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Terms of NRVC membership and events

Membership Payment/Dues All memberships are annual beginning January 1 and terminating December 31, regardless of when the membership is paid. 

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Member area news

General member area information Member Directory and interactive map Delaware Valley Next meeting: December 5, 1:00 - 2:30 pm via Zoom Minutes from January 23, 2023, March 2, 2023, June 5, 2023, August

Member area news

General member area information Member Directory and interactive map Delaware Valley Next meeting: December 5, 1:00 - 2:30 pm via Zoom Minutes from January 23, 2023, March 2, 2023, June 5, 2023, August

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Member area news

General member area information Member Directory and interactive map Delaware Valley Next meeting: Spring TBA Minutes from January 23, 2023, March 2, 2023, June 5, 2023, August 29, 2023 Minutes from

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It’s a new year to learn. Register for the 2023 Fall Institute.

Register for the 2023 Fall Institute. It’s a new year to learn. Register for the 2023 Fall Institute today!

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[ Sr. Dina Bato S.P., Director of Membership ]  

2023 Workshop Information

In addition, the Behavioral Assessment 2 workshop will be offered in Tucson, AZ, December 2-3, 2023.

--- Spring & summer events
--- Fall & winter events

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Member area news

General member area information Member Directory and interactive map Delaware Valley Next meeting: June 22, 2024, Huntingdon Valley, PA Minutes from January 23, 2023, March 2, 2023, June 5, 2023,

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Monthly NRVC newsletter

Monthly NRVC newsletter Focus on Vocation Ministry Monthly newsletters November 2017 October 2017 September 2017 August 2017 July 2017 June 2017 May 2017 April 2017 March 2017 February 2017

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Updates

Vocation ministers and other religious around the world have been able to share faith and hope with young people and discerners using electronic platforms such as blogs, Facebook, video-sharing, e-mails, e-newsletters

--- 2020 HORIZON No. 2 Spring — New members have abundant hope

For Vocation Directors: How VISION Vocation Guide works for you

year=2023   Toot your own horn VISION is your resource, NRVC Members! And it is award-winning year after year.

--- VISION Vocation Guide

New board leadership for NRVC

New board leadership for NRVC At its April 2023 meeting, the NRVC board made the following changes to its leadership:  Board chair:  Sister Nicole Trahan, F.M.I.

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Four tips toward a better newsletter

Four tips toward a better newsletter Quick ideas to put oomph in your newsletter An excellent newsletter will reflect well on your community.

--- May 2014 newsletter

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Member area news

General member area information Member Directory and interactive map Delaware Valley Next meeting: November 4, 2023, Holy Redeemer Farm, Huntington Valley, PA Fall Back Young Adult Retreat Day December

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Behavioral Assessment 2 on-site workshop

Behavioral Assessment 2 on-site workshop December 2 - 3, 2023   This workshop builds upon the acquired skills of Behavioral Assessment I and is designed as a seminar.

--- Fall & winter events

Member area news

from January 23, 2023, March 2, 2023, June 5, 2023, August 29, 2023 Minutes from May 18, 2022, November 21, 2022 Minutes from April 27, 2021, Minutes from January 19, 2021 Coordinators Sister Michele

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Member area news

General member area information Member Directory and interactive map Delaware Valley Next meeting: August 29, 2023, in Philadelphia Minutes from January 23, 2023, March 2, 2023, June 5, 2023 Minutes

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NRVC in the news

Keeping the Sisterhood from extinction: The struggle to save nuns in America, written by Hollie McKay, December 6, 2023.

--- Media/press

HORIZON and VISION win 12 awards

honored by the Catholic Press Association and Associated Church Press in several editorial categories, including best special interest magazine, regular column, reporting on vocations, guest commentary, e-newsletter

--- July 2018 newsletter

Join us for online workshops this month

Virtual Orientation Program for New Vocation Directors      October 9-13, 2023, by Brother Joseph Bach, O.S.F., Sister Deborah Borneman, SS.C.M., and Brother John Eustice, C.S.V.  

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National Board Update

Belinda Monahan, O.S.B. to serve as the Vice Chair of Membership and Data until her Board term ends in December 2023. Sr.

--- 2023 Posts

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NRVC Membership: The kindling to keep vocation ministry hearts burning

Renewing your NRVC Membership for 2023 will continue to provide you with these invaluable resources and opportunities and SO MUCH MORE!

--- 2022 Posts

[ Sr. Dina Bato S.P., Director of Membership ]  

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How it all began

The first NRVC newsletter, long before the days of e-newsletters. Over time it became clear that only one religious vocation conference was needed.

--- History of Religious Life
--- History of religious life, NRVC
--- 2013 HORIZON No. 4 Fall -- 25 years in the vineyard of the Lord

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One model for vocation ministry

Monthly updates go out through our province newsletter telling members where we stand for the month and year-to-date. Sometimes a push is needed in November and December to reach this goal.

--- Leadership of religious communities
--- 2007 HORIZON No. 4 -- Leadership and vocation ministers working together
--- Role of Membership and Religious Leadership

[ Jim Kent, O.F.M., Conv. ]  

Sister Mary Yun, O.P.

To help them be part of the ministry, I send them a monthly e-newsletter. Last March Sister Deborah Borneman, SS.C.M. did an in-service for my community about contemporary vocation ministry.

--- November 2016 newsletter
--- I am NRVC!

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Talking with video

In addition many groups now use short films on websites, in e-newsletters, etc.

--- 2018 HORIZON No. 1 Winter -- Talking with young people
--- Popular Media
--- Communications

[ Carol Schuck Scheiber ]  

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Go pro: work effectively with a communications staff

When people visit your Web site, pick up your newsletter or come across one of your ads in a program book, they should immediately recognize it as belonging to your congregation.

--- 2008 HORIZON No. 2 -- Communications
--- Advertising & Media
--- Communications

[ Jean Dennison ]  

Updates

Take Behavioral Assessment 2 in Tucson in December   The NRVC will offer the workshop “Behavioral Assessment 2” by Father Raymond P.

--- 2023 HORIZON No. 4 Fall -- Vow of celibacy

Vatican releases statement on brothers

Vatican releases statement on brothers Affirms vocation On December 14, the Vatican released a 54-page statement that examines the vocation of brotherhood and affirms its validity.

--- January 2016 newsletter

Ministry openings

The administrative support includes handling correspondence, maintaining financial and other records, processing payments and receipts, coordinating registrations, and updating the website and e-newsletter

--- February 2016 newsletter

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Updates

Updates Attendees at the 2022 convocation of the National Religious Vocation Conference show off a centerpiece candle.

--- 2023 HORIZON No. 1 Winter--Call beyond borders

Behavioral Assessment 2 offered Dec. 2-3 in Tucson

Behavioral Assessment 2 offered Dec. 2-3 in Tucson The NRVC is offering the workshop "Behavioral Assessment 2" December 2-3 at the Redemptorist Renewal Center in Tucson, Arizona.

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Updates

Vocation ministry dates for 2023 The church has several dates dedicated to promoting and celebrating religious life.

--- 2022 HORIZON No. 4 Fall--Staying grounded

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Let's Get Together at Summer Institute

Let's Get Together at Summer Institute The 2023 NRVC Summer Institute will be offered in person this year at the Marillac Center in Leavenworth, KS.

--- 2023 Posts

[ Sr. Dina Bato S.P., Director of Membership ]  

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Updates

Updates Summer Institute workshops set Participants in the 2013 Summer Institute in Chicago share a light moment.

--- 2014 HORIZON No. 1 Winter -- Vocation to action & contemplation

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Updates

honored by the Catholic Press Association and Associated Church Press in several editorial categories, including best special interest magazine, regular column, reporting on vocations, guest commentary, e-newsletter

--- 2018 HORIZON No. 3 Summer -- Youth, faith, vocation discernment

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Updates

Updates Our Fall 2023 workshops will take place online. Photo by headway, Unsplash.

--- 2023 HORIZON No. 3 Summer--Synodality and collaboration

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Discernment approaches

A formal come-and-see-experience, "A Monastic Observance," is scheduled each year from December 26-January 1.

--- Discernment

Virtual Orientation Program for New Vocation Ministers

Virtual Orientation Program for New Vocation Ministers October 9-13, 2023 Registration for this virtual workshop is open in the online store.

--- Fall & winter events

Men Religious Moving Forward in Hope

Meinrad, IN in December 2013 and at Holy Name Retreat Center, Houston, TX in January 2014 to focus on new membership issues. Approximately 125 men attended one of the two identical events.

--- February 2014 newsletter

2023 World Youth Day, Portugal August 1-6, 2023

2023 World Youth Day, Portugal August 1-6, 2023 Mark your calendars for World Youth Day celebrated August 1-6, 2023.  Check the official website frequently for updated information.

--- World Youth Day

NRVC collaborators show support for 2020 study

NRVC collaborators show support for 2020 study Representatives gathered at a convening in Buffalo prior to the start of the NRVC Convocation Representatives of nine national organizations recently gave

--- 2020 Study on Recent Vocations Archives

2023 World Youth Day, Portugal August 1-6, 2023

2023 World Youth Day, Portugal August 1-6, 2023 Mark your calendars for World Youth Day celebrated August 1-6, 2023.  Check the official website frequently for updated information.

--- World Youth Day

Men Religious Moving Forward in Hope

Meinrad, in December 2013 and at Holy Name Retreat Center, Houston, TX in January 2014 to focus on new membership issues. Approximately 125 men attended one of the two identical events.

--- Moving Forward in Hope Gatherings

[ Carol Schuck Scheiber ]   [ Compiled by Carol Schuck Scheiber ]  

2023 NCYC

2023 NCYC November 16-18, 2023 The NRVC is promoting vocations at NCYC!

--- NCYC - National Catholic Youth Conference
--- Fall & winter events

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Updates

., November 1-3 Rest Stops for The Soul: Transformation for Vocation Ministers (Redemptorist Renewal Center) by Father Joseph Nassal, CPPS, December 10-13.

--- 2013 HORIZON No. 3 Summer -- Inviting young people

Seeking a back issue?

Find archived newsletters Back editions of the "Focus on Vocation Ministry" newsletter are available online.

--- November 2014 newsletter

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Create a vocation communications plan

When people see your website, ad, or e-newsletter, they should immediately recognize it is from your congregation. Another important resource to tap is the members of your community.

--- 2016 HORIZON No. 4 Fall -- Communications | Volunteers
--- Social media
--- Strategic Planning for Vocation Culture
--- Communications

[ Cheryl Aughton ]  

International Vocation Conference reconvenes in Paris

International Vocation Conference reconvenes in Paris December 1-2 Sister Nathalie Becquart, Xav. of the French bishops' conference, will host the Paris meeting.

--- December 2015 newsletter

Advent Days of Reflection and Renewal

Advent Days of Reflection and Renewal December 14-17, 2015   Advent can be the ideal time for busy vocation and formation ministers to slow down for much needed self-care and intensive prayer.

--- 2016 Programs/Events

Reminders: NFCRV grants due April 15 | convocation registration opens

Please click the links to review NFCRV Grant Application Guidelines and the 2020 Grant Application or contact executive director Phil Loftus at ploftus@nfcrv.org or 773-595-4028.

--- April 2020 newsletter