NCYC - National Catholic Youth Conference

About the NRVC Collaboration with NFCYM

NRVC has been a formal national collaborator with the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM) since 2005. This collaboration is because the NRVC values fostering a culture of vocations in a spirit of collaboration, joy, and hope to inspire and be inspired by the minds and hearts of the young Church. It is also one of the goals in the 2019-2023 NRVC Strategic Plan: Enhance collaborative efforts for engaging the culturally diverse young Church in discerning and impacting the future of religious life.

Many NRVC members participate in the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) biennial conference. This conference is the single largest gathering of youth in the United States.

Since 2013, NRVC has organized vocation teams to promote vocations to religious life at NCYC. In 2023, the NRVC will be sponsoring the t-shirt swap in the interactive exhibit hall and is encouraging members to participate as exhibitors and volunteers.

In 2012, NRVC selected NFCYM as the recipient of the prestigious Harvest Award for its collaborative efforts to promote a culture of vocations among teens.

2023 NCYC

November 16-18, 2023

The NRVC is promoting vocations at NCYC!

The National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) is a biennial three-day experience of prayer, community, evangelization, catechesis, and service, sponsored by the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM). Over 10,000 high school teens, parents, and youth ministers from across the country will gather November 16-18, 2023, around the theme Fully Alive. NCYC takes place at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. All participating adults must adhere to a code of conduct and complete and be current in either their home diocese’s Safe Environment program, Praesidium, or the Archdiocese of Indianapolis’ program. There are no exceptions.

How can we participate?

In collaboration with NFCYM, the NRVC invites you to be part of this celebration of the Catholic faith and to promote vocations to religious life. There are three ways to participate in NCYC:

Volunteer to attend as an adult chaperone with high schools, parishes, and dioceses. Typically, NCYC registration is $310 per person, however, the group you attend with may have additional fees for meals, travel, and accommodations.
Register for an information exhibit booth in the interactive exhibit hall (IEH) to promote your religious congregation. Registration is $800 for a 10 x 10 space and includes 4 exhibit credentials. Travel, meals, parking, and accommodations are not included, you must make these reservations on your own. NFCYM suggests that all exhibitors carry a minimum of $500,000 in liability insurance coverage. More information about exhibits can be found here.
Participate as a volunteer with the NRVC in the t-shirt swap area at 6A in the IEH. This year, we are building upon the success of the Maryknolls who initiated this interactive area. NRVC members are needed to volunteer to help create a welcoming space that sparks conversation about sweatshops, overconsumption, accumulation, the vow of poverty, and vocation discernment. Bring along new/gently used t-shirts with inspiring quotes, community logos, etc. for teens to take home by swapping out one that they brought. Because volunteers do not pay a registration fee, you must volunteer for at least two shifts daily.

We will also have a space reserved for NRVC in the IEH for NRVC members to talk about a variety of teen issues they are facing in their faith, schools, and neighborhoods. This is not spiritual direction; it is a friendly conversation that teens and their chaperones can engage in meaningful conversation with vocation ministers.

You may register as an individual or register with members of your religious institute; there is no minimum or maximum number of volunteers you can register, but everyone must have proof of current Safe Environment training. Travel, meals, parking, and accommodations are not included, you must make these reservations on your own. Because volunteer registration is not yet open, please email debbiesscm@nrvc.net the names and email addresses of those who want to volunteer so you can be contacted with additional instructions about volunteer registration to signify you are an NRVC volunteer.

For more information

For all NRVC members participating in NCYC, please email debbiesscm@nrvc.net the names of participants, emails, and the website of your religious institute. All NRVC members will receive a ribbon for their name tags on site and listed on this website page.

NRVC Member Institutes participating in NCYC

For more information, email debbiesscm@nrvc.net

T-Shirt Swap Guidelines

As you swap and browse through the hundreds of T-shirts, you’ll have the chance to meet some incredible sisters, brothers, priests, and lay vocation ministers ready to help you with the T-shirt swap. While you are there, share your hopes, ask questions, listen to their stories of call, and pray together to listen to the enduring voice of God.

All T-shirt sizes are welcome!
If possible, choose a T-shirt that is unique -- perhaps representative of your community, parish, school, state, culture, or mission. It could be from an event, sport, activity, or something else that you think might be interesting to share with others. Perhaps it could have an inspiring quote.
The T-shirt must be clean–washed and not worn immediately prior to exchanging it.
It must be stain-free and without holes, rips, or tears.
T-shirts with commercial, political, or offensive content will not be accepted. The NRVC will decline any T-shirt deemed to be inappropriate.

2021 NCYC

November 18-20, 2021

The National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) is a biennial three-day experience to encounter Christ, experience Church, and be empowered for discipleship, sponsored by the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM). Over 10,000 high school teens, parents, and youth ministers from across the country will gather November 18-20, 2021 around the theme Ablaze – Enciende el Fuego. NCYC takes place at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. All participating adults must adhere to a code of conduct and complete either their home diocese’s safe environment program or the Archdiocese of Indianapolis’ program.

This year, the NRVC will not be hosting the Nook, a gathering space for inquirers to meet vocation ministers. However, you can participate as an exhibitor at NCYC. There is also a need for volunteers in the thematic park, register using this link. Check the NFCYM website for updates.

The Benedictine Sisters of Beech Grove offer accommodations through their Benedictine Inn. Contact Sr. Sheila Fitzpatrick, O.S.B. for prices and reservation information at facilities@benedictineinn.org or by calling her at 317.788.7581.

All participants will be required to wear a mask covering nose and mouth at all times when in Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium, except when actively eating or drinking in designated areas. Masks should be of two or more layers of breathable fabric fitting securely under the chin, fit snuggly against the face without gaps and have a nose wire to prevent air from leaking from the top of the mask. Face shields alone, masks with exhalation valves, single-layer bandanas, bandanas that open below the chin, single-layer gaiters, scarves, and costume masks are unacceptable.

ALL participants must provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 OR provide results of a negative COVID-19 test no more than 72 hours before reporting to the Indiana Convention Center.

Exhibit information booths are $950 and include four (4) complimentary credentials which permit admittance to conference sessions. NFCYM suggests that all exhibitors carry a minimum of $500,000 in liability insurance coverage. Information about exhibiting is available here.

The following NRVC members have already reserved exhibit booths:

Capuchin Franciscans
Congregation of Holy Cross
Divine Word Missionaries
Felician Sisters of North America
Franciscan Friars Conventual
Glenmary Home Missioners
Jesuits USA
Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers
Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate
Redemptorists
Sisters of Providence – Saint Mary of the Woods
Sisters of St. Francis – Oldenburg
Society of Mary – Marianists

Email debbiesscm@nrvc.net if you plan on participating or have questions.

2019 NCYC

November 21-23, 2019

The National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) is a biennial three-day experience to encounter Christ, experience Church, and be empowered for discipleship sponsored by the National Federation for Catholic Ministry (NFCYM). Over 20,000 high school teens, parents, and youth ministers from around the country will gather November 21-23, 2019, around the theme Blessed, Broken, Given. NCYC takes place at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

In collaboration with NFCYM, NRVC invites you to be part of this celebration of Catholic faith to be promote vocations to religious life. In order to broaden the invitation, NRVC is sponsoring a gathering space to meet participants and promote vocations to religious life called Inspiration Nook, near the thematic village. All NRVC member participants will receive a ribbon for their nametag giving them access to Inspiration Nook as their schedule allows throughout NCYC.

There are three ways to participate in NCYC:

1. Attend with high schools, parishes, and dioceses and register as an adult participant with these groups. As an NRVC member, you are welcome to volunteer at Inspiration Nook as your schedule allows. Typically, NCYC registration is $245 per person, however the group you attend with may have additional fees for meals, travel and accommodations.

2. Register for an information exhibit booth in the thematic village to promote your religious congregation and volunteer at Inspiration Nook as your schedule allows. Registration is typically $750 for a 10 x 10 space and includes 4 exhibit credentials. Travel, meals, parking, and accommodations are not included, you must make these reservations on your own.

3. Participate as a volunteer throughout the thematic village and in Inspiration Nook as your schedule allows. You may register as an individual or register with members of your religious institute; there is no minimum or maximum volunteers you can register. Before registering, please ask for t-shirt sizes as there will not be extra t-shirts available to exchange (for the stewardship of resources). Travel, meals, parking, and accommodations are not included, you must make these reservations on your own.

At the volunteer registration site, click on 2019 NCYC Volunteers option (unless you are clergy, then select that option). Scroll all the way down to the Thematic Village choices: Africa, Asia, Australia, European, General Pool, Information Center, North America, Olympics Games, Pop and Squat.

After making your selection (please volunteer for at least one shift daily), complete the contact information. If you want Sr. Br. or Fr. on your nametag, make sure you list it on your nametag preference. Under parish affiliation, write out the name of your religious institute. Under volunteer type, please select NRVC vocation team. Make sure you click the small box at the end agreeing to their terms or your registration will not be complete. Then, click "sign up to volunteer."

Please note that ALL ADULTS are required to register with the Archdiocese of Indianapolis to complete their online Safe Environment training program and background check authorization process. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS. If you participated in previous NCYCs and you registered in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis's Safe and Sacred program, those credentials should be valid for the 2019 NCYC. Your position is your vocation team and both your primary and secondary institution is: INDIANAPOLIS: NRVC Vocation Team—Location #705 After you create your account, it will take you to a new page to register for Safe Environment Training, which is a video. If you encounter difficulties, please call the Archdicoese at 1-800-382-9836 ext. 1594.

After you register for NCYC, please email debbiesscm@nrvc.net names of participants, emails and the website of your religious institute.

If you have any questions or concerns, email debbiesscm@nrvc.net

2017 NCYC

The National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) is a biennial three-day experience to encounter Christ, experience Church, and be empowered for discipleship sponsored by the National Federation for Catholic Ministry (NFCYM). Over 23,000 high school teens, parents, and youth ministers from around the country will gather November 16-18, 2017, around the theme Called/Llamados. NCYC takes place at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

In collaboration with NFCYM, NRVC invites you to be part of this celebration of Catholic faith to be promote vocations to religious life. In order to broaden the invitation, NRVC is sponsoring a gathering space to meet participants and promote vocations to religious life called Inspiration Nook, in rooms 116-117, near the thematic village. All NRVC member participants will receive a ribbon for your name tag giving you access to Inspiration Nook as your schedule allows throughout NCYC.

There are three ways to participate in NCYC:

Attend with high schools, parishes, and dioceses and register as an adult participant with these groups. As an NRVC member, you are welcome to volunteer at Inspiration Nook as your schedule allows. Typically, NCYC registration is $225 per person, however the group you attend with may have additional fees for meals, travel and accommodations.
Register for an information exhibit booth in the thematic village to promote your religious congregation and volunteer at Inspiration Nook as your schedule allows. Registration is $750 for a 10 x 10 space and includes 4 exhibit credentials. Registration opens August 4 and more information can be accessed at http://www.ncyc.info/exhibits/ Travel, meals, parking, and accommodations are not included, you must make these reservations on your own.
Participate as a volunteer throughout the thematic village, Catholic Relief Services Helping Hands service experience, and in Inspiration Nook as your schedule allows. You may register as an individual or register members of your religious institute; there is no minimum or maximum volunteers you can register. This is a change from previous years, where you needed to register as a team and pay a fee as a team. Before registering, please ask for t-shirt sizes as there will not be extra t-shirts available to exchange (for the stewardship of resources). Travel, meals, parking, and accommodations are not included, you must make these reservations on your own. Registration for all volunteers will open in mid-August through the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Read the following instructions to register as a volunteer.

Please note that ALL ADULTS are required to register with the Archdiocese of Indianapolis to complete their online Safe Environment training program and background check authorization process. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS. If you participated in the 2015 NCYC and you registered in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis's Safe and Sacred program, those credentials should be valid for the 2017 NCYC. You can register at any time (including now) at https://safeandsacred-archindy.org/login/index.php Your position is your vocation and both your primary and secondary institution is: INDIANAPOLIS: NRVC Vocation Team—Location #705

After you register for NCYC, please email debbiesscm@nrvc.net names of participants, emails and the website of your religious institute. Additional information about NCYC is available at: http://www.ncyc.info

If you would like to donate to the Catholic Relief Services for the Helping Hands, their goal is to pack a minimum of 50,000 meals for the people of Burkina Faso. At a cost of $0.50 per meal, they need to raise $25,000. Donate here.

If you have any questions or concerns, email debbiesscm@nrvc.net

2015 NCYC

NRVC members representing 55 Religious Institutes participated in 2015 NCYC as exhibitors, vocation team members, and animator mentors.

The National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) is a biennial conference sponsored by the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM). NCYC took place November 19-21, 2015, as a high-energy experience of prayer, community, and keynote speakers for over 24,000 teens, parents, and youth ministers from around the country. The 2015 NCYC theme was Here I Am Lord/Aqui Estoy Senor. It is the single largest gathering of Catholic teens in the United States.

In 2015, vocation ministers promoted vocations to religious life as exhibitors, vocation teams, story tellers, and mentors for the animators. To commemorate the Year of Consecrated Life, fourteen religious institutes taught their spirituality and prayed together in the Chapel. Brother Ronnie Hingle, SC, NRVC board chair, and Sister Deborah Borneman, SS.C.M. presented a workshop on Discernment with a panel of NRVC members.

NRVC Religious Institutes at 2015 NCYC

Adorers of the Blood of Christ

The youth bringing their rocks to create the altar gave me great hope for them and the many ways they will re-build our Church. The energy was contagious. Clearly we are all searching together, but we share a common faith and hope. I participated in the Chapel Prayer when the Precious Blood congregations led the prayer. It was a good experience. Looking forward to 2017! Sister Barbara Jean Franklin, ASC

Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Interacting with young people and Vocation Directors in the “Nook” was a vital and vibrant part of my experience. Not only did I enjoy the faith and openness of the youth, but the creative, selfless and joyful outreach of the vocation directors was inspiring. I found the NCYC experience energizing. Sister Maureen Martin, ASCJ

Benedictine Monks, Mount Michael Abbey

Benedictine Monks, Saint Meinrad Archabbey

Benedictine Sisters, Bismarck

As a mentor to the animators, the small groups were good for getting to know the teens. Also, the prayer services that we planned turned out really nice and it was great to have the teens lead and/or participate in them. The July training was really helpful! It was nice to get to know who the teens were, get introduced to a basic idea of the stage program, and good to get to know one another as mentors. In November, Abbey was really great in terms of making sure we as mentors generally knew what was going on and what our role as mentors was. Sister Hannah Vanorny, OSB

Benedictine Sisters, Chicago

As a mentor to the animators, this was an exhausting week, but it was also an amazing week. I spent a lot of time thinking about the program ahead of time, so I think all of that helped me prepare. I was impressed by the animators, not just onstage, but offstage as well. I heard so many good things from the stadium staff as well. Abbey was wonderful, as was all of the NFCYM staff. Sister Belinda Monahan, O.S.B.

Benedictine Sisters of Mount Scholastica

Benedictine Sisters of Our Lady of Grace Monastery

My most vivid memories are some of the short but meaningful interactions I had with the youth. I found working in the theme park gave me the best opportunities to interact. Also, just walking in the hallways, offering buttons and beginning conversation. Sister Julie Sewell, OSB

I vividly recall the creativity of the places in the thematic park where I volunteered and the joy of the teens. Volunteering on the vocation team gave me lots of time and opportunities for engagement. We brought buttons and handed them out in the park as we met teens. This was very interactive for me. Sister Kathleen Yeadon, O.S.B.

I have been both exhibitor and vocation team member for a number of years. Being an exhibitor I had to be at the both for the full conference that was a big commitment and prevented me from attending workshops and other activities. I liked having the freedom to serve throughout the conference as a volunteer, participate in the Nook and just be present to meet up with students at workshops. Sr. Cathy Bauer, OSB

Benedictine Sisters of St. Mary Monastery

Brothers of the Sacred Heart

As a mentor to the animators, I would like to do it again. Several students on their own asked some of us about religious life. Some admitted it was in their mind, so having men and women religious as mentors, they realized we are ordinary humans. It was not burdensome. We checked with each other to take breaks. Dividing up kids into groups of 10 with 2 mentors worked well. Brother Michael Migacz, S.C.

Carmelite Friars

Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirmed

Congregation of Holy Cross

Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament

Conventual Franciscans

Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent

Dominican Friars, St. Albert the Great

As a mentor to the animators, our focus on the spiritual aspects of this event helped keep the animators grounded in why they are participating in NCYC. This was the first time NRVC members were mentors, so overall I think it went well and we were pretty open to going with the flow and allowing things to happen. Father Andy McAlpin, OP

Dominican Sisters of Peace

There are three vivid memories I have of NCYC: 1. The morning events in the Lucas Oil Stadium: I was so impressed with the students. 2. Participating in the Prayer Corner the first morning: I visited with folks as they exited the experience and listened to their evaluation of the Prayer Corner, all very positive. 3. Visiting with a young woman from Colorado in the Prayer Grotto, who asked me about discernment of vocation. Sister Terry Wasinger, OP

Dominican Sisters, Springfield

I actually spent more time in the thematic park than I had originally volunteered for because my experience was good – helped with games on Thursday and participated in CRS Helping Hands Service Project on both Friday and Saturday. I would be interested in participating as vocation team volunteer rather than being an exhibitor. I believe that you have more freedom to interact with more participants and are able to see and be part of other areas of the conference. Sister M. Loyola Miller, OP

I enjoyed my time in the Nook with the students and with the other Vocation Directors! I think we gave witness to the young people by our joyfulness, our laughter and our interactions with one another. It exceeded all of my expectations! Sister Teresa Marron, O.P.

Felician Sisters of North America

Ferdinand Benedictines, Monastery of Immaculate Conception

Franciscan Friars Saint John the Baptist John the Baptist Province

Franciscan Sisters of the Poor

Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart

Glenmary Home Missioners

Hospital Sisters of the Third Order Regular of St. Francis

NCYC was exciting, exhilarating, and prayerful! I think each year gets better for me, personally as a vocation person. I think the theme park, the experience this year far surpasses all the others that I have been to. I loved the enthusiasm and spirit. The ones who visited my booth were always ready with a smile, and prayed with me when I asked, and always said thank you for the least little thing! Sister Marguerite Cook, OSF

Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers

Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate

Missionaries of St. Charles Scalabrinians

In fact, these teens proved that there is hope and the Catholic Church can be formed by inventive, creative, and fully inspired young men and women. They were ready on the last night to be sent off and to be witnesses of God’s presence amongst us. I had the privilege of being present and seeing with my own eyes 24,000 Catholic teens who are respectful, ready to work for peace and justice, and knowledgeable about their faith. Father Leandro Fossá, C.S.

Missionaries of the Precious Blood

This is my third NCYC to promote vocations and I was most impressed with a group of young people who came up to Fr. Vince and me on Friday morning asking if we could hear their confession, even though reconciliation hadn’t started yet. They had full days planned, but really wanted to celebrate the Sacrament. Father Steve Dos Santos, C.P.P.S.

Missionary Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

I feel grateful to NFCYM and NRVC for what is being done to help our young people to know their faith, grow strong in their relationship with God, and live it out. It is a great support system for our youth in their struggle to practice their faith in daily life. This experience feels me with much hope for the future of the Church and civil society with active Catholics. I love our youth! Sr. Dorota M. Piechaczek, SSpS

Oblates of St. Joseph

Paulist Fathers

PIME Missionaries

Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ

I found NCYC such an uplifting experience! I loved being among and interacting the high school students, working on CRS Helping Hands, Hats for the Homeless, and in the Nook! I was nourished by the faith-sharing and the energy and enthusiasm of the youth. I also appreciated the down time and space to get to know other vocation team participants. NCYC was a big boost for my soul! I especially appreciated Tony Melendez’s message and music – so powerful! Sister Connie Bach, PHJC

Salesians of Don Bosco

School Sisters of Notre Dame

Servants of the Holy Heart of Mary

Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth

Well worth my time. I think it is a priceless opportunity to be able to come to an event that is already planned and is full of the audience we are trying to be present to. My experience was excellent, I appreciated both signing up for times to be present and to also wander. The NOOK was very visible, loved the door décor. Sister Vicki Lichtenauer, SCL

Sisters of Mercy of the Americas

Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur

Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary of the Woods

Sisters of St. Joseph, Philadelphia

Sisters of St. Joseph, Carondelet

Truly an experience of God’ s presence and our response to bringing these “little ones” to God. This schedule worked well for me as I was able to pace myself and participate in more activities. The buttons were a hit for most folks. The participants seemed to be interested in prayer cards and rosaries, crosses and medals. NCYC exceeded my expectations. Sister Linda Markway, CSJ

Sisters of Saints Cyril and Methodius

This is the second time I have coordinated vocation teams for NRVC members at NCYC. Each time I walk away with memories of engaged members, enthusiastic about their time spent with teens, their parents, and youth ministers. The flexibility to promote vocations in a variety of ways is pivotal as NRVC continues to collaborates with NFCYM. Thank you for volunteering your time, creativity, and joy of religious life among our young Church! Sister Deborah Borneman, SS.C.M.

Sisters of St. Francis, Dubuque

There are several vivid memories: all the students who came and visited in the NOOK; the full participation of students at the opening and closing gatherings; the fun students were having at the Game section and the Service section in the thematic park and seeing so many religious Sisters and brothers wearing the T shirt. Sister Ginny Heldorfer, OSF

Sisters of St. Francis, Philadelphia

NCYC is best described as fruitful, energizing, and rewarding. Over-all, it was a very good experience and I enjoyed being on the vocation panel. I will seriously consider participating in 2017. Sister Christine Still, OSF

The number of participants at the event was most impressive. Seeing everyone in the stadium gave me hope for the future of our Church in the U.S. I really took things as they were. When I went to my first assignment – the Prayer Corner – I chose to help at the mosaic art corner, getting the participants started on the project. As a stained glass artist, I was comfortable with this activity and returned the next day to see the progress. I would recommend this experience to others NRVC members. Sister Christopher Wagner, OSF

Sisters of St. Francis of the Immaculate Conception

Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis

Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth

Sisters of the Precious Blood

The NOOK was great! I liked the way it was set up. It was a warm space where teens and adults could come and relax, just hang out! The Vocation team option is great for the high school event. Well worth my time!!! Sister Patricia Kremer, CPPS

Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother

Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

I found the schedule very flexible in that we could have made it as packed or as little as possible. We really enjoyed volunteering in the thematic park. We felt that we were definitely needed and the time went quickly because we were busy. Thank you for the time and effort that went into this. Sister Rose Bernadette Mulligan, I.H.M.

Society of the Divine Word

The Marianists

The Redemptorists

Communal Prayer in the Chapel at NCYC

In commemoration for the Year of Consecrated Life, 14 religious institutes were in the Chapel to pray using the spirituality and devotions of their religious institute throughout the three days of NCYC:

Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur

Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent De Paul

Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Missionary Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

Franciscan Friars, Conventual

Sisters of Providence

Missionaries of the Most Precious Blood

Sisters of Saint Francis of Philadelphia

Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Benedictines: Our Lady of Grace Monastery

Dominican Sisters of Peace

Franciscan Sisters at Springfield

Sisters of Mercy of the Americas

The Redemptorists

2013 NCYC

Catholic teens had a chance to meet and converse with more than 200 vocation ministers and members of religious communities who attended the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) in Indianapolis November 20-23, 2013.

Thanks to the leaders of NCYC and the efforts of NRVC’s associate director, Sister Debbie Borneman, SSCM, NRVC members were able to meet and speak with thousands of Catholic teens. More than 20,000 young people and their chaperones and youth ministers took part in the conference.

Sister Debbie Borneman, SSCM and Father Vince Wirtner, CPPS, NRVC board member, each gave workshops on “Women of Faith/Men of Faith: Following the Call.”

Photo: Two sisters talk with young people at the 2013 NCYC gathering.