The NRVC is now on Instagram! Please, follow us at @thenrvc and share our content with your friends and loved ones. You never know who may be inspired to learn more about religious life.

For more information or to collaborate, feel free to reach out to Jesús Leyva, Instagram account administrator, at jleyva@nrvc.net.

The USCCB/CARA Profession Class of 2025 shared the good news that 179 women and men made perpetual professions last year. Over 1,000 women and men have professed final vows since 2020. Most were 18 when they first considered a vocation to religious life and had met members of their religious institute six years before entering. The majority (86%) reported that someone encouraged them to consider a vocation to religious life.

Spread the good news that prayer, invitation, and encouragement are essential in vocation ministry! To read this study and the latest reports in vocation ministry, click here.

Catholic Sisters Week (CSW) is an annual celebration (March 8-14) that honors women religious and shares the lives of these incredible women. To learn more about Catholic Sisters Week and discover new ideas to inspire others to follow their example, click here.

This workshop builds on the skills acquired in Behavioral Assessment I and is designed as a seminar for those with experience conducting assessment interviews. Workshop participants are asked to come prepared with topics, discussion questions, or case studies to consider during this workshop. All participants must have completed Behavioral Assessment 1.

This workshop will be held at The Well Spirituality Center, La Grange Park, Illinois (May 11-12) and will be facilitated by Father Ray Carey. For more information or to register, please click here.

These 60-minute Zoom gatherings are for members to learn from one another, encourage each other, and share ideas. All sessions will start at 1:00 p.m. CDT and focus on a unique topic in vocation ministry. For more information, click here. To register, click here.

Upcoming topics include:

• Tuesday, February 3, 2026, Leadership and vocation ministry: Partners with a passion for Religious Life,  presented by Sister Anita Quigley, S.H.C.J.
• Tuesday, February 10, 2026, Widen the net of outreach: Connecting with young Catholic volunteers and professionals,  presented by  Sister Liz Sjoberg, DC
• Tuesday, February 17, 2026, What’s your swag? Inexpensive and impactful ways to reach our audiences,  presented by Father Piero Masolo, P.I.M.E.
• Tuesday, February 24, 2026, TBD (stay tuned for more details)

Members should soon receive their latest copy of HORIZON in the mail (if you haven’t already). And remember, you can also sign in and read about the latest trends in vocation ministry at nrvc.net (as of February 1).

Our Spring edition will feature articles on discerners and pornography usage, building accompaniment across generations in vocation ministry, and more. To renew, make changes to your subscription, or purchase a subscription for a friend, contact Sister Kathleen Branham, OSF at kathleenosf@nrvc.net.

This colorful brochure comes in packets of 100 and answers 10 commonly asked questions about vocations to religious life. This resource is ideal for parishes, ministries, and orientation folders for students, board members, volunteers, employees, and those inquiring about religious life.

Non-member price: $23 Member price: $15. Purchase yours here. For bulk orders of 10 or more packets, please email nrvc@nrvc.net for further discounts.

Maximize your membership by getting involved. NRVC Member Areas are offering numerous activities to grow your network and elevate your skills. NRVC members are invited to log in to Member Area News  to see what is happening in their area or to contact their Member Area coordinator.

March 10 Delaware Valley Zoom Gathering 

March 27 Heartland, Midwest, and Upper Midwest Webinar

April 7-9 Pacific Northwest Workshop in Bellevue, WA

April 11-12 Delaware Valley Inter-congregational Discernment Retreat

April 15 West Coast Webinar

April 28-30 Lake Erie/Ohio River Retreat 

Sabrina Harper is the Vocations Promoter for the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, East-West Province. She is also a MAC with NRVC for the West Coast. Read more...