April 2015 newsletter

In late February, NRVC held the first-ever International Vocation Conference bringing together vocation representatives of the English-speaking church. Read more...

The NRVC board reviewed various grant projects and progress made in strategic management, particularly in administrative structure. Read more...

In concert with Catholic Extension, NRVC and others recently met to plan an event aimed at helping Spanish-speaking sisters to be confident pastoral and vocational ministers. Read more...

At a Lenten penance service in St. Peter’s Basilica on March 13, Pope Francis announced an extraordinary jubilee, a Holy Year of Mercy. Read more...

Everyone has a family. Learn how issues connected to a person's family of origin affect an individual. And look at how those issues could affect a person's life in religious community. Read more...

NRVC recently announced details about its next convocation. "Awakened by the Spirit: Called to Discipleship" will be the theme. Read more...

Building on an idea that started in the UK, Canadian vocation directors began in March to form HORIZON reading circles. Read more...

Catholics on Call is sponsoring two events this summer and fall to encourage vocations: an August conference for those sensing a call to church ministry and a September conference for "partners," targeting vocation ministers in particular. Read more...

Vocation ministers may want to take advantage of this learning opportunity to become better versed in youth ministry. Read more...

The Religious Formation Conference is offering a series of workshops on the theme of hope, as well as a scripture program, a "Life Commitment" program," and its "ForMission" program. Read more...

These business-sized cards are small but they pack a punch. Be sure to keep them on hand for use at events. Read more...

This long-time vocation minister finds it rewarding to "walk with a woman on her vocational journey." Sister Janet, vocation director for the Cenacle Sisters, also values the resources and support she finds from being united with other vocation directors. Read more...