Charlotte McCorquodale will lead this research in two phases beginning November 2021 and concluding February 2023. This study will include fifty focus groups in 35-40 dioceses throughout the country.

--- 2021 Posts

[ Sister Deborah M. Borneman SS.C.M., Director of Mission Integration ]  

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

23-25, 2023 Minutes from February 23, 2023, May 8, 2023 Minutes from October 28, 2021, Minutes from April 22, 2021 Coordinators  Sr.

--- Member Area News

It’s a great discussion-starter for use in local households, at member assemblies, and to use at events such as World Day for Consecrated Life (February 2). Have you posted to the VISION calendar?

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

The deadline to apply is February 29.   Sisters wanted for California vocation outreach The University of Southern California Caruso Catholic Center has two openings for Catholic sisters.

--- February 2016 newsletter

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

October 23-25, 2023 Minutes from February 23, 2023, May 8, 2023 Minutes from October 28, 2021, Minutes from April 22, 2021 Coordinators  Sr.

--- Member Area News

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

--- Member Area News

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

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

--- VISION Vocation Guide

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

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

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 Talk it up Tuesdays Member meetup   NRVC is bringing back our popular  "Talk it up Tuesdays,"  in February.

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

5, 1:00 - 2:30 pm via Zoom Minutes 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

--- 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

--- Member Area News

Fall Institute educates 59 Next workshop in February NRVC brought together 59 vocation ministers October 11-21 in Leavenworth, Kansas for training in behavioral assessment and orientation to the ministry

--- November 2017 newsletter

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

In Catholic men’s religious orders, diversity brings new opportunities — and occasional friction, Religion News Service, written by Elizabeth Evans, February 2, 2024.

--- Media/press

A report released in March 2021 showed that 309 men and women entered U.S. religious orders in 2020 in spite of the many restrictions brought on by COVID-19.

--- 2021 HORIZON No. 2 Spring -- Race, culture, and new members

Summer Institute workshops announced Registration starts in February Participants in a workshop run by NRVC. Please mark your calendars for the following Summer Institute workshops.

--- January 2020 newsletter

"The joy of it is that it [a HORIZON reading circle] can be used within congregations, dioceses, organizations, school groups, or church groups," reported the February edition of the newsletter of the

--- April 2015 newsletter

2020 NRVC/CARA Study of Newer Entrants completes focus groups Phases 1 to 3 of the study now complete.

--- 2019 Posts

[ Sister Deborah M. Borneman SS.C.M., Director of Mission Integration ]  

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

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!

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 ]  

World Day for Consecrated Life Roots of Racism Workshop February 2 February 18-21 National Catholic Sisters Week March 8-14 World Day of

--- February 2018 newsletter

As of February 28, 2018, PC users who wish to make credit card purchases on the NRVC website (membership registration, HORIZON subscription orders, and online store orders) must have one of the following

--- February 2018 newsletter

2020 Summer Institute registration opens in February Our Summer Institute registration will begin in February. All workshops will be held at the Catholic Theological Union.

--- 2020 Posts

[ Sister Deborah M. Borneman SS.C.M. ]  

Year of Consecrated Life ending Vatican holding special events As the Year of Consecrated Life draws to a close on February 2, the Vatican will hold two special events, and Executive Director Brother Paul

--- January 2016 newsletter

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

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 ]  

NRVC Website Overview Home Page and Calendar of Events World Day for Consecrated Life (Sunday closest to February 2) National Catholic Sisters Week, March 8-14; Religious Brothers Day, May 1st World

--- Office Management

2024 Workshop Information Plan now to attend, registration opens in February General Information In 2024, the National Religious Vocation Conference (NRVC) will offer five on-site Summer Intitute workshops

--- Spring & summer events

Lake City  January 2-5, 2025, FOCUS SEEK Conference, Washington DC January 25-28, 2025, Catholic Social Ministry Gathering, Washington DC Feb. 14-16, 2025, Dallas Catholic Youth Conference February

--- Collaborator Information

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

World Day for Consecrated Life, February 2 Celebrated in parishes Feb. 3-4, 2024 About World Day for Consecrated Life In 1997, Pope Saint John Paul II instituted a day for women and men in consecrated

--- Fall & winter events

Wellsprings of support for vocations March 3, 2022. Campus and young adult ministers share vocation-related initiatives. Addressing parental concerns: wisdom and advice April 21, 2022.

--- 2022 HORIZON No. 1 Winter--Young adult realities

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

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

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

Pictured above, center, is Patrice Tuohy, executive editor of NRVC’s VISION Vocation Network, at the 2013 World Youth Day in Brazil with pilgrims on the Vocation Veranda NRVC helped sponsor.

--- 2014 HORIZON No. 3 Summer -- Moving forward in hope

Ash Wednesday is just around the corner on February 14 and now is a good time to consider vocation promotion ideas for Lent!

--- 2024 Posts

[ Sister Deborah M. Borneman SS.C.M., Director of Mission Integration ]  

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

World Day for Consecrated Life, February 2 Celebrated in parishes Feb. 3-4, 2024 About World Day for Consecrated Life In 1997, Pope Saint John Paul II instituted a day for women and men in consecrated

--- Fall & winter events

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

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

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. ]  

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

--- November 2014 newsletter

Racism workshop February 18-21 in Texas Dr. Arturo Chavez Dr.

--- January 2018 newsletter

The suggestions are based on the 2020 Study of New Vocations to Religious Life conducted by the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate for the National Religious Vocation Conference.

--- 2023 HORIZON No. 3 Summer--Synodality and collaboration
--- Leadership of religious communities
--- Vocation ministry

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 ]