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A Time of Transition & Growth A time of transition & growth 2016-17 Annual Report 2016-17 HIGHLIGHTS AND INITIATIVES Dear Friend of NRVC, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR MEMBERS lished. The report is intended to increase On the topic of change, Cardinal Bergolio, now Pope Francis, said, “Fidelity is awareness and understanding of Catholic sisters among always a change, a blossoming, a growth. The Lord brings about a change in VOCATION AMBASSADORS PROGRAM In June of 2016 and laity, clergy, media, and other interested parties. A higher those who are faithful to Him.” 2017, NRVC sponsored a new workshop in South Bend, public profile contributes to a church culture that encourag- Indiana called “Share the Sacred,” for 21 teams of vocation es and inspires young people to desire religious life. https:// ambassadors. The teams of three included a millennial, These words serve as guidance and inspiration to NRVC as we faithfully move nrvc.net/332/publication/4534-today-s-catholic-sisters communications professional and vocation director. Partici- into a new chapter of our organization. • In 2016, NRVC asked Sister Kathleen Bryant, R.S.C. to pants learned communications strategies and tactics to cre- adapt her book, Vocations Anonymous, for a new booklet, ate a strategic plan to promote religious life. By taking part, Discerning Your Vocation: Religious Life & Diocesan Priest- In September of 2016 Brother Paul Bednarczyk, C.S.C., who served as NRVC all vocation ambassador teams committed to 100 hours of hood. This resource was among the top five best sellers in Executive Director for 14 years, was called to leadership in his community. Brother Paul created additional work to promote vocations to religious life. This 2016 and 2017. https://nrvc.net/store a lasting legacy for the organization through his years of extensive networking and outreach. program was funded by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation • In 2017, NRVC produced grant. NRVC’s profile as a national and international “go-to” organization for all things related to two new resources for celebrating World Day for Consecrated Life: religious vocations was firmly established. Brother Paul spearheaded many important projects CONVOCATION The 2016 convocation was held in Overland an upbeat video on “Why we love during his tenure, including the 2009 Vocation Study, the Moving Forward in Hope initiatives, Park, Kansas, October 27-31 with over 300 participants our vocation” produced by NRVC the International Vocation Conference, expanded member services, and a restructuring of the from the United States and seven other countries. With Board member Father Toby Col- NRVC national office. He brought intelligence, competence, and humor to his role, and honesty a theme of “Awakened by the Spirit: Called to Disciple- lins, C.R. and Andrew Turski and ship,” this gathering brought together vocation directors, that helped highlight the challenges and opportunities facing religious communities in the 21st a prayer card featuring the beauti- leaders, and others involved in inviting a new generation ful “Wake up the World” icon art century. We are grateful for his service and wish him countless blessings in his new role. to religious life. Keynote presenters included Ms. Sherry written by Vivian Imbruglia and Weddell of the Catherine Siena Institute, Father Kevin a prayer drawn from the words of In June 2017 NRVC hired Sster Sharon Dillon, S.S.J.-T.O.S.F., for a limited contract to serve as O’Brien, S.J. of the Jesuit School of Theology, Santa Clara Pope Francis. A number of addi- executive director. Under Sister Sharon’s direction the NRVC staff and board began preparation University, and Father Thomas Rosica, C.S.B. of Salt + Light tional handouts and updated bro- TV and the Holy See Press Office. For the first time, NRVC for a new five-year strategic plan. In December 2017, NRVC Development Director Mr. Mark PRAY FOR VOCATIONS chures were added to the NRVC held a livestreamed panel of young discerners and newer store (nrvc.net/store). Teresi announced his plans to end his term. Mark also served as director of the National Fund for members. The livestream, funded by the Conrad N. Hilton • NRVC continues to add NRVC prayer card Catholic Religious Vocations, established by the National Religious Vocation Conference, which Foundation, was hosted by Deacon Pedro Guevara-Mann content to the Members Only Sec- serves as a direct benefit to NRVC members. Mark laid the groundwork for achieving the fund’s of Salt + Light TV. Also at Convocation, NRVC voted on tion of the NRVC website. New addi- ambitious goal of eradicating the obstacle of educational debt to religious vocations. We now restructuring its 14 regions to 12 Member Areas. tions include: begin our search to find someone to carry on this important work as well as the much needed » Online Vocation Director’s Manual. A members-only MEMBER AREA COORDINATOR GATHERINGS In September resource, it is organized into eight main topics and 47 sponsorship and development for NRVC. 2016 and 2017, NRVC member area coordinators met in sub-topics and will continue to be updated. https://nrvc. Chicago for prayer, professional development, and updates net/vocation_directors_manual . Throughout all these changes, NRVC saw a blossoming and growth in the NRVC membership, from the NRVC Board and staff. » A Vocation Video Page was created in 2017 with staff, and board. Members continue to receive excellent programming, services, and resources and over 75 links to videos and songs used in vocation the board continues the planning and collaboration necessary for furthering NRVC’s mission to RESOURCES AND WEBSITE CONTENT discernment. https://nrvc.net/329/publication/4524/ promote vocations to religious life and provide vocation-related advocacy and education on behalf • In 2016, NRVC created a new resource entitled “Voca- article/15038-vocation-videos. tion Culture: Reflection to Action” to help women’s con- » A Bibliography of over 70 books on Vocation, Dis- of and for the benefit of our members. gregations in diverse settings evaluate and strengthen their cernment and Religious Life. internal vocation culture. These questions were written by » Updated Member Directory that includes website and We are primed for the changes the Lord continues to hold in store. We pray that we embrace the women for women and are based on eight critical needs social media platforms https://nrvc.net/re_institutions transitions and growth with grace, compassion, and, above all, hope. identified by the Women Religious Moving Forward in » Member Map to assist members to locate one another Hope participants. NRVC is grateful to the GHR Founda- while traveling and for professional networking. https:// tion for underwriting this project. This resource is available nrvc.net/member_directory. In His Heart, for complimentary download for members and for purchase. » Online HORIZON library with over 80 topics repre- It was among the five top best sellers in 2016 and 2017. senting 17 years of HORIZON editions https://nrvc.net/ https://nrvc.net/329/publication/4524/article/11644-women- horizon_library. Brother Ronald Hingle, S.C. s-assessment-instrument » Updated Curriculum document for the professional NRVC Board Chair • A final report summarizing the impact of NRVC’s preparation and continuing education of vocation series of four “Today’s Catholic Sisters” gatherings was pub- ministers. 2013-2018 2016-17 NRVC ANNUAL REPORT 3 2016-17 HIGHLIGHTS AND INITIATIVES 2016-17 HIGHLIGHTS AND INITIATIVES NRVC PUBLICATIONS editorial excellence. Thank you to the talented writers, pho- representing 32 religious institutes gathered for a National sponsored the Inspiration Nook and Marian Chapel. NRVC tographers, and editors at TrueQuest Communications who Brothers Symposium at the University of Notre Dame in members representing 50 religious institutes participated. Winter 2016 HORIZON In 2016 and 2017, the www.nrvc.net | Volume 41, Number 1 NRVC journal, HORIZON, contin- produce these periodicals and to the NRVC editorial board South Bend, Indiana on March 25, 2017. NRVC member, Sister Debbie presented the workshop “How do I recognize ued its tradition of excellence. The members who provide creative input for HORIZON. Brother John Mark Falkenhain, O.S.B. was the keynote God’s voice?” Sister Ana Gonzalez, an apostolic novice Catholic Press Association recognized • In 2017, VISION was recognized with three awards speaker. The program was based on the Vatican docu- with Dominican Sisters of Peace and NFCRV recipient, and HORIZON was recognized as the best professional ment “Identity and Mission of the Religious Brother in the led morning prayer in Lucas Oil Stadium. NRVC member, Mercy and vocations HORIZON with five editorial awards 3 UPDATES 23 Equipping teens with tools for discernment BY SISTER JULIA WALSH, F.S.P.A. 5 Year of Mercy: Renewing a 27 How one community renewed its spirit and special interest magazine. Congratulations to all our Church.” The symposium was sponsored by the Conference Brother John Mark Falkenhain, O.S.B. with monks from cornerstone of faith and attracted new members in 2016 and one in 2017, ranging from BY FATHER DAVE DONNAY, O.S.C. & 8 How mercy connects to vocation FATHER RICHARD MCGUIRE, O.S.C. BY BROTHER JONATHAN BEEBE, C.S.C.; SISTER MICHELLE LESHER, S.S.J.; 33 FEED YOUR SPIRIT BROTHER WILLIAM SPRAUER, O.S.B.; Who are we? editors, designers, and writers who create and contribute, of Major Superiors of Men, the National Religious Vocation Saint Meinrad Archabbey led participants in Compline in SISTER CAMILLE D’ARIENZO, R.S.M. BY FATHER TIMOTHY RADCLIFFE, O.P. best feature article to best review sec- 16 How universities 35 BOOK NOTES can cultivate vocations Classic Nouwen wisdom on divine signs BY FATHER VINCENT J. O’MALLEY, C.M. BY EDWARD P. HAHNENBERG tion to best essay. including: Patrice Tuohy, Jennifer Tomshack, Anne Marie Conference, the Religious Brothers Conference, the Reli- the Lucas Oil Stadium.
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