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NEWS

Resource of the month: Booklet about Black Catholics and vocations

Resource of the month: Booklet about Black Catholics and vocations

Do you have copies yet of this colorful 16-page booklet that navigates African American Catholics and the call to religious life? Order copies for yourself  and  your community to learn about the riches of Black Catholic culture and the best ways to encourage and sustain vocations. The colorful printed booklet may be ordered for only $5 each for members ($8 nonmembers).


Postage is free for orders before November 10, and bulk specials include, 5 booklets for $2030 booklets for $100, and 100 booklets for $300  (Bulk rates are 50 percent higher for non-members.) Orders can be picked up at convocation or mailed after November 7.

 


National Vocation Awareness Week November 3-9

National Vocation Awareness Week November 3-9

Thank you to all who practice vocation ministry or support it. The NRVC extends appreciation to its members who focus on walking with inquirers and their families, assisting candidates through the application process, and animating membership to embrace those who enter. We encourage you to celebrate National Vocation Awareness Week. Resources are available on nrvc.net.


Congratulations to our awardees

Congratulations to our awardees

Congratulations to the following people for their contributions to vocation ministry. On November 3, at the start of National Vocation Awareness Week (November 3-9), the NRVC board will bestow the following awards for outstanding service in vocation ministry.

 

  • Mustard Seed Award University of Mary Vocations Jamboree, Saint John Paul II Center for University Ministry, Ms. Emma Thorp
  • Outstanding Service Awards Mr. Greg Darr, Brother David Henley, G.H.M., Sister Lisa Laguna, D.C.
  • Harvest Award National Conference of Vicars for Religious, Sister Maryann Seton Lopiccolo, S.C.
  • Lifetime Member Awards Ms. Marge Argyelan, Sister Josita Colbert, S.N.D.deN.

Nominations to serve on NRVC board are welcome

Nominations to serve on NRVC board are welcome

NRVC members are encouraged to prayerfully consider nominating themselves or another for service on the board. Nominees will be voted on at the spring 2025 board meeting and begin serving at the fall 2025 meeting. Board members are expected to attend two in-person, three-day meetings a year, attend convocation, and be willing to serve on a committee or task force. Learn more by speaking with a current board member.  Submit a nomination form or a self-nomination form.


Member Area gatherings

Member Area gatherings

International Member Area, November 21, by Zoom

Delaware Valley Member Area, December 10, via Zoom

Southwest Member Area, January 15, 2025, via Zoom

 

Do you know what's happening in your Member Area? Log in to nrvc.net and learn what is happening near you to collaborate and give and receive support in your ministry. For more information, contact your Member Area coordinator.


I am NRVC: Sister Jenny Wilson, R.S.M.

I am NRVC: Sister Jenny Wilson, R.S.M.

Short-term volunteer stints have proven to be a good way for Sister Jenny Wilson, R.S.M. to get to know  women who might consider religious life. Building a relationship with people is key, she says, and the volunteer experience allows time for that.  Read more...


News and events of our collaborators

News and events of our collaborators

Check out news about our collaborators: large Catholic gatherings, resources, classes, retreats, and more.

CONNECT WITH NRVC

Pre-Convocation Workshops

October 31, 2024,

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Convocation

Oct. 31 - Nov. 4,

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National Vocation Awareness Week

November 3-9, 2024,

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International Member Area Presentation

November 21, 2024,

via Zoom

National Office Closed

Nov 28-29, 2024,

Thanksgiving

Delaware Valley Member Area Gathering

December 10, 2024,

via Zoom

Pilgrims of Hope

Jubilee Year 2025,

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Southwest Member Area Gathering

January 15, 2025,

via Zoom

World Day for Consecrated Life

February 2, 2025,

Plan now....

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