August 2017 newsletter

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August 2017 newsletter

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Video presentation available

Video presentation available

"Trends in vocation ministry"

Members of NRVC can now view at nrvc.net a free video presentation, "Trends in vocation ministry," by Sister Deborah Borneman. Read more...

Check your computer systems

Check your computer systems

Stay current to ensure member benefits

Be sure your browser and operating system are relatively up to date so that you can take part in all the benefits of NRVC membership. Read more...

Thank you, members

Thank you, members

For the warm welcome

By Sister Sharon Dillon, S.S.J.-T.O.S.F.

Thank you, NRVC members and friends, for giving me such a warm welcome as the new executive director. From the respectful, friendly work atmosphere, to the many welcome notes, emails, etc. from around the globe, your words and prayers are beyond exceptional. Read more...

Be part of NCYC

Be part of NCYC

National Catholic Youth Conference

NRVC invites its members to be part of the 2017 National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) in Indianapolis on November 16-18. Read more...

Another successful Summer Institute

Another successful Summer Institute

Workshops are well-attended

The NRVC Summer Institute, which took place in Chicago in mid-July, drew 128 participants, including 25 people who "graduated" from the Orientation Program for New Vocation Directors. Read more...

Catholics on Call conference

Catholics on Call conference

September 21-22

Catholics on Call, a national vocation-promotion program, is hosting its partner conference in Chicago September 21-22. Read more...

Intercultural resource underway

Intercultural resource underway

To be posted on nrvc.net

To help religious communities better deal with intercultural issues, the Mexican American Catholic College (MACC) is developing a resource to be released this fall. NRVC has been involved in developing the resource. Read more...

Prayers for our benefactors

Prayers for our benefactors

Their requests

Won't you please pray for the intentions of those who contribute to the National Religious Vocation Conference? We know our patrons are praying for religious life vocations. Read more...

Resource of the month

Resource of the month

"Discerning Your Vocation" booklet

This handy booklet explains to candidates what is needed for admission, and it helps those in discernment to think through the questions they need to answer to better understand their own calling in life. Read more...

News of our collaborators

News of our collaborators

Intercultural conference, communications conference, RFC job, and more

Organizations that collaborate with NRVC are offering opportunities for education and resources. Don't miss what they have to offer. Read more...

Calendar

Upcoming events

The NRVC Summer Institute is right around the corner, July 10-25. Start planning your professional development at Summer or Fall Institute today! Read more...

Friar Charles Johnson, O.P.

Friar Charles Johnson, O.P.

I am NRVC

Friar Charles Johnson, O.P. hopes that religious communities will draw the church outward to accompany the poor and give witness to God. That essential mission is what vocation ministry ideally promotes. Read more...

Board Nominations ...

The National Board extends an invitation to all NRVC members to ... More

Talk it up Tuesdays! ...

These 60-minute Zoom gatherings are designed for members to learn together, ... More

World Day for Consecrated Life ...

There are several ways to celebrate World Day for Consecrated Life! ... More

HORIZON Fall 2024 ...

This edition focuses on discernment, particularly how vocation ministers can accompany ... More

Get involved in your Member ...

NRVC Member Areas are created to come together to share best ... More

Bold and Faithful Storymap ...

Our Bold and Faithful Storymap links people interested in religious life ... More

NRVC Member Areas

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Southwest Member Area Gathering

January 15, 2025,

via Zoom

National Office Closed

January 20,

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Heartland Member Area Gathering

January 22, 2025,

via Zoom

Talk it Up Tuesdays

Starting Jan. 28,

Mark your calendars...

Delaware Valley Member Area Gathering

February 12, 2025,

via Zoom

Catholic Sisters Week

March 8-14, 2025,

Ideas to celebrate...

Religious Brothers Day

May 1, 2025,

Resources to celebrate...

World Day for Consecrated Life

February 2, 2025,

World Day of Prayer for Vocations

May 11, 2025,

National Vocation Awareness Week

November 2-8, 2025,

VISION Discerner Guide

HORIZON Journal

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Sister Jenny Wilson, R.S.M.

Sister Jenny Wilson, R.S.M.

Short-term volunteer stints have proven to be a good way for Sister Jenny Wilson, R.S.M. to get to know women who might consider religious life. Building a relationship with people is key, she says, and the volunteer experience allows time for that. Read more...

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