NFCRV grant encourages another vocation

Since it was established in 2014, the National Fund for Catholic Religious Vocations (NFCRV) has helped 52 individuals to pursue their dream of religious life. Dozens of religious communities have benefited from NFCRV grants which  cover the cost of education debt. The most recent beneficiary is Alyssa Sidelka, a candidate with the Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis of Penance and of Charity in Tiffin, Ohio. She was inspired to join the Tiffin Franciscans by their charism to adhere to Jesus' words: "whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me."

Alyssa attended Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland State University, and Cleveland Marshall College of Law. She has earned both a Bachelor of Arts and J.D. and hopes to serve those most affected by the criminal justice system, both victims and defendants. She is also interested in restorative justice programs. Additionally, Alyssa hopes her vocation may help guide others into a relationship with God.