January 2016 newsletter

The Vatican has released a document that upholds and affirms the vocation to religious brotherhood: "Identity and Mission of the Religious Brother in the Church." Read more...

In Paris, from November 30 to December 3, NRVC convened a sub-group follow-up meeting of the February 2015 International Vocations Conference. The February conference brought together religious life leaders and directors of vocation centers from nine countries. Read more...

Don't miss your chance to learn about the newest generation of Catholic sisters and why we need them now more than ever at one more upcoming gathering. Hear remarkable stories from these modern women who have answered the call, and learn how they perceive their mission. Read more...

It might still be chilly outside, but it is not too soon to plan to attend NRVC's Summer Institute for the best in vocation workshops. Read more...

Prepare to be part of the next issue of VISION, the most comprehensive vocation discernment resource available. Read more...

Two separate reports released in December on men and women religious provide further understanding of these two groups. Read more...

World Youth Day organizers have made available resources to "help prepare pilgrims' hearts" for World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland this summer. Read more...

NRVC and its VISION and HORIZON editors are seeking feedback from religious communities about how they are marking the Year of Mercy. Brother Paul Bednarczyk, C.S.C. attended the Opening Mass. Read more...

Two groups dedicated to women religious are receiving or distributing funding for the purpose of invigorating women's communities: the Communicators for Women Religious and the Catholic Volunteer Network's "From Service to Sisterhood" program. Read more...

Just before the Year of Consecrated Life draws to a close on February 2, the Vatican will hold two special events. Read more...

Save money by buying vocation resources now! In order to make way for new materials, NRVC is selling off much of its inventory at low prices. Enhance your ministry with one or more of these items. Read more...

Collaborating organizations are offering a variety of vocation-related events for both religious and young adults. Resources for addressing pornography are available online from St. Luke Institute. Read more...

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

"We had an open house in which every sister who lived here at the center participated—that was a great shot in the arm! We also have encouraged our sisters to create their own groups wherever they live and invite young women into the convent." Read more...