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Hilton grants NRVC $2 million

Funds will help build capacity and sustainability

By Br. Paul Bednarczyk C.S.C.

This generous grant will provide NRVC with additional personnel, the ability to create an effective development program, resources for the Year of Consecrated Life, and other important vocation-promotion services over the next three years. Read more...

Limited space at July workshops

Limited space at July workshops

Register NOW for Summer Institute

Commit yourself to professional excellence, and enjoy the networking and camaraderie of learning with other vocation ministers. It's not too late to register for a Summer Institute workshop, but time is running out. Read more...

HORIZON, VISION win 14 awards

HORIZON, VISION win 14 awards

Honored by Catholic Press Association

NRVC's publications won 14 awards for print and online editorial excellence at the June awards competition of the Catholic Press Association. Read more...

Year of Consecrated Life logo

Free download; all encouraged to use it

A special logo for Year of Consecrated Life is available for anyone who wants to help promote and celebrate this year-long focus on renewal of, thanksgiving for, and invitation to religious life. Read more...

Papal nuncio to join NRVC Convocation

Papal nuncio to join NRVC Convocation

Archbishop Viganò to give welcome

The papal nuncio's welcome is one of many special features and festivities that will be part of NRVC's convocation this November. Read more...

Order your VISION copies

Order your VISION copies

Special edition for Year of Consecrated Life!

Be sure to order plenty of VISION 2015, as this will be a special expanded edition in honor of the Year of Consecrated Life. Read more...

Recommendations sought

Recommendations sought

For NRVC vocation ministry award

If you know a vocation minister who has made an outstanding contribution to the field of vocation ministry, NRVC encourages you to recommend him or her for the Recognition Award by August 1. Read more...

NRVC part of Vatican child-protection meetings

NRVC part of Vatican child-protection meetings

Through its advisory role with Praesidium

NRVC's executive director was part of a delegation that met with Vatican agencies on the topic of child protection. Read more...

Brothers' Task Force meets

Continuing work to promote vocation

CMSM's Brothers' Task Force gathered June 16-17 to continue seeking ways to promote the vocation of religious brothers. Read more...

How well do you navigate cultures?

How well do you navigate cultures?

November workshop on intercultural competence

Learn how your community can welcome diversity and become truly intercultural at this preconvocation workshop November 6. Read more...

Resource of the Month

Resource of the Month

Conversation cards

Start a vocation conversation at your next event with these handy cards. Read more...

Religious Brothers Conference

Religious Brothers Conference

Gathering for annual assembly

Brothers from around the country will be gathering in New Orleans July 18-21 for the RBC annual assembly. Read more...

Canadian vocation leader chosen

Canadian vocation leader chosen

Vocation conference gets executive director

Canada's NAVFD has appointed Sister Nancy Sullivan, C.S.J. executive director, and she brings experience in vocation ministry, global mission, fundraising, and more. Read more...

Sister Pat Twohill, O.P., Dominican Sister of Peace

Sister Pat Twohill, O.P., Dominican Sister of Peace

I am NRVC

NRVC has been a "guiding light" for seasoned vocation minister Sister Pat Twohill, O.P., whose outreach ranges from retreats, to live-in experiences, to an up-to-date website. Read more...

HORIZON turns 50! ...

As it begins its 50th year, HORIZON provides articles by speakers ... More

Talk it up Tuesdays! ...

These 60-minute Zoom gatherings are designed for members to learn together, ... More

Bold and Faithful Storymap ...

The Bold and Faithful Storymap is designed to help connect discerners ... More

Profession Class Report ...

There are 91 women and 103 men professed perpetual vows in ... More

Get involved in your Member ...

NRVC Member Areas are created to come together to share best ... More

NRVC Member Areas

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Talk it Up Tuesdays

Starting Jan. 28,

Mark your calendars...

Delaware Valley Member Area Gathering

February 12, 2025,

via Zoom

Catholic Sisters Week

March 8-14, 2025,

Ideas to celebrate...

National Board Meeting

April 9-13, 2025,

Mesilla Park, NM

Religious Brothers Day

May 1, 2025,

Resources to celebrate...

World Day of Prayer for Vocations

May 11, 2025,

Summer Institute Workshops

July 8-21, 2025,

National Vocation Awareness Week

November 2-8, 2025,

VISION Discerner Guide

HORIZON Journal

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Sister Kim Xuan Nguyen, C.C.V.I.

Sister Kim Xuan Nguyen, C.C.V.I.

Sister Kim Xuan Nguyen C.C.V.I. is a chiropractor. But now, instead of, "Where does it hurt?" she may be more likely to ask, “What brings you joy?” She is the vocation minister for the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston. She’s also the Southwest Area Coordinator of the NRVC. Read more...

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