NRVC Board meets

NRVC Board meets

Elects new executive committee


The 2018-19 NRVC Board. From left are: Len Uhal; Father Adam MacDonald, S.V.D.; Sister Anita Quigley, S.H.C.J.; Sister Priscilla Moreno, R.S.M.; Sister Gayle Lwanga Crumbley, R.G.S.; Sister Mindy Welding, I.H.M.; Sister Belinda Monahan, O.S.B.; Sister Virginia Herbers, A.S.C.J.; Sister Kristin Matthes, S.N.D.deN., board chair; Sister Maria Espinosa, I.W.B.S.; and Sister Lisa Laguna, D.C. Father Charles Johnson, O.P. attended the August board meeting but was absent for this photo. 

The board for NRVC met in late August in Chicago. The group's actions included:

The board executive committee: Father Adam MacDonald, S.V.D.; Sister Kristin Matthes, S.N.D.deN. board chair; and Sister Virginia Herbers, A.S.C.J.

Attending to the strategic plan. Members and stakeholders have been consulted, and focused attention will be given to the plan at the convocation in November. The board hopes to finalize the plan early this fall. One highlight is the commitment to cultural diversity and interculturality in all aspects of the plan.

Discussing the impact of the sexual abuse crisis on vocation ministry and creating a statement, which is now posted on nrvc.net.

Reviewing the hiring of a new executive director. The board continues to accept applications. Please direct inquiries to the new board chair, Sister Kristin Matthes, S.N.deN. at Kristin.Matthes@sndden.org. Find the job description here.

Electing a new executive committee consisting of board chair Sister Kristin Matthes, S.N.D.deN.; Father Adam MacDonald, S.V.D.; and Sister Virginia Herbers, A.S.C.J.

Thanking outgoing board members: Brother Ronnie Hingle, S.C. chair from 2012-2018; Father Toby Collins, C.R. vice chair, who was on the board 2015-2018. Their faithful service was noted and celebrated.

Welcoming incoming board members: Len Uhal (former member area coordinator-Heartland and vocation director for the Divine Word Missionaries) and Sister Mindy Welding, I.H.M. (former member area coordinator-Mid-Atlantic and vocation director for the Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Scranton, Pennsylvania).



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