October 2014 newsletter

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Convocation countdown

Convocation countdown

Register today!

The 25th Jubilee-Year NRVC Convocation will take place November 6-10, 2014, and it promises to be special. Read more...

"The Rule" on PBS

"The Rule" on PBS

Features NRVC member Brother Patrick Winbush, O.S.B.

See the inspiring film, "The Rule," about a successful inner-city school Brother Patrick's community runs in Newark, N.J. Read more...

Synod of Bishops on the Family

Synod of Bishops on the Family

Join universal church in prayer

Recognizing that the family is the building block of faith and the foundation of society, NRVC encourages its members to support the October 8 Synod on the Family. Read more...

National Vocation Awareness Week

National Vocation Awareness Week

November 2-8, 2014

National Vocation Awareness Week, to take place November 2-8, is an annual week-long celebration and promotion of vocations. Read more...

Year of Consecrated Life

Year of Consecrated Life

Creative plans are multiplying

The Year of Consecrated Life, designated by Pope Francis, begins at the end of November. Around the world parishes, dioceses, and religious communities have begun to lay plans for celebrating. Read more...

Constitution, bylaws, regional coordinators

Constitution, bylaws, regional coordinators

Regions look at possible change

Your regional NRVC coordinator attended a recent national meeting and weighed in on bylaws changes. Read more...

October Resource of the Month

October Resource of the Month

Banner for Year of Consecrated Life

Celebrate the Year of Consecrated Life with NRVC by displaying this 78-by-33-inch banner. It’s perfect for offices, parishes, campuses, schools, and other ministry sites. Read more...

Father Vince Wirtner, C.P.P.S.

Father Vince Wirtner, C.P.P.S.

I am NRVC

For a short period of time in someone's life, I get to help them understand how God might be calling them. It amazes me every day. Read more...

Board Nominations ...

The National Board extends an invitation to all NRVC members to ... More

Talk it up Tuesdays! ...

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

World Day for Consecrated Life ...

There are several ways to celebrate World Day for Consecrated Life! ... More

HORIZON Fall 2024 ...

This edition focuses on discernment, particularly how vocation ministers can accompany ... More

Get involved in your Member ...

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

Bold and Faithful Storymap ...

Our Bold and Faithful Storymap links people interested in religious life ... More

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Southwest Member Area Gathering

January 15, 2025,

via Zoom

National Office Closed

January 20,

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Heartland Member Area Gathering

January 22, 2025,

via Zoom

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...

Religious Brothers Day

May 1, 2025,

Resources to celebrate...

World Day for Consecrated Life

February 2, 2025,

World Day of Prayer for Vocations

May 11, 2025,

National Vocation Awareness Week

November 2-8, 2025,

VISION Discerner Guide

HORIZON Journal

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Sister Jenny Wilson, R.S.M.

Sister Jenny Wilson, R.S.M.

Short-term volunteer stints have proven to be a good way for Sister Jenny Wilson, R.S.M. to get to know women who might consider religious life. Building a relationship with people is key, she says, and the volunteer experience allows time for that. Read more...

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