As members of the National Religious Vocation Conference (NRVC) and compelled by our directional statements, we are called to uphold the Gospel values of justice, dignity, and belonging in all aspects of our ministry. In a time when our sister and brother immigrants and refugees face unjust treatment, exclusion, and fear, we reaffirm our unwavering commitment to cultural transformation and to the inherent dignity of every person, particularly those on the margins. Religious

The National Religious Vocation Conference (NRVC) affirms its commitment to fostering a vocation culture rooted in the Gospel, where all people are valued and accompanied with reverence and respect. In our ministry of vocation promotion and discernment, we recognize the urgent call to practice intercultural transformation – a lifelong posture of self-awareness, learning, and openness to transformation through encounter. Intercultural transformation invites us to: Reflect on

2024: Walking Humbly Together We are pleased to share our NRVC 2024 Annual Report with great humility and joy. Guided by the Convocation theme, “Walking Humbly Together,” 2024 saw the beginning of creating a new strategic plan, as we worked towards a more meaningful commitment to intercultural humility and anti-racism. We witnessed the growing success of our popular “Talk It Up Tuesday” Zoom series and demonstrated commitment to careful stewardship with integrity, accountab

As a professional organization comprised of nearly 1,000 members representing more than 300 religious institutes and organizations in 20 countries, the National Religious Vocation Conference (NRVC) feels compelled to speak at this moment to strongly and publicly condemn racism in all its forms and manifestations. We stand in solidarity with our sisters and brothers who have suffered injustice and discrimination. We are heartily sorry for the pain they have suffered and contin

In light of the recent findings of widespread sexual abuse at some of the highest echelons of the church, we feel compelled to speak at this moment of suffering and despair. First, we stand in solidarity with the victims and are heartily sorry for the pain they have suffered and continue to endure. Second, we recognize the hurt, anger, and impatience that those who truly love the church are feeling regarding this prevailing evil. Third, we also recognize the challenge each ne