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Membership Benefits & Fees

Publications: an annual subscription to the highly respected HORIZON quarterly journal, the only English-language professional vocation journal in the Church; Focus on Vocation Ministry, an online monthly newsletter

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Membership Benefits & Fees

Publications: an annual subscription to the highly respected HORIZON quarterly journal, the only English-language professional vocation journal in the Church; Focus on Vocation Ministry, an online monthly newsletter

--- Membership Services, Benefits & Fees

NRVC Staff

Marge will be retiring from the NRVC in August 2024.  Email: margyelan@nrvc.net  Sister Dina Bato, S.P.

--- Board & staff

Convocation: Walking humbly together

Convocation: Walking humbly together October 31 - November 4, 2024   Join us at Convocation!

--- Fall & winter events

Sister Mary Yun, O.P.

After I made my perpetual profession in August 2015 I became the vocation director.

--- November 2016 newsletter
--- I am NRVC!

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How it all began

THE NATIONAL RELIGIOUS VOCATION CONFERENCE was born the way many organizations are: in response to a need.

--- History of Religious Life
--- History of religious life, NRVC
--- 2013 HORIZON No. 4 Fall -- 25 years in the vineyard of the Lord

NRVC in the news

, Religion News Service, written by Elizabeth Evans, March 1, 2024

--- Media/press

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Religious Brothers Day

Religious Brothers Day May 1, 2019 Join NRVC members in thanking religious brothers on the feast of St. Joseph the Worker on May 1, 2019.

--- 2019 Posts

[ Sister Deborah M. Borneman SS.C.M., Director of Mission Integration ]  

Four tips toward a better newsletter

Four tips toward a better newsletter Quick ideas to put oomph in your newsletter An excellent newsletter will reflect well on your community.

--- May 2014 newsletter

Resources for Religious Brothers Day

Resources for Religious Brothers Day May 1 For Religious Brothers Day on May 1,  a brothers prayer card and a suggested prayer service are now available for download.

--- April 2017 Newsletter

2014 Pope's message for World Day of Prayer for Vocations

2014 Pope's message for World Day of Prayer for Vocations May 11, 2014 is day of prayer for vocations   Pope Francis has released a statement for the May 11, 2014 World Day of Prayer for Vocations.

--- February 2014 newsletter

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Talking with video

VIDEO HAS QUICKLY BECOME a major way to communicate, especially with young adults. Social media platforms are encouraging video use more and more.

--- 2018 HORIZON No. 1 Winter -- Talking with young people
--- Popular Media
--- Communications

[ Carol Schuck Scheiber ]  

Brothers & vocational prayer have special days this month

Brothers & vocational prayer have special days this month May 1 & May 12 Brothers and their supporters at a national gathering.

--- May 2019 newsletter

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Member area news

: April 30 - May 2, 2024, Atchinson, KS Minutes from May 11, 2023 Minutes from October 13, 2022 Minutes from April 22, 2021 Coordinators Sister Réjane Cytacki, S.C.L. | rcytacki@scls.org Ms.

--- Member Area News

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Member Area news

gathering: TBA for Spring 2025 Minutes from April 30-May 2, 2024 Minutes from May 11, 2023 Coordinators Sister Réjane Cytacki, S.C.L. | rcytacki@scls.org Ms.

--- Member Area News

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage May - July 2024 What is a National Eucharistic Pilgrimage?

--- Spring & summer events

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Important May dates

Important May dates World Day of Prayer for Vocations, Sunday May 12; Memorial Day, May 27.

--- 2019 Posts

[ Sister Deborah M. Borneman SS.C.M., Director of Mission Integration ]  

Collaborator News and Events

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, July 2024.

--- Collaborator Information

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Updates

COVID-19 and vocation ministry The COVID-19 pandemic has affected vocation ministry in a number of ways, primarily by canceling physical gatherings of all types.

--- 2020 HORIZON No. 2 Spring — New members have abundant hope

2014 World Day of Prayer for Vocations

2014 World Day of Prayer for Vocations May 11 the church unites in prayer The World Day of Prayer for Vocations will take place May 11, and NRVC encourages members to have their communities pray for the

--- May 2014 newsletter

NRVC Board

NRVC Board 2023 - 2024   The NRVC Board Row 1: Brother Joseph Bach, O.F.M. Conv., Mrs. Nancy Costello, Sister Margarita Hernandez, S.P.

--- Board & staff

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Updates

honored by the Catholic Press Association and Associated Church Press in several editorial categories, including best special interest magazine, regular column, reporting on vocations, guest commentary, e-newsletter

--- 2018 HORIZON No. 3 Summer -- Youth, faith, vocation discernment

HORIZON and VISION win 12 awards

honored by the Catholic Press Association and Associated Church Press in several editorial categories, including best special interest magazine, regular column, reporting on vocations, guest commentary, e-newsletter

--- July 2018 newsletter

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Updates

Updates Join us for the 2024 convocation Mark your calendar to attend the convocation of the National Religious Vocation Conference October 31 to November 3 in Minneapolis.

--- 2024 HORIZON No. 1 Winter--Ministering with balance

What is a Jubilee?

A year of hope and trust The 2025 Jubilee Year with the theme of “Pilgrims of Hope” is to be a year of hope and trust for a world suffering from war, the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and

--- Jubilee Year 2025

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Monthly NRVC newsletter

Monthly NRVC newsletter Focus on Vocation Ministry Monthly newsletters November 2017 October 2017 September 2017 August 2017 July 2017 June 2017 May 2017 April 2017 March 2017 February 2017

--- Member Area News

Ministry openings

The administrative support includes handling correspondence, maintaining financial and other records, processing payments and receipts, coordinating registrations, and updating the website and e-newsletter

--- February 2016 newsletter

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Create a vocation communications plan

You may want to remind members of that if they ask, or consider keeping members informed as you move through your research and create your plan.

--- 2016 HORIZON No. 4 Fall -- Communications | Volunteers
--- Social media
--- Strategic Planning for Vocation Culture
--- Communications

[ Cheryl Aughton ]  

Membership renewal

Institutes may purchase multiple 5-user licenses. Membership is open to full-time or part-time vocation directors as well as those persons interested or involved in vocation ministry.

--- Membership Services, Benefits & Fees

Collaborator News and Events

June 4-6, 2024, CCMA Called 24 Conference June 18-21, 2024, Catholic Media Association Conference, Atlanta, GA July 3-7, 2024, 85th Annual Tekakwitha Conference, Raleigh, NC National Eucharistic Pilgrimage

--- Collaborator Information

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Board Nominations Open for 2024 - 2027

Board Nominations Open for 2024 - 2027 Nominations for the National Board are now open, and you are invited to prayerfully consider applying to serve by completing a self-nomination form or by nominating

--- 2023 Posts

[ Sister Deborah M. Borneman SS.C.M., Director of Mission Integration ]   [ Sr. Nicole Trahan F.M.I., NRVC Board Chair ]  

Happy Brothers Day

Happy Brothers Day May 1 Men grateful for a brother in their life express appreciation.

--- May 2020 newsletter

Religious Brothers Day

Religious Brothers Day May 1 Religious Brothers Day is held annually on May 1, the feast of Saint Joseph the Worker.  All religious brothers are recognized during this international event.

--- Spring & summer events
--- Spring & summer events
--- Spring & summer events

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Religious Brothers Day, May 1

Religious Brothers Day, May 1 Help us to recognize Brothers by sharing your celebrations for Religious Brothers Day with NRVC to promote vocations.

--- 2019 Posts

[ Sister Deborah M. Borneman SS.C.M. ]  

World Day of Prayer for Vocations

World Day of Prayer for Vocations May 7 World Day of Prayer for Vocations is Sunday, May 7.

--- May 2017 Newsletter

For Vocation Directors: How VISION Vocation Guide works for you

We are constantly working to engage discerners in new and varied ways: online, in print, at conferences, and via social networking.

--- VISION Vocation Guide

Where to find NRVC publications online and how to submit article ideas

Enter the word "newsletter" and the month and year you are looking for in the search box, or enter the topic of an article.

--- About HORIZON

World Day of Prayer for Vocations

World Day of Prayer for Vocations May 11, 2025 About World Day of Prayer of Vocations On this 62nd anniversary of the World Day of Prayer for Vocations, also liturgically known as Good Shepherd Sunday

--- Spring & summer events
--- Spring & summer events
--- Spring & summer events

World Day for Consecrated Life, February 2

World Day for Consecrated Life, February 2 Celebrated in parishes Feb. 3-4, 2024 About World Day for Consecrated Life In 1997, Pope Saint John Paul II instituted a day for women and men in consecrated

--- Fall & winter events

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Letter from Bishop James Checcio

Letter from Bishop James Checcio USCCB Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations May 2020 Dear Brothers and Sisters, How appropriate that I write to you so close to the Feast of Pentecost regarding

--- 2020 HORIZON No. 2 Spring — New members have abundant hope

Understanding, Assessing, and Fostering Psycho-Sexual Integration workshop

Understanding, Assessing, and Fostering Psycho-Sexual Integration workshop This workshop is postponed until 2024 Due to low enrollment, this workshop is postponed until July 26-29, 2024.

--- Spring & summer events

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Christmas Blessings

May the grace and joys of this Advent season be yours. Looking forward to 2024 we hope to continue to cultivate all that is possible!

--- 2023 Posts

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Religious Brothers Day, May 1 | World Day of Prayer for Vocations, May 12

Religious Brothers Day, May 1 | World Day of Prayer for Vocations, May 12 Plan now for your commemorations On May 1, NRVC will join the international church in celebrating Catholic brothers.

--- April 2019 newsletter

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The Vincentian five-year provincial plan for vocation promotion

May God richly bless our efforts to encourage a new generation of vowed Vincentians to follow Jesus Christ, Evangelizer of the Poor. I.

--- Strategic planning / Structuring vocation ministry
--- 2002 HORIZON No. 4 -- Strategic planning for vocations / Responses to the sex abuse crisis
--- Strategic Planning for Vocation Culture

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Mark your calendars for the 2024 Summer Institute. Registration opens in February.

Mark your calendars for the 2024 Summer Institute. Registration opens in February. The 2024 NRVC Summer Institute will be offered again at the Marillac Center in Leavenworth, KS.

--- 2024 Posts

[ Sr. Dina Bato S.P., Director of Membership ]  

World Day for Consecrated Life, February 2

World Day for Consecrated Life, February 2 Celebrated in parishes Feb. 1-2, 2025 About World Day for Consecrated Life In 1997, Pope Saint John Paul II instituted a day for women and men in consecrated

--- Fall & winter events

Celebrate Religious Brothers Day—May 1 Zoom event

Celebrate Religious Brothers DayMay 1 Zoom event A virtual celebration of Religious Brothers Day will take place on May 1, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.

--- News

Online event for Religious Brothers Day, May 1

Online event for Religious Brothers Day, May 1 All are encouraged to celebrate religious brothers on Saturday, May 1, 1:30-3 p.m.

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HORIZON, VISION win 14 awards

Tuohy and Carol Schuck Scheiber   VISION awards (general and religious order magazine) Best photo story originating with a magazine or newsletter, 1st place: "Silent preachers amid nature's song"

--- July 2014 newsletter

2024 Talk it Up Tuesdays!

2024 Talk it Up Tuesdays! Meet up and learn with NRVC members "Talk it Up Tuesdays," is back in February 2024!

--- Fall & winter events