Our Vision
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.
Our Mission
The National Religious Vocation Conference is a catalyst for vocation discernment and the full flourishing of religious life as sisters, brothers, and priests for the ongoing transformation of the world.
Our Purpose
To accomplish its mission, the National Religious Vocation Conference, in collaboration with its members and strategic partners, provides professional development, advocacy, education, resources, and networking opportunities to support vocation ministry and religious life.
Our Values
In presenting religious life as a viable, prophetic option that remains mystery and gift, the NRVC seeks to:
Provide professional development, best practices, and shared wisdom to animate the elements of vocation ministry: encounter, invitation, and accompaniment
Foster a culture of vocations in a spirit of collaboration, joy, and hope to inspire and be inspired by the minds and hearts of the young church
Celebrate the charism of each Catholic religious institute as part of the mission of Jesus
Grow and nurture an intercultural approach to vocation ministry
2025-2028 Directional Statements
The NRVC aims to enhance vocation ministry by providing resources, professional development, and shared wisdom while fostering collaboration and inclusivity across generations and cultures.
A. Create a robust NRVC website
B. Revamp NRVC Member Areas
C. Revitalize NRVC resources
D. Engage lay vocation ministers
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The NRVC is committed to promoting vocations to religious life through effective communication and partnerships that reflect interculturality, dialogue, and a hopeful vision for the future.
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A. Examine effective partnerships
B. Recognize the current landscape
C. Update the NRVC membership benefits
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The NRVC will cultivate a supportive and financially sustainable framework for innovation and decision-making, ensuring that its mission aligns with the Church while celebrating the unique charisms of religious institutes and responding to the signs of the times.
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A. Align the organizational structure to meet future trending needs of the NRVC
B. Explore focal population the NRVC serves beyond religious life
C. Investigate collaboration opportunities with existing organizations that serve in vocation ministry
D. Secure endowments, grants, and other sources of revenue
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The NRVC seeks to inspire and engage younger diverse generations in a vibrant, inclusive vocation culture rooted in collaboration and joy by building on current knowledge and embracing intercultural approaches.
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A. Encourage intentional relationships with young Catholics
B. Utilize the Bold and Faithful StoryMap to provide relevant data for a culture of vocations
Our Members:
Who We Are
NRVC has members in 22 countries in 13 Member Areas. We are primarily vocation directors who are religious sisters, brothers, priests, and lay ecclesial ministers who believe God is still calling women and men to holiness. Our members promote vocations, animate their congregations, and assist those who want to discern their vocation.
NRVC at a glance
The NRVC stands as a pioneering force in providing comprehensive resources that set the standard for professional conduct in vocation ministry. With a team leadership approach, we emphasize the importance of fostering possibilities and championing the vital needs of vocation ministers.
Hosted our biennial Convocation, Walking Humbly Together, in Minneapolis, with the keynote presentations on NRVC’s YouTube Channel.
Produced the Walking Humbly Together video series on the NRVC YouTube Channel embracing intercultural humility and anti-racism as a lifelong pursuit.
Held three workshops on Candidate Assessment through the Lens of Interculturality in Philadelphia, San Antonio, and Chicago.
Conducted workshops and an Intercultural Development Inventory to elevate the skills of organizational leaders to be culturally mindful by embracing interculturality and anti-racism as a lifelong pursuit.
Provided 3 core workshops at Summer Institute in Leavenworth, KS.
Updated the digital Storymap: Bold and Faithful: Meet Today’s Religious in collaboration with A Nun’s Life Ministry, Global Sisters Report, Called & Consecrated, and VISION.
Offered the eleven week virtual Talk it up Tuesdays virtual series to share skills in vocation ministry.
Awarded the 53rd educational debt relief scholarship with a total commitment of $7,500 over the grant period through the National Fund for Catholic Religious Vocations.
Received 9 awards in journalistic excellence from Catholic Media Association for HORIZON and VISION Vocation Network.
Supplied 20 resources available to purchase at https://nrvc.net/store