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VISION 2020 rolling out this month

VISION 2020 rolling out this month

Order copies of the guide, bookmarks, and posters today—if you haven't already

NRVC's premier resource for discerners, VISION Vocation Guide, is mailing its 2020 print edition this month, and the online edition will appear in early August. Read more...

Study of new members progresses to focus groups

Study of new members progresses to focus groups

Participation is strong

NRVC's 2020 study on recent vocations to religious life has enjoyed strong participation and is now progressing to the focus groups stage. Read more...

Summer Institute earns praise

Summer Institute earns praise

160 people take part

NRVC's Summer Institute, held July 9-24, received consistently strong evaluations from its 160 participants. Read more...

New workshop on accompaniment offered in October

New workshop on accompaniment offered in October

The Art of Accompaniment and Discernment

In light of the emphasis on vocational accompaniment at the 2018 youth synod, NRVC is offering a new workshop October 21-23 in Leavenworth, Kansas: The Art of Accompaniment and Discernment. Read more...

Logo chosen for 2020 convocation

Summer Institute participants vote

Summer Institute participants voted for their favorite of three logos—choosing the visual theme to be used with NRVC's 2020 convocation, to take place in Spokane Washington October 30 - November 2, 2020. Read more...

Resource of the month

Resource of the month

Hearing God's Call: 30 Days of Vocation Discernment

This 63-page booklet is an affordable resource for seekers and inquirers who want to pray about their vocation. Read more...

News of HORIZON advertisers & NRVC collaborators

News of HORIZON advertisers & NRVC collaborators

New opportunities and resources for you

Both our HORIZON advertisers and our NRVC collaborators offer opportunities and resources that can enhance your ministry. See what's new this month. Read more...

Calendar

Dates for 2019-20 vocation ministry

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

Sister Michael Francine Duncan, S.S.M.O.

Sister Michael Francine Duncan, S.S.M.O.

I am NRVC

She's come a long way since attending the legendary Woodstock concert in 1969. Today Sister Michael Francine Duncan, S.S.M.O. finds herself praying, organizing, and promoting everything from vocation tweets to vocational Mass intentions. Read more...

HORIZON turns 50! ...

As it begins its 50th year, HORIZON provides articles by speakers ... More

Talk it up Tuesdays! ...

These 60-minute Zoom gatherings are designed for members to learn together, ... More

We're hiring! ...

The NRVC is searching for a dynamic, highly motivated, tech-savvy ministry ... More

Profession Class Report ...

There are 91 women and 103 men professed perpetual vows in ... More

Bold and Faithful Storymap ...

The Bold and Faithful Storymap is designed to help connect discerners ... More

Get involved in your Member ...

NRVC Member Areas are created to come together to share best ... More

NRVC Member Areas

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Catholic Sisters Week

March 8-14, 2025,

Ideas to celebrate...

International Member Area Presentation

March 13, 2025,

via Zoom

Lake Erie/Ohio River Member Area Meeting

March 27, 2025,

via Zoom

Delaware Valley Member Area Gathering

April 15, 2025,

via Zoom

Pacific Northwest Member Area Gathering

April 23-24, 2025,

Beaverton, OR

Heartland Member Area Gathering

April 28-30, 2025,

St. Louis, MO

Religious Brothers Day

May 1, 2025,

Resources to celebrate...

Mid-Atlantic Member Area Gathering

May 8, 2025,

Baltimore, MD

World Day of Prayer for Vocations

May 11, 2025,

Summer Institute Workshops

July 8-21, 2025,

VISION Discerner Guide

HORIZON Journal

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Sister Kim Xuan Nguyen, C.C.V.I.

Sister Kim Xuan Nguyen, C.C.V.I.

Sister Kim Xuan Nguyen C.C.V.I. is a chiropractor. But now, instead of, "Where does it hurt?" she may be more likely to ask, “What brings you joy?” She is the vocation minister for the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston. She’s also the Southwest Area Coordinator of the NRVC. Read more...

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