Education grants available

Candidate Christina Chavez of the Congregation of Divine Providence, a 2015 NFCRV grant recipient, is greeted by NRVC Executive Director Brother Paul Bednarczyk, C.S.C. at a meeting in San Antonio, Texas.

The application process for the 2016 funding year for the National Fund for Catholic Religious Vocations (NFCRV) will begin on January 1 and close on March 15. Mr. Mark Teresi, NFCRV director, will mail a letter later this month to all NRVC members with detailed information.

Important reminder

Grant requests will only be accepted from NRVC members who register or renew their membership by December 31, 2015. If you are seriously considering applying for a grant on behalf of your religious institute for a candidate or postulant, please register today or before the end of the year. Go to nrvc.net/signup to register.