May 2016 newsletter

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May 2016 newsletter

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"Vocation Culture" in women

"Vocation Culture" in women's communities

Committee working on tool

The design committee creating a "Vocation Culture" tool for women religious held its second meeting in Chicago April 6. Read more...

Orientation Program

Orientation Program

July 13-17

If you know of a person just beginning in vocation ministry, please urge him or her to take NRVC's foundational orientation workshop in order to begin strong. Read more...

Moving on from vocation ministry?

Moving on from vocation ministry?

Prepare for a good transition

If you are moving on from full-time vocation ministry, NRVC thanks you for your service and encourages you to help the incoming vocation director to get connected. Read more...

Convocation Oct. 27-31

Pre-convo workshops, registration opens May 3

You won't want to miss the next NRVC Convocation: a chance for excellent learning, networking, worship, and camaraderie. Read more...

What's happening in the regions

Four regions hold meetings this month

This month regions 2, 4, 11, and 12 will meet. Don't miss these opportunities for growth, networking, and learning. Read more...

Gratitude from Sister Debbie

Gratitude from Sister Debbie

For encouragement during illness

By Sister Deborah M. Borneman SS.C.M.

Over the past five months, I have experienced many prayers, kind words of encouragement, and patient understanding from many NRVC members and collaborators as I was being tested and treated for stage 1 cancer. Read more...

Resource of the month

Resource of the month

$1 sale--Spanish booklets

These booklets are perfect for inquirers, new discerners, and those who seek basic information about discernment. Read more...

NRVC collaborator events and resources

Job opening, conferences, assemblies, and more

Collaborating organizations are offering a variety of vocation-related events for both religious and young adults. Read more...

Calendar

Upcoming events

Be sure to see what will be happening in the months ahead. Read more...

Sister Charlene Herinckx, S.S.M.O.

Sister Charlene Herinckx, S.S.M.O.

Meeting other vocation directors through NRVC has inspired Sister Charlene Herinckx, S.S.M.O., a lifetime member. "Their fervor and love of their communities and their vocations was always inspirational to me," she says. Read more...

Virtual Fall Workshops ...

Join our virtual workshops to learn together from home, to network ... More

Entrance Class Report ...

This annual CARA report presents the findings of 362 women and ... More

HORIZON ...

Many vocation ministers are coping with losses in their communities at ... More

Profession Class Report ...

This annual CARA report showed 91 women and 103 men professed ... More

Bold and Faithful Storymap ...

Many vocation ministers are coping with losses in their communities at ... More

Ordination Class Report ...

This annual USCCB/CARA Study found that 89% reported being encouraged to ... More

CONNECT WITH NRVC

Candidate Assessment through the Lens of Interculturality

October 18, 2025,

Culture Matters Workshop

October 21 & 28,

Virtual Ethical Issues in Candidate Assessment

October 29-30, 2025,

Register today...

National Vocation Awareness Week

November 2-8, 2025,

Southeast Member Area Gathering

November 6, 2025,

via Zoom

Delaware Valley Member Area Gathering

November 9, 2025,

via Zoom

International Member Area Presentation

November 10 2025,

via Zoom

NCYC

Nov. 20-23, 2025,

Register today...

West Coast Member Area Gathering

December 10, 2025,

via Zoom

World Day for Consecrated Life

February 2, 2026,

Mark your calendar...

VISION Discerner Guide

HORIZON Journal

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Sister Corrina Thomas, F.S.P.A.

Sister Corrina Thomas, F.S.P.A.

Sister Corrina Thomas, F.S.P.A. is one of four new NRVC Board members as of September 2025. Read more...

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