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NRVC continues during COVID-19 shutdown

NRVC continues during COVID-19 shutdown

Board meets, staff continues via remote work, some events postponed

The NRVC staff and board have been continuing their work during the COVID-19 shutdown. Adjustments and postponements have been made for member area meetings, the Religious Brothers Symposium, and more. Read more...

Spiritual resources for COVID-19

Spiritual resources for COVID-19

Links for praying and coping

Members of religious communities are uniquely suited to helping others spiritually during the COVID-19 crisis. We present a list of resources to help you and your community to reach out in solidarity and love to those who are hurting. And a poem delivers insight into these times. Read more...

Study results available online

Study results available online

NRVC's newest study, "Recent Vocations to Religious Life," is available online, along with supplemental materials that summarize and interpret findings. Read more...

Reminders: NFCRV grants due April 15 | convocation registration opens

Reminders: NFCRV grants due April 15 | convocation registration opens

If you need help with education debt for incoming members, be sure to apply by April 15 for the next round of funding from National Fund for Catholic Religious Vocations. Additionally, registration for the October 30-November 2 convocation will open this month. Read more...

Reserve your VISION ad today

Reserve your VISION ad today

The premier guide for those considering religious life

Make sure you reserve your VISION Vocation Guide ad today! Through innovative online features, such as VocationMatch.com, insightful articles, and widespread distribution, VISION Vocation Network attracts the candidates you want to reach. Read more...

Psycho-sexual workshop

Psycho-sexual workshop

Offered in July in Chicago

All NRVC Summer Institute workshops remain scheduled as planned (until further notice, to be posted at nrvc.net). The psycho-sexual workshop is always an important one for vocation directors to attend. Read more...

Religious Brothers Day and World Day of Prayer for Vocations

Religious Brothers Day and World Day of Prayer for Vocations

Consider an online form of celebration

Consider planning an online form of celebration for Religious Brothers Day, May 1, and for World Day of Prayer for Vocations, May 3. Read more...

"I am NRVC" aggregated, and other Web updates

"I am NRVC" aggregated, and other Web updates

Among other website updates, you can now see friends and colleagues in one place online under the "I am NRVC" feature. Read more...

News of HORIZON advertisers & collaborators

News of HORIZON advertisers & collaborators

HORIZON advertisers and NRVC collaborators offer opportunities and resources that can enhance your ministry. See what's available and what's happening in the coming months. Read more...

Resource of the month

Resource of the month

Infographic with key facts from 2020 study

This new, colorful infographic is perfect to use with your community or other groups to share the important facts in the NRVC study, "Recent Vocations to Religious Life." Perhaps use it during World Day of Prayer for Vocations. Read more...

Calendar

2020 vocation ministry dates

Review opportunities to take part in professional development and celebrate consecrated life. Read more...

Join us at Convocation! ...

This year’s keynote presentations, liturgies, and conversations are important for everyone ... More

Entrance Class Report ...

The good news is 99 religious institutes had at least one ... More

HORIZON and VISION earn awards ...

We're delighted to announce that our two vocation publications, VISION and ... More

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National Board Meeting

Sept. 9-13, 2024,

Philadelphia, PA

Southwest Member Area Gathering

Sept 17, 2024,

via Zoom

Pray, Walk, Eat at The Catholic University

October 6, 2024,

Mid-Atlantic

Upper Midwest Member Area Gathering

Sept. 24, 2024,

via Zoom

Pre-Convocation Workshops

October 31, 2024,

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National Vocation Awareness Week

November 3-9, 2024,

Convocation

Oct. 31 - Nov. 4,

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International Member Area Presentation

November 21, 2024,

via Zoom

National Office Closed

November 28-29, 2024,

Thanksgiving

World Day for Consecrated Life

February 2,

VISION Discerner Guide

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Sister Lisa Maurer, O.S.B.

Sister Lisa Maurer, O.S.B.

It is not common for a Catholic sister to be a men's football coach, but vocation director Sister Lisa Maurer, O.S.B. has, in fact, been both things at once. Read more...

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