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Vision, mission, and values

By National Office

The National Religious Vocation Conference has a vision to set the world ablaze with the fire of God’s love through the prophetic, joyful witness of religious sisters, brothers, and priests as radical disciples of Jesus. Read more...

Directional Statements

2025-2028

The National Board approved four directional statements for 2025-2028 to drive the mission and vision of the National Religious Vocation Conference. Read more...

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Inspire tomorrow

By National Office

We invite you to support the National Religious Vocation Conference (NRVC) and help to provide unparalleled resources, professional guidance, and a vibrant network of unwavering hope for vocation ministers today and a hopeful vision for the future of religious life. Read more...

Conrad N. Hilton Foundation

In gratitude for multiple grants

The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation has generously supported the NRVC in its mission since 2014. Read more...

HORIZON ...

Many vocation ministers are coping with losses in their communities at ... More

Candidate Assessment through the Lens ...

Have you ever experienced asking a question that elicits very different ... More

Entrance Class Report ...

This annual CARA report presents the findings of 362 women and ... More

Profession Class Report ...

This annual CARA report showed 91 women and 103 men professed ... More

Bold and Faithful Storymap ...

Many vocation ministers are coping with losses in their communities at ... More

Ordination Class Report ...

This annual USCCB/CARA Study found that 89% reported being encouraged to ... More

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Pray. Walk. Eat. at Catholic University

October 6, 2025,

hosted by the Mid-Atlantic Member Area

Orientation Program for New Vocation Directors

October 6-10, 2025,

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Understanding the Lasting Impact of Trauma

October 13, 2025,

Culture Matters Workshop

Oct. 14, 21, & 28,

Behavorial Assessment 1 Workshop

October 15-17, 2025,

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Candidate Assessment through the Lens of Interculturality

October 18, 2025,

Virtual Ethical Issues in Candidate Assessment

October 29-30, 2025,

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Southeast Member Area Gathering

November 6, 2025,

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National Vocation Awareness Week

November 2-8, 2025,

International Member Area Presentation

November 10 2025,

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VISION Discerner Guide

HORIZON Journal

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Sister Carolyn Martin, L.S.P.

Sister Carolyn Martin, L.S.P.

Sister Carolyn Martin, L.S.P. was a carefree teenager when she first met her community, the Little Sisters of the Poor by happenstance. "They were happy, genuinely happy," she recounts. Read more...

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