Who is the NRVC?

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We are pleased to announce the publication of the Religious Life Today Storymap based on the NRVC's 2020 Study on Recent Vocations. The Religious Life Today Storymap brings the research to life and we hope to inspire broad engagement around the results of this Study.

Please be assured of the viability of religious life today.

As you scroll through the features of the storymap, we hope you will experience renewed hope in the future of religious life.

We are:

the official religious vocation conference in the United States as recognized by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USSCB.)
the professional organization for religious vocation directors whose primary goal is to help women and men discern a religious vocation, assess candidates interested in becoming Catholic sisters, brothers and priests, and welcome new members to religious life.
nearly 1000 members strong representing 300+ religious institutes and organizations in 20 countries.
providing those in vocation ministry the tools they need to effectively promote vocations, invite others to consider religious life, and assist in the discernment process.
creating exceptional programming, training and resources for spiritual and personal growth which positively impact the future of religious life.
educating connecting and inspiring all those interested in the future of religious life, including thousands of young Catholics exploring religious vocations each year.
initiating and sponsoring groundbreaking research on religious life, including the 2020 and 2009 Recent Study on Vocations, the 2012 Study on Educational Debt and Religious Vocations, 2014 Study on Cultural Diversity, and the 2015 Study on the Role of Family.
publishing award-winning resources including VISION Vocation Guide, VocationNetwork.org, VocationMatch.com, and HORIZON Journal.
in need of your help to successfully create a culture of encounter, engagement, and vocations to showcase the future vitality of religious life.