Father Ray Carey to be honored by NRVC

Father Ray Carey to be honored by NRVC

At the October convocation


This October Father Raymond P. Carey, Ph.D., will be honored for his service to NRVC with a lifetime membership award. Carey has taught NRVC workshops on ethics and behavioral assessment for many years.

He will be recognized on the opening night of the NRVC convocation on October 30 in Spokane, Washington. He previously received the NRVC Harvest Award in 1992. There are just six lifetime award recipients: Brother Paul Bednarcyzk, C.S.C., Sister Catherine Bertrand, S.S.N.D., Sister Charlene Diorka, S.S.J., Sister Mary Ann Hamer, O.S.F., Sister Charlene Herinckx, S.S.M.O., and Ms. Dolores Orzel.

Convocation registration is open

The NRVC Convocation, slated for October 30 to November 2 in Seattle, will obey all COVID-19 safety protocols. Register here.

Nominate someone for the Mustard Seed or Outstanding Recognition award

NRVC members are encouraged to nominate people who have contributed to vocation ministry by submitting a nomination:

NRVC Mustard Seed Award Nomination Form

NRVC Outstanding Recognition Award Nomination Form



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