September 2016 newsletter

NRVC's convocation October 27-31 will feature outstanding keynoters, quality workshops, and the chance to network, socialize, and worship with your peers in vocation ministry. An opportunity to take part in a nearby vocation fair on October 26, 5-8 p.m., has also been added to the lineup. Read more...

The NRVC board has begun the search for a new executive director and announced plans for the interim period following September 16, the final day for outgoing executive director Brother Paul Bednarczyk, C.S.C. Read more...

At the J.S. Paluch Vocation Seminar August 22 Executive Director Brother Paul Bednarczyk, C.S.C. received an award for his contribution to vocation ministry. Read more...

NRVC has awarded 43 full or partial scholarships to 31 distinct religious institutes to take part in NRVC membership and programs, thanks to the generosity of Misericordia Fund donors. Read more...

NRVC extends a warm welcome to Maureen Cetera, who joined the staff as director of finance and human resources on August 29. She has an extensive background in church finance and accounting as well as pastoral education and experience. Read more...

NRVC's Vocation Ambassadors Program garnered positive media coverage and saw the launch of an innovative game for connecting college students and sisters. Read more...

The 2017 issue of VISION Vocation Guide is now circulating. Featuring a new Spanish-language section, the latest edition is packed with informative articles for discerners of all types and ages. Read more...

All NRVC members are welcome to take part in a workshop on social media for vocation directors on September 17 at the Ridgley Center of Brother Martin High School in New Orleans. Read more...

Those who have contributed to NRVC in recent months have submitted the following prayer requests. Thank you to NRVC members and friends for remembering these intentions your prayers. Read more...

NRVC staff and members extend their prayers and sympathy to the community, family, and friends of Brother Charles Kitson, F.S.C., who died March 11. Read more...

This 30-minute DVD features eight high-energy young religious talking about their vocations. It is an ideal resource for use with high school and college students, Parent Teacher Organizations, and parish groups. Read more...

Offerings this month from NRVC collaborators include a new resource for brothers, new online formation courses, a job opening with RFC, a "contemplative conversations" series, and a communications conference. Read more...

Here is an overview of events in the next several months. Check here to plan your ministry in a coordinated, strategic way. Read more...