August 2015 newsletter

See what attracted a record 116 vocation directors to take part in NRVC's acclaimed Summer Institute, held July 17-31 in Chicago. Read more...

Ten young women are able to more easily enter religious life thanks to help with their student debt. They are the first grant recipients of the National Fund for Catholic Religious Vocations. Read more...

The nation's largest Catholic youth conference, NCYC, is a worthwhile place for vocation presence and outreach. It's important to take time now to get credentialed and registered. Read more...

NRVC was part of a European vocation gathering held in Prague in July. It focused on family concerns in anticipation of the Synod on the Family. Read more...

Act now on the spirit of Year of Consecrated Life and the forthcoming Holy Year of Mercy by giving to a religious institute in need. Your contribution allows communities in need to be part of NRVC membership and programs. Read more...

This October NRVC will make available a tool for assessing a community's internal "vocation culture"—practices and habits that research has shown are associated with new entrants. Read more...

Don't wait until you are in sticky situation to learn how to navigate the ethics of vocation ministry. The NRVC ethics workshop will help you prevent problems and think clearly about conflicts of interest, appropriate boundaries, and other concerns of this profession. Read more...

This postcard-sized prayer card has meaning and depth, and it's perfect for upcoming events in September. Be sure to order yours today. Read more...

Collaborating organizations are offering workshops and conferences for education and enrichment--from a communications conference for women religious to the Catholics on Call partner conference. Read more...

Here is a quick overview of vocation-related events in 2015 and 2016. Read more...

With six years under her belt in vocation ministry, Sister Sue Weetenkamp, R.S.M. says, "NRVC is my 'go to' for any questions about what is going on in the larger world of vocations." Read more...