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General Information

This year, NRVC is offering five workshops for vocation ministers, formation teams, communicators, religious leadership, and others entrusted with the assessment of discerners and candidates. Workshops are designed from the NRVC curriculum for those who wish to deepen their understanding of the complex theological, spiritual, psycho-sexual, ethical, and diversity issues often present in contemporary vocation ministry.

The Mission of the National Religious Vocation Conference reflects its commitment to providing members with educational opportunities, relevant resources, and other supportive services that strengthen and enhance the practiced ministerial skills of those serving in vocation ministry. The NRVC strongly suggests that vocation ministers participate in ongoing educational opportunities to attend to their own vocation, faith formation, and to further develop their professional competencies. It is essential for vocation ministers to keep up-to-date on trends, issues, skills, and best practices in the field of vocation ministry.

2026 Workshop Schedule

Behavioral Assessment 2 workshop

We will offer the Behavioral Assessment 2 workshop at The Well Spirituality Center in LaGrange Park, IL, with two unique registration options, one for commuters and one for overnight guests. Overnight guests will have a private bedroom and bathroom, along with linen service.

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

May 11-12, 2026, the Behavioral Assessment 2 workshop will be held at The Well Spirituality Center in La Grange Park, IL

Registration is open in our NRVC Online Store for both the commuter and overnight options

Summer Institute in Kansas

Our annual Summer Institute will offer four onsite workshops at the Marillac Center in Leavenworth, KS, July 8-24, 2026. Choose to attend one or several workshops; it's your choice. All workshops include overnight accommodation at the Marillac Center. Enjoy the convenience of having a private bedroom and bathroom, along with linen service, wi-fi, meals, and breaks. Click on each workshop link for specific details.

July 8-12, 2026, Orientation Program for New Vocation Directors

July 14-17, 2026, Behavioral Assessment 1 workshop

July 18-20, 2026, Spirituality and Vocation Ministry workshop

July 22-24, 2026, Impact of Families in Vocation Discernment workshop

Registration is open in the NRVC Online Store.

Workshop & Overnight Accommodation fees

Workshops are open to NRVC members at a discounted rate and for non-members at an affordable price. Each workshop is $190 per person per day for members and $285 per person per day for non-members, regardless of the workshop. Summer Institute overnight accommodations are $120 per night and must be registered for the room block for each workshop.

If you would like to become an NRVC member to receive the discounted rate, click here.

Late registration

Summer Institute registrations received after June 30 incur a $100 late fee.

Cancellations

Cancellations for workshops must be received in writing to dinasp@nrvc.net before June 30 for Summer Institute, to receive a full refund less a $100 processing fee. After June 30, all fees are non-refundable.

For the Behavioral Assessment 2 workshop, cancellations must be received in writing before May 4 to receive a full refund, less a $100 processing fee. After May 4, all fees are non-refundable.

Financial assistance available

To assist NRVC members with their professional development, the Misericordia Scholarship Fund is available. Scholarship funds can be applied to NRVC workshops; however, they do not cover the cost of transportation, accommodations, meals, or personal expenses. If you need financial assistance to attend an NRVC workshop, find out more information here to apply online.