January 2017 newsletter

Check out these new NRVC resources for celebrating consecrated life: a free, upbeat video available online and a colorful new prayer card featuring the words of Pope Francis. Read more...

Consider nominating a talented vocation minister, including yourself, to the NRVC Board. This opportunity to serve at a national level can be a chance to help shape the ministry and to grow personally and professionally. Read more...

Check out the lineup of workshop opportunities for 2017. Continue your professional development by planning now to attend at least one of NRVC's outstanding educational offerings. Read more...

NRVC members seeking help to pay the education debt of new members may apply online for assistance from the National Fund for Catholic Religious Vocations between January 9 and March 13. Read more...

The Delaware Valley member area is sponsoring a retreat for vocation and formation directors February 2 in Paoli, Pennsylvania. And the Southwest member area will meet in San Antonio, Texas February 6-7. Read more...

The beautiful new icon vocation prayer cards are now available for a variety of uses, just in time for World Day for Consecrated Life on February 2. Read more...

Because communications is such a big, wide world, vocation ministers will be most effective if they create a strategy. A plan will keep them focused and productive, and HORIZON articles provide guidance in creating one. Read more...

Organizations that collaborate with NRVC are offering opportunities for education and networking. Be sure to see what they have to offer. Read more...

The 2018 NRVC Convocation dates have been chosen: November 1-5 in Buffalo, New York. Details will be announced later in 2017. Meanwhile, note these important vocation dates for 2017. Read more...

The enthusiasm and energy of NRVC vocation ministers have been a great source of support for Sister Christopher Marie Wagner, O.S.F., one of two vocation promoters for the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia. Read more...