August 2014 newsletter

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Summer Institute draws praise

Summer Institute draws praise

Participants from around the country gave high marks to the four workshops offered during NRVC's Summer Institute. Read more...

Kathleen Mahoney to be honored

Kathleen Mahoney to be honored

Chosen for NRVC's Harvest Award

NRVC will bestow its Harvest Award on the project director for NRVC's study about how education debt affects new vocations. Read more...

Special jubilee convocation

Special jubilee convocation

Get the early registration discount

Don't miss out on our November 6-10 convocation! It includes many special 25th jubilee features. Read more...

NRVC at European vocation conference

NRVC at European vocation conference

NRVC continued to build bridges with European vocation leaders at a July meeting of the European Vocation Service in Warsaw, Poland. Read more...

Pre-conovocation workshops

Pre-conovocation workshops

Learn about critical issues in-depth

Deepen your understanding of key issues in vocation ministry today by attending a workshop on legal and immigration concerns, cultural competence, or screening for formation. Read more...

HORIZON Summer edition

HORIZON Summer edition

"Moving foward in hope" talks published

Both men and women religious will benefit from the rich wisdom of the presentations from "Men Religious Moving Forward in Hope." These are featured in the forthcoming edition of HORIZON. Read more...

Chatrooms for women discerners

A Nun's Life offers two new chats

Women considering religious life have two more resources for connecting with like-minded peers: "First Friday Chat" and "Discernment Chat." Read more...

Communications Tip of the Month

Communications Tip of the Month

3 must-knows for responding to inquirers

The kind of response a discerner receives after making that first inquiry is important. Use technology wisely in fashioning your response. Read more...

Resource of the Month

Resource of the Month

Discernimiento con Otros (Discerning with Others)

This booklet in Spanish covers key points about the Ignatian principles for discernment. And it is priced at just $2 for NRVC members. Read more...

Catholics on Call

Catholics on Call

Offering Partner Conference in September

Catholics on Call in Chicago invites vocation ministers to its Partner Conference September 18-19. Read more...

Communications conference

Communications conference

Vocation directors invited

Vocation ministers are invited to attend the annual conference of Communicators for Women Religious to be held in Long Beach, CA September 30 - October 3. Read more...

RFC offers programs

RFC offers programs

Anniversary event series; orientation

The Religious Formation Conference offers a series of programs this fall on the prophetic role of religious life. In December it offers "Orientation to Formation Ministry." Read more...

LCWR seeking executive director

LCWR seeking executive director

The LCWR is seeking an executive director who is a Catholic sister with congregational leadership experience beyond the local level. Read more...

Sister Vicki Lichtenauer, S.C.L.

Sister Vicki Lichtenauer, S.C.L.

I am NRVC

Every month Sister Vicki's community sponsors a dinner with "People of Hope," young people in volunteer or social justice positions. The young people get support. The sisters get inspiration and a chance to network. 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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