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NRVC Staff

Leads efforts in support of annual events such as Summer Institute, World Day for Consecrated Life, Catholic Sisters Week, World Day of Prayer for Vocations, Religious Brothers Day, and Vocation Awareness

--- Board & staff

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

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Why do what you do? Embracing transformational values

Why do you put out large sums of money to place ads in magazines and journals that may yield a nibble for your religious institute and perhaps some responses from fourth and fifth graders?

--- HORIZON No. 1 Winter 2025--Walking humbly together
--- Multicultural issues

[ Sister Patricia Chappell SNDdeN ]  

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Updates

appear in the Winter 2025 edition of HORIZON and eventually on YouTube.

--- HORIZON No. 4 Fall 2024--Vocation discernment

Collaborator News and Events

April 22-24, 2025 NCEA Conference, Orlando, FL April 25, 2025, Saint Louis University Vocation Fair, contact susanne.chawszczewski@slu.edu  April 30-May 2, 2025 Catholic Volunteer Network Conference,

--- Collaborator Information

Collaborator News and Events

-May 2, 2025 Catholic Volunteer Network Conference, Denver June 2-5, 2025 Catholic Campus Ministry Association Called Conference, University of Notre Dame, IN June 22-28, 205 Instituto Fe y Vida National

--- Collaborator Information

Religious Brothers Day May 1

Religious Brothers Day May 1 On Thursday, May 1, the church celebrates Religious Brothers Day—an opportunity to focus on the community, lifestyle, and good works of brothers—through social media, events

--- News

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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

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TIUT Reminders, and Lights! Camera! Action!

There are four sessions left of our 2025 Talk it Up Tuesdays series. These gatherings allow participants to learn together, encourage each other, and share ideas.

--- 2025 Posts

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

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

Sister Mary Yun, O.P.

I'm the vocation director for my community, the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose. In addition I'm one of the coordinators for the West Coast member area.

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

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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 ]  

2026 Talk it up Tuesdays

2025 Talk it up Tuesdays NRVC Member meet-up "Talk it Up Tuesdays," are back in January 2025!

--- Spring & summer events

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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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

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Thank you, Carol!

The NRVC marks the end of an era at the end of July 2025. As she approaches retirement, we wish to congratulate and thank Carol Schuck Scheiber for her many years of dedicated service to the NRVC.

--- 2025 Posts

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

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Member Area news

from April 28-29, 2025 Minutes from May 6, 2024, Minutes from March 7, 2024 Minutes from October 28, 2023 Minutes from June 10, 2023 Minutes from April 25, 2023 Coordinators                              

--- Member Area News

Sister Carolyn Martin, L.S.P.

I have had a passion for vocation ministry throughout my religious life and have done it concurrently with my assigned nursing and administrative duties. Right now I am on our national Vocation Team.

--- I am NRVC!

Consider taking part in National Catholic Youth Conference

A religious institute may register as an informational exhibitor to rent a 10 x 10 booth to display and give away promotional items.

--- March 2015 newsletter

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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

April 22-24, 2025 NCEA Conference, Orlando, FL April 25, 2025, Saint Louis University Vocation Fair, contact susanne.chawszczewski@slu.edu  April 30-May 2, 2025 Catholic Volunteer Network Conference,

--- Collaborator Information

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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

Collaborator News and Events

Feb. 14-16, 2025, Dallas Catholic Youth Conference February 20-23, 2025, LA Religious Education Congress March 18-20, 2025 Vocations Jamboree, Bismarck, ND April 22-24, 2025 NCEA Conference, Orlando

--- Collaborator Information

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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2025: A Year to Birth Something New

Many of us may not be parents, but how can such an experience relate to the Advent season, the Jubilee Year, and vocation ministry?

--- 2024 Posts

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

Religious Brothers Day May 1

Religious Brothers Day May 1 May 1 is Religious Brothers Day. Plan now to honor this vocation via prayer, social media, bulletin inserts, and more. 

--- News

Religious Brothers Day

Religious Brothers Day May 1 Plan ahead...

--- Calendar (Note: Only first 10 events will display on Splash Page)

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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

Jubilee Flyer

Jubilee Flyer Post in parishes Download the Jubliee Year flyer by clicking here As a 'Pilgrim of Hope' in this year's Jubilee 2025, we each have a role in promoting this significant event.

--- Jubilee Year 2025

Happy Brothers Day

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

--- May 2020 newsletter

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

Vision, mission, and values

Our directional statements for 2025-2028 The NRVC aims to enhance vocation ministry by providing resources, professional development, and shared wisdom while fostering collaboration and inclusivity

--- Mission & benefactors

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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

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

Collaborator News and Events

Vietnamese Marian Days, Carthage, MO August 4, 2024, The FEST, Wickliffe, Ohio August 9-12, 2024, Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Movement Convention, High Springs, FL September 28-29, 2024, Christ Our

--- Collaborator Information

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2025 Summer Institute Registration is Open!

2025 Summer Institute Registration is Open! The 2025 NRVC Summer Institute will be offered at the Marillac Center in Leavenworth, KS.

--- 2025 Posts

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

NRVC in the news

., May 15, 2025. House of Discernment blends vocations and intercongregational community, written by Julie Ferraro, National Catholic Reporter, March 6, 2025. A

--- Media/press

Religious Brothers Day

Religious Brothers Day May 1 The heart of the identity of the Religious Brother, namely fraternity, is a gift that is received (mystery), a gift that is shared (communion), and a gift that is given away

--- 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. ]  

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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 ]  

  February 2 - World Day For Consecrated Life March 8-14 - Catholic Sisters Week May 1 - Religious Brothers Day May 11, World Day of Prayer for Vocations July 8-21, NRVC Summer Institute October

--- Dates to Remember

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Will you consider being a Board Member?

The three-year term begins in the Fall of 2025. Each NRVC member may submit one recommendation for the Board. At its spring meeting, the National Board selects new members from the recommendations.

--- 2024 Posts

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

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NVAW: Walking humbly with others.

National Vocation Awareness Week is scheduled for November 3-9, 2024. Providentially, it begins just as the 2024 Convocation concludes.

--- 2024 Posts

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

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

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

2025 NCYC

2025 NCYC November 20-22, 2025 The NRVC is promoting vocations at NCYC!

--- Fall & winter events
--- NCYC - National Catholic Youth Conference

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

Jubilee Year 2025

Jubilee Year 2025 As “Pilgrims of Hope,” we’re all called to prayer and reflection during this Jubilee Year. Have you considered holding a prayer service?

--- News

2015 Executive Summary Study on the Role of the Family in Nurturing Vocations

2015 Executive Summary Study on the Role of the Family in Nurturing Vocations 2015 NRVC/CARA study on the Role of the Family in Nurturing Vocations The Role of the Family in Nurturing Vocations to Religious

--- NRVC Studies Executive Summaries
--- 2015 Study on Vocations and the Role of Family

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