions under COVID-19. The majority reported that they continue to be in touch with young people, to listen, provide guidance, and help them with life vocation decisions. The full report will be published in the forthcoming edition of HORIZON, but members and subscribers can access it now. READ MORE.

The NRVC welcomes Indianapolis Archbishop Charles Thompson as the episcopal liaison to the National Religious Vocation Conference at the appointment of Bishop James Checchio, chairman of the USCCB Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life, and Vocations (CCLV). READ MORE.

The NRVC will be inviting newer religious to attend its October 30 through November 2, 2020 Convocation. Each member area of NRVC will select three newer religious from their areas. Applications to nominate attendees are due July 15. READ MORE.

The National Religious Vocation Conference is raising funds to help offer scholarships to religious institutes in financial need to become members and attend programs such as Summer INstitute and the 2020 Convocation. Please help us reach previous year levels of giving. READ MORE.

NRVC is delighted that its unique Summer INstitute has attracted larger than normal participation, with 190 people registered to attend web-based workshops in ethics, generational, and psycho-sexual issues as well as new vocation directors orientation. READ MORE.

The NRVC is pleased to announce an open position within our team: director of membership. The current director, Ms. Marge Argyelan, will assume the position of director of database administration upon the hire of the new director of membership. Click here for a detailed position description and application instructions. Read more.

The NRVC 2020 Study on Recent Vocations to Religious Life and its companion infographic are now available in Spanish, thanks to the translation efforts of the Mexican American Catholic College and funding from GHR Foundation. Find the full study here and infographic here. READ MORE.

NRVC is committed to supporting interculturality and racial justice around the world and in religious life. We have many resources to assist those in vocation ministry in conducting vocation ministry that is inclusive and welcoming. For members, find articles under the heading "multicultural" in the HORIZON library. Also, immediately access Father Bryan Massingale's classic "Transformative love, passion for justice belong in vocation ministry." In addition, Catholic Theological Union has made these resources available: “We Belong to One Another” by  Sister Barbara Kraemer, O.S.F., Ph.D. and “Interculturality: Challenges and Opportunities for Ministry“  by  Michel Andraos, Ph.D.