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Celebrating Our Past . . . Future Full of Hope

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as we move toward a future full of hope 2013 Annual Report National Religious Vocation Conference

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C For I know well the plans I have in mind for you . . . a future full of hope (Jeremiah 29:11).

THIS BRIEF QUOTE from the prophet Jeremiah tells us two simple truths: God’s plans are always good and these plans always lead us to fur- ther good, namely hope and a future.

To discover God’s plan for NRVC, the NRVC Executive Board carefully and prayerfully participated in a complex strategic planning process that included the engagement of financial, organizational management, and other outside consultants. Our purpose was to build NRVC’s internal and external capacity so that NRVC may continue to provide quality services and resources in vocation ministry for both the Church and religious institutes.

By implementing this strategic plan with the generous support of foundations and our benefactors, NRVC has expanded our outreach and services to religious institutes, dis- cerners, and various church organizations so that religious life may have a “future full of hope.”

As you read through this annual report for 2013, you will see how hope remained abun- dant throughout the year. It was in the faces of the hundreds of pilgrims who met with women and men religious at the NRVC Vocation Veranda at World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro. It was in the energy and the quality of sharing of the participants at our Women and Men Religious Moving Forward in Hope gatherings. It was in the enthusiastic, posi- tive response from our members to the news of NRVC’s establishment of the National Fund for Religious Vocations (NFCRV), an initiative intended to assist congre- gations in accepting candidates with educational debt.

This hope is further reinforced as NRVC concludes its 25th Jubilee celebration and the universal Church begins the Year of as declared by Francis. Yes, God’s plans are always good and hope for the future remains abundant.

I am grateful to the many people who built and sustained NRVC through the years and for the many religious institutes, friends, collaborators, and foundations that continue to support our mission of promoting and strengthening vocations to religious life. You are part of the NRVC mission and for this I thank God.

Sincerely in Christ,

Brother Paul Bednarczyk, C.S.C. Executive Director

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Happy 25th Anniversary, NRVC! were Paul Bednarczyk, C.S.C.; In November NRVC launched a year-long commemora- Sister Debbie Borneman, SS.C.M.; Father tion celebrating its founding and its 25 years of serving Anthony Vinson, O.S.B., NRVC Board member; Pa- the Church and religious institutes in vocation minis- trice Tuohy, executive editor of VISION, along with her try. The year began with the publication of an official VISION team, and a volunteer pool of religious sisters, “NRVC Jubilee ” and a special issue of HORI- brothers, and priests who made themselves available to ZON highlighting this important milestone. In addi- the many pilgrims who passed through the Vocation tion, on the 25th day of each month of the jubilee year, Veranda. all NRVC members receive an email featuring a retro- We appreciate your support in Rio and hope that spective of significant happenings in NRVC’s history. you and others will join us for the 2016 World Youth The 12-month celebration will culminate at the 2014 Day in Krakow, Poland. Convocation, which will be held at the O’Hare 2 National Fund for Catholic Religious Marriott Hotel from November 6-10. We give thanks to God for all that has been, and Vocations established for all that is yet to be, as we continue to build and In response to the 2012 NRVC/CARA Study on Educa- strengthen NRVC in the future. tion Debt and Religious Vocations, NRVC announced the establishment of the National Fund for Catholic Re- NRVC, VISION shine at World Youth Day! ligious Vocation (NFCRV). World Youth Day 2013 exceeded everyone’s expecta- This Fund, with the generos- brat tions in drawing over 3 million pilgrims to Rio de ity of a $2.55 million grant ele ing C 25 y Janeiro! NRVC and VISION Vocation Guide partnered from the Conrad N. Hilton e a r with the Knights of Columbus, the U.S. Conference of Foundation and a $193,000 s Catholic Bishops, Holy Cross Family Ministries, Cana- grant for office start-up costs dian Salt + Light TV, Paulist Media, the Pontifical Mis- from the GHR Foundation, will be designed to finan- sion Society, and a number of other organizations in cially assist NRVC member religious institutes in their their sponsorship of the Vivo Rio, a “home away from welcome of candidates with educational debt. Mr. Mark home” for English-speaking pilgrims. Teresi, Vice-President for Institutional Advancement NRVC and VISION combined efforts to offer a at Mundelein Seminary, has been hired as the project warm, welcoming environment for pilgrims wishing director to lead this exciting new initiative. to talk to a priest, brother, or sister about their life, The goal is to issue the first grants to canonically- faith, or vocation. Confession and spiritual counsel- recognized, religious institutes who are NRVC mem- ing were also available. Staffing the Vocation Veranda bers during the Year of Consecrated Life. As a more immediate response to this pressing issue, NRVC published3 a “Handbook on Educational Debt and Vocations to Religious Life” which serves as a resource to major superiors, vocation directors, and treasurers. This Handbook is available for download on the NRVC website.

NRVC launches new website NRVC is currently sporting a more contemporary look with its newly launched website. This highly sophisti- brat ele ing C 25 cated website now has a front-page carousel of photos, y e a r news feed, dual-menu system, quick reference points, s and other user friendly features, including a fully Brother Paul Bednarczyk, C.S.C. with World Youth Day pilgrims in searchable online Member Directory, web index, and Rio, July 2013. Member Institute Directory. NRVC extends its grati- 2013 NRVC ANNUAL REPORT 3

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tude to Patrice Tuohy from TrueQuest ask questions and have meaningful conversations with Communications, Curtis Long from religious sisters, brothers and priests. NRVC coordi- ideaPort Consultants, and the entire team nated the Inspiration Nook. of designers and programmers for their dedicated Thanks to the leaders of NCYC and the efforts commitment to this project. of NRVC’s associate director, Sister Debbie Borne- man, SS.C.M., NRVC members were able to meet and “Keys to the Future” Project continues speak with thousands of Catholic teens. More than 20,000 young people and their chaperones and youth ministers took part in the conference. Sister Debbie Borneman, SS.CM and Father Vince Wirtner, C.P.P.S., NRVC board member, each gave workshops on “Women of Faith/Men of Faith: Following the Call.” 2 Women and men religious moving forward in hope Due to the popularity of the “Wom- en Religious Moving Forward in Hope” workshops held in 2012, an additional gathering was hosted in 2013. The workshops provided Holy Spiritbra Missionaryt Sisters on the day they used the NRVC’s Keys ele ing to theC Future program.25 y a unique forum for vocation and e a r leadership personnel to in- s Although the “Keys to the Future” project was crease their awareness about changing launched in June 2012, religious institutes continue to Church demographics and the profile and diversity of utilize this unique program designed to help commu- today’s Catholic women. Teams of vocation directors nities review where they are with new vocations and to and major superiors developed concrete action plans find constructive ways to make progress. The project’s and agreed to increase their outreach to young adults final report, which includes a summary of how con- and to further educate their membership on what gregations have used the “Keys to the Future” program people are seeking in religious life today. The final as well as evaluations of the program, may be found at report for these workshops may be found at www.nrvc. www.nrvc.net. net. NRVC is deeply grateful to the GHR Foundation for its support of this project. NRVC is central at the National Catholic Likewise, NRVC initiated the “Men Religious Moving Forward in Hope” in December 2013. With a 3 Youth Conference (NCYC) slightly different focus from the women’s workshops, Catholic teens had a chance to meet and converse the participants were given a “Culture of Vocations with more than 200 vocation ministers and members Assessment Tool.” This research-based instrument, of religious communities who attended the National written specifically for men religious, helps the user Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) in Indianapolis evaluate key areas of community life that can either November 20-23, 2013. The NCYC is sponsored by promote or detract from new membership. Both of the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry these programs were intended to generate more proac- (NFCYM). tive action and greater ownership of vocation ministry Vocation ministers from 62 religious institutes on behalf of the entire . brat ele ing formedC 3525 teams and worked together to promote vo- y e a r cations to religiouss life as a viable option in the Catho- Executive Director meets lic Church. Vocation teams volunteered at seven Spirit Stations and at the new Inspiration Nook, a welcoming with Cardinal Braz de Aviz space where teens, parents, and youth ministers could NRVC’s executive director, Brother Paul Bednarczyk, 4 2013 NRVC ANNUAL REPORT

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C.S.C., met with Cardinal Braz de Aviz, prefect of the HORIZON’s editorial excellence Congregation for Consecrated Life and Societies of in 2013 earned it six awards from the Apostolic Life in . The purpose of the meeting Catholic Press Association. The jour- was to apprise the Cardinal about the multiple pro- nal earned honors in the categories of best essay, best grams and projects NRVC is sponsoring to strengthen review, best feature article, general excellence, best and promote religious life in the . Cardi- regular column, and best redesign. nal Braz de Aviz listened with keen interest, asked sev- eral questions, and expressed his gratitude to all of the VISION Vocation Network expands its network religious vocation directors in the United States for their essential work in the Church. VISION Vocation Guide remains the most com- prehensive vocation resource available in print Regional NRVC coordinators meet and online for men and women discerning to boost local NRVC experience a vocation2 to religious life. In the past year VISION not only continued to provide high With the goal of strengthening regions and quality articles and videos for discerners, but their leadership, NRVC hosted a meeting it was honored by the Catholic Press Associa- of regional coordinators from May 6-8 at the tion with a general excellence award for its website Felician Motherhouse in Chicago. The agenda included among other awards for editorial excellence. a discussion on reconfiguring regions, best practices In the spring of 2013, through the generosity of for regional meetings and participation, updates on the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, VocationNetwork. NRVC’s programs and advocacy for religious voca- org began the long road of updating and optimizing brat tions nationally and internationally, and presentations ele ing its website and in the process introduced severalC new 25 y e on HORIZON, VISION, and the forthcoming NRVC a features, including a video index and an alert option r s website. The gathering drew high praise from the par- in the events calendar for discerners to learn of new ticipants. It was agreed that such a meeting should be posts. With an emphasis on its role as a “network,” held annually. VISION also began following the social networking guidelines it developed early in 2013 to enhance reader HORIZON redesigns, earns six press awards engagement. HORIZON rolled out a new, award-winning design in In July after being invited to help plan the “Voca- 2013, featuring a color photo on the cover, more photos tion Veranda” for the English-speaking pavilion, throughout, and a new logo. Readers have greeted the VISION attended World Youth Day in Rio. The VI- changes enthusiastically. SION team distributed tens of thousands of VISION The journal continued its thoughtful reporting pens and bookmarks and had over 2,500 young Catho- and analysis of vocation ministry and related issues. In lics sign up to receive Take Five for Faith reflections, published by TrueQuest Communications (in which November 2013, HORIZON kicked off NRVC’s 25th 3 Jubilee year with a special edition that included both VISION is promoted each day). VISION continued to fun features, such as a pictorial history of NRVC, and strengthen and expand its presence in the U.K. Patrice reflective articles on the dramatic shifts happening in Tuohy and Carol Schuck Scheiber along with NRVC religious life and the theology of vocation ministry. Executive Director Brother Paul Bednarczyk, C.S.C. HORIZON international met in the spring and summer with representatives editorial board members from the U.K and Ireland to discuss the possibilities and NRVC staff in for continued collaboration. Chicago. Standing are Sister Debbie Borneman, In the fall of 2013 with ’ announce- SS.CM.; Carol Schuck ment that 2015 would be designated the Year of Con- brat ele ing C 25 Scheiber; Andrew secrated Life, VISION editors began planning a special y e a r O’Connell; Sister Cathy expanded 2015 issue that was published in August of s Jones, R.A. Kneeling are Liam Dockery of 2014. VISION also made plans to develop and distrib- Ireland and Brother Paul ute other resources for the Year of Consecrated Bednarczyk, C.S. C. Life throughout 2014 and 2015. 2013 NRVC ANNUAL REPORT 5

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Black Religious Sister Anne Walsh, A.S.C.J. Brother Ronald Hingle, S.C. Committee Father James Kent, O.F.M., Conv. Sister Josita Colbert, Finance Advisory Committee Father Robert Lombardo, C.F.R. S.N.D.deN. Brother Paul Bednarczyk, C.S.C. Brother Sean Sammon, F.M.S. Sister Gayle Lwanga Sister Joyce Bemowski, R.C. Father Vince Wirtner, C.P.P.S. Crumbley, R.G.S. Ms. Judy Burnell, finance NRVC/CARA Study Committee: Sister Patricia Dual, O.P. coordinator Incorporating Cultural Diversity in Sister Magdala Marie Gilbert, O.S.P. Ms. Melissa Keane-Smetana Religious Life Sister Chala Marie Hill, F.H.M. Mr. Keith Zekind Mr. Mark McGuthrie Brother Jesus Alonso, C.S.C. Douglas McMillan, Planning Committee, Brother Paul Bednarczyk, C.S.C. Sister Mary Charlotte Chandler, 2 O.F.M. Conv. Moving Forward in Hope: Sister Patricia Rogers, O.P. Regional Gatherings R.S.C.J. of Women Religious Sister Elsa Garcia, C.D.P. HORIZON Editorial Board Dr. Mary Gautier Brother Paul Bednarczyk, C.S.C. Father John Guthrie Ms. Carol Schuck Scheiber, editor Mrs. Maryellen Glackin, Sister Mary Johnson, S.N.D.deN. Sister Susan Rose Francois, C.S.J.P. project coordinator Sister Anna Nguyen, S.C.C. Sister May Jane Hahner, C.S.F.N. Sister Paul Marie Buley, I.H.M. Father Clarence Williams, C.P.P.S. Sister Virginia Herbers, A.S.C.J. Sister Joyce Candidi, O.S.H. Sister Cathy Jones, R.A. Sister Kieran Foley, F.S.E. brat NRVC National Board Fathere lAdame ing MacDonald, S.V.D. C 25 Sister Mary Johnson, S.N.D.deN. y Sister Josita Colbert, S.N.D.deN. e Dr. Andrew O’Connella Sister Gloria Marie Jones, O.P. r s Dr. Nan Brenzel Sister Mary Rowell, C.S.J. Sister Donna Markham, O.P. Sister Michele Vincent Fisher, Father Anthony Vinson, O.S.B. Sister Maureen Martin, A.S.C.J. C.S.F.N. Brother Tom Wendorf, S.M. Sister Miriam Ukeritis, C.S.J. Sister Elsa Garcia, C.D.P. Father Andrew Carl Wisdom, O.P. Sister Marcia Hall, O.S.P. Planning Committee, Brother Ronald Hingle, S.C. Moving Forward in Hope: Men Educational Debt and Sister Maria Iannuccillo, S.S.N.D. Religious Moving Forward in Hope Vocations Working Group Father Don Miller, O.F.M. Dr. Kathleen Mahoney, Brother Paul Bednzarczyk, Sister Jo-Anne Miller, C.S.J.P. program director C.S.C. (chair) Brother Tom Wendorf, S.M. Brother Paul Bednarczyk, C.S.C. Sister Deborah M. Borneman, Father Vince Wirtner, C.P.P.S. Sister Ellen Dauer, S.C. SS.C.M. Brother Paul Bednarczyk, C.S.C., Sister Mary Johnson, S.N.D.deN. Father Thomas Enneking, O.C.S. ex officio 3 Sister Barbara Mullen, C.S.J. Brother John Mark Falkenhain, Sister Deborah M. Borneman, Sister Patricia Twohill, O.P. O.S.B. SS.C.M., secretary

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COLLABORATING ORGANIZATIONS

Behind and before every vocation to the priesthood or consecrated life, is always the strong and intense prayer of someone: a grandmother, a grandfather, a mother, a father, a community . . . —Pope Francis 2013 World Day of Prayer for Vocations

2 is privileged to collaborate and National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry partner with several Church organi- (NFCYM) NRVCzations in their promotion of consecrated religious life. National Religious Retirement Organization (NRRO) Their support is integral to our mission and helps us to Religious Brothers Conference (RBC) sustain the vocation culture we celebrate. Serra, USA Council United States Conference of Secular Institutes (US-CSI) Major Collaborating Organizations Conference of Major Superiors of Men (CMSM) brat ele ing C 25 Council of Major Superiors of Women Religious y e a r (CMSWR) s J.S. Paluch Co, National Vocation Awareness Division Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) National Conference of Diocesan Vocation Directors (NCDVD) Resource Center for Religious Institutes (RCRI) Religious Formation Conference (RFC) United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life, and Vocations Panelists at the 2013 J.S. Paluch Vocation seminar discuss the theme: “Personal Relationships: A Key to Promoting a Culture of Vocations.” NRVC continues to be grateful to the J.S. Paluch Partner Organizations Company for their sponsorship of their annual vocations semi- nar for church leaders3 and ministers. Catholic Campus Ministry Association (CCMA) Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC) Catholic Press Association (CPA) International Vocation Organizations Catholic Volunteer Network (CVN) Catholics on Call Catholic Vocation Ministry (CVMA) Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) European Vocations Services (EVS) Communicators for Women Religious (CWR) National Association of Vocation and Formation Institute on Religious Life (IRL) Directors () National Catholic Development Conference (NCDC) National Service for the Evangelization of Youth brat ele ing C 25 y National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and for Vocations, French Bishops’ Conference, Parise a r National Conference of Vicars for Religious (NCVR) Office of Vocations, Bishops’ Conference of s National Catholic Young Adult Ministry Association and (NCYAMA) Vocations Ireland

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National Religious Vocation Conference Statements of Activities Years Ended December 31, 2013 and 2012

2013 2012 Temporarily Temporarily REVENUES AND SUPPORT Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total Membership $ 124,536 $ $124,536 $ 88,550 $ $88,550 Contributions and grants 60,418 233,300 293,718 64,800 827,950 892,750 Publications and resources 104,649 104,649 96,471 96,471 2 In-kind donations 98,967 98,967 60,289 60,289 Honoraria 15,070 15,070 9,201 9 ,201 Workshops and programs 162,870 162,870 282,409 282,409 Investment income (loss) 62,100 62,100 37,295 37,295 Miscellaneous income 324 324 400 400 Net assets released from restriction 528,051 (528,051) - 396,037 (396,037) 1,035,452

Total Revenues and Support 1,156,985 (294,751) 862,234 1,035,452 431,913 1,467,365

EXPENSES brat ele ing SalariesC and benefits25 197,638 197,638 225,141 225,141 y e a Administrative andr general 112,555 112,555 106,074 106,074 s Board and committees 26,568 26,568 34,905 34,905 Publications and resources 64,902 64,902 64,405 64,405 Workshops and programs 100,372 100,372 198,756 198,756 Moving Forward in Hope 125,112 125,112 107,082 107,082 Hilton Foundation educational debt 103 103 6,608 6,608 Hilton Foundation program expense 268,338 268,338 248,333 248,333 GHR Foundation program expense 3,601 3,601 7,60 0 7,60 0 Porticus Foundation expense 45,354 45,354 48 48 In-kind donations 98,967 98,967 60,289 60,289

Total Expenses 1,043,510 1,043,510 1,059,242 1,059,242 3 CHANGE IN NET ASSETS 113,475 (294,751) (181,276) (23,790) 431,913 408,124

NET ASSETS Beginning of year 268,267 718,918 988,185 292,056 288,005 580,061

End of year $ 381,742 $ 425,167 $ 806,909 $ 268,267 $ 719,918 $ 988,185

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is grateful for the generosity Congregation of Mary, Dominican Sisters of Peace of our benefactors who Queen Columbus, OH Springfield, MO NRVCcontribute to our organization in grants, in-kind Dominican Sisters Grey Congregation of San Rafael of the Sacred Heart contributions, and financial donations. of the Humility of Mary San Rafael, CA Yardley, PA Davenport, IA The following list reflects all gifts received Dominican Sisters Handmaids of the from Jan. 1, 2013, to Dec. 31, 2013. Any Congregation of Sinsinawa Sacred Heart of Jesus of the Infant Jesus Sinsinawa, WI Haverford, PA donation or service received after that time will Rockville Center, NY be included in next year’s report. Every effort Dominican Sisters Holy Union Sisters Congregation of the of Tacoma Milton, MA was made to acknowledge all gifts received. Sacred Hearts of Jesus Tacoma, WA Hospital Sisters and Mary We regret any errors or omissions and would of St. Francis Honolulu, HI Franciscan Brothers appreciate receiving the corrected information. of Springfield, IL Conventual Brooklyn Heights, NY Jesuits () Franciscan 2 Washington, DC Mount St. Francis, IN Franciscan Brothers of the Holy Cross RELIGIOUS Benedictine Sisters Josephites Conventual Springfield, IL INSTITUTES of the , MD Franciscan Friars Bismarck, ND Franciscan Friars Rensselaer, NY Josephites , OH Fiskdale, MA Brothers of Charity Santa Barbara, CA Daughters of Divine Charity Laverock, PA Franciscan Missionary Staten Island, NY Ladies of Bethany of Mary Chicago, IL Brothers of Christian , PA Instruction Daughters of Mary Bronx, NY Benedictine Alfred, ME Immaculate Franciscan Missionary Little Brothers Conception, MO San Antonio, TX Sisters of Assisi of the Good Shepherd Brothers of Holy Cross Holyoke, MA Momence, IL brat Benedictine Monks ele ing Notre Dame, IN C 25 y Latrobe, PA Shrevenport, LA e Brothers of the Christian a r Benedictine Monks Schools Discalced Carmelite Friars s Morristown, NJ Napa, CA San Antonio, TX Benedictine Monks Capuchin Franciscan Discalced Carmelite Friars Oceanside, CA Friars Minor Milwaukee, WI Benedictine Monks Denver, CO Discalced Carmelite Nuns St. Meinrad, IN Capuchin Franciscan Danville, PA Benedictine Monks Friars Minor Discalced Carmelite Nuns Washington, DC , MI La Plata, MD Benedictine Sisters Capuchin Friars Discalced Carmelite Nuns Bristow, VA Agana Heights, Guam Beacon, NY Benedictine Sisters Carmelite Nuns Dominican Friars Chicago, IL (Discalced) Chicago, IL Concord, NH Benedictine Sisters Dominican Friars Colorado Springs, CO Carmelite Nuns , NY 3 (Discalced) Catholic teens had a chance to meet with more than Benedictine Sisters Roxbury, MA Dominican Friars 200 vocation ministers and members of religious com- Fort Smith, AR Oakland, CA Carmelite Sisters for the munities who attended the National Catholic Youth Benedictine Sisters Aged and Infirm Dominican Nuns Conference (NCYC) in Indianapolis Nov. 20-23, 2013. Mt. Angel, OR Germantown, NY Grand Rapids, MI Benedictine Sisters Cenacle Sisters of the Dominican Nuns Franciscan Sisters Little Richardton, ND North American Province Summit, NJ of Allegany Evergreen Park, IL Chicago, IL St. Bonaventure, NY Benedictine Sisters Dominican Sisters Warren, OH Cistercian Sisters of Caldwell Franciscan Sisters New Orleans, LA Wrentham, MA Caldwell, NJ of Chicago Benedictine Sisters Lemont, IL brat Watertown, SD ele ing Comboni Missionaries Dominican Sisters of Hope of the Schools C 25 y e Cincinnati, OH Ossining, NY a Franciscan Sisters of Mary Bayonne, NJ r Benedictine Sisters s Bridgeton, MO of Perpetual Congregation of Divine Dominican Sisters of Marist Brothers Adoration Providence Mission San Jose of the Schools Clyde, MO San Antonio, TX Fremont, CA Cincinnati, OH Bronx, NY

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Servants of Charity Chelsea, MI Servants of the Paraclete Maryknoll Fathers Jemez Springs, NM and Brothers Sister Servants of the Holy Maryknoll, NY Spirit of Perpetual Adora- Missionaries tion of the Corpus Christi, TX St. Louis, MO Sisters of Bon Secours Missionary Marriottesville, MD of Mary Immaculate Washington, DC of Cincinnati Missionary Sisters Mount St. Joseph, OH of our Lady of Sisters of Charity of Halifax 2 Winooski, VT Wellesley, MA Missionary Sisters of the Sisters of Charity of Halifax Wollaston, MA Washington, DC Sisters of Charity Missionary Sisters of the of Leavenworth Sacred Heart of Jesus Leavenworth, KS New York, NY Sisters of Charity of Our Lady of Seton Hill and St. Joseph Greensburg, PA Pittsford, NY Sisters of Charity of St. Elizabeth Norbertineb rFathersat ele ing Convent Station, NJ C 25 and Brothers y e Paoli, PA a Sisters of Charity r s of Seton Hill Notre Dame Sisters Chicago, IL Omaha, NE Sisters of Charity Sisters of the Incarnate Word of Providence Houston, TX Baltimore, MD Oblate Sisters of the Omaha, NE Sacred Heart of Jesus Sisters of Mercy- NE Hubbard, OH Cumberland, RI Pallotine Fathers Sisters of Mercy and Brothers of the Milwaukee, WI Buffalo, NY Sisters of Notre Dame (Order of St. Clare) Covington, KY Andover, MA Sisters of St. Basil the Great 3 Poor Sisters of St. Clare Uniontown, PA Omaha, NE Sisters of St. Benedict Priests of Crookston, MN the Sacred Heart Hales Corners, WI Sisters of St. Benedict Ferdinand, IN Religious of the Assump- tion Sisters of St. Francis Worcester, MA Oldenburg, IN Religious of the Sacred Sisters of St. Francis Heart of Mary Rochester, MN Tarrytown, NY Sisters of St. Francis ebrat Cel ing School Sisters 25 of Mary Immaculate y e As in all things, the NRVC Jubilee began with a prayer. The specially composed a of St. Francis r Joliet, IL s Jubilee prayer was sent to members in November 2013 at the commencement Pittsburgh, PA Sisters of St. Francis of the 25th Jubillee year. The year will conclude at the 2014 NRVC Convocation School Srs. of St. Francis of Penance of Christ the King & Christian Charity in Chicago. Lemont, IL Stella Niagara, NY 10 2013 NRVC ANNUAL REPORT

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Sisters of St. Francis Society of the Holy Child of the Providence of God of Jesus Pittsburgh, PA Rosemont, PA Sisters of St. Joseph - Society of the Sacred Heart Concordia St. Louis, MO Concordia, KS Trappistine Nuns Sisters of St. Joseph Dubuque, IA of Orange Orange, CA Peosta, IA Sisters of St. Joseph Trappists of Peace Huntsville, UT Englewood Cliffs, NJ Trappists Sisters of St. Joseph Piffard, NY of Philadelphia, PA Trappists 2 Trappist, KY Sisters of St. Joseph of Rochester Trappists Rochester, NY Vina, CA Ursuline Sisters Sisters of St. Mary of NRVC staff: Debbie Prieto, administrative assistant, Brother Paul Oregon Jamaica, NY Bednarczyk, C.S.C., executive director, Sister Deborah M. Borneman, SS.C.M., Beaverton, OR Ursuline Sisters associate director for programs and resources, and Judy Burnell, finance coordinator. Sisters of the Blessed Kirkwood, MO Sacrament Bensalem, PA of Brown County Most Reverend Joseph Most Reverend David A. J.S. Paluch Company Fayetteville, OH E. Kurtz, Archdiocese of Zubik, Diocese Franklin Park, IL Sisters of the Good Louisville of Pittsburgh brat Shepherd Ms. Carol Schuck-ele ing Louisville, KY Pittsburgh, PA C 25 Scheiber y St. Louis, MO DIOCESES e Most Reverend Paul S. Toledo, OH a r Sisters of the Holy Family Most Reverend Gregory Loverde, Diocese FRIENDS s New Orleans, LA M. Aymond, Archdiocese of of Arlington TrueQuest Sisters of the Holy Re- New Orleans Arlington, VA Communications New Orleans, LA Conrad N. Hilton Chicago, IL deemer Foundation Huntingdon Valley, PA Most Reverend William P. Most Reverend John C. Los Angeles, CA Ms. Patrice Tuohy Callahan, OFM, Diocese Nienstedt, Archdiocese Sisters of the Most Holy of St. Paul-Minneapolis Chicago, IL of La Crosse DePaul University Sacrament St. Paul, MN Lafayette, LA La Crosse, WI Chicago, IL Vincentian Sisters of the Presentation Most Reverend Robert J. His Eminence Cardinal GHR Foundation Community of the Blessed Cunningham, Diocese of Sean P. O’Malley, Minnetonka, MN Chicago, IL Mary Syracuse O.F.M.Cap., New Windsor, NY Syracuse, NY Archdiocese of Boston Braintree, MA Sisters of the Resurrection His Eminence Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, Chicago, IL Most Reverend Leonard, Archdiocese of P. Blair, Diocese of Toledo Sisters of the Visitation Galveston-Houston Toledo, OH 3 Monastery Houston, TX Brooklyn, NY 2013 NRVC MEMBERSHIP Most Reverend Timothy Most Reverend J. Peter Sisters, Servants L. Doherty, Diocese of Sartain, Archdiocese Professional 448 Total membership reflects: of the Immaculate Lafayette of Seattle Associate 131 Sisters 674 Heart of Mary Lafayette, IN Seattle, WA Immaculata, PA Most Reverend Richard J. Group Associate 293 Priests/ 156 Sisters, Servants Most Reverend Michael Garcia, Diocese of Partner 27 Brothers 60 of the Immaculate D. Pfeifer, Diocese Monterey of San Angelo Heart of Mary Monterey, CA Collaborators 44 Laypeople 53 Monroe, MI San Angelo, TX Most Reverend Gustavo International Sisters Servants of Mary Garcia-Siller, MSp.S., Most Reverend Kevin W. members 88 Total Members 943 brat Immaculate Vann, Diocese of Orange ele ing Archdiocese of San Antonio C 25 y International e Sloatsburg, NY Orange, CA a San Antonio, TX r Total Institutes 405 institutes 13s Society of African Mission Most Reverend Jóse H. Tenafly, NJ Most Reverend John Gomez, Archdiocese of Charles Wester, Diocese Society of Jesus Los Angeles of Salt Lake City Chicago, IL Los Angeles, CA Salt Lake city, UT 2013 NRVC ANNUAL REPORT 11

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C MISSION OF THE NRVC The National Religious Vocation Conference (NRVC) is a professional organization of vocation ministers that presents religious life as a viable option in the . NRVC promotes vocation awareness, invitation, and discernment to life as a religious sister, brother, or priest. NRVC reflects all forms of religious life and provides educational opportunities, resources, and other supportive services for spiritual, professional, and personal growth.

NRVC GOAL #1 The NRVC proclaims a positive and hopeful image of religious life in the Church and society, while affirming the call to holiness of each person.

NRVC GOAL #2 The NRVC provides education, resources, networking, and support to its members and others involved in vocation work.

NRVC GOAL #3 The NRVC promotes dialogue among national organizations concerned with Church vocations, in particular to religious life.

NRVC GOAL #4 The NRVC recognizes and values the diversity within our church and strives to be inclusive of this diversity in all of its endeavors and programs.

NRVC GOAL #5 The NRVC fosters dialogue on vocational issues with a variety of church organizations with special emphasis on those who serve young adults and parents.

NRVC GOAL #6 The Executive Director, staff, and board of the NRVC ensure that the administrative responsibilities of the organization support and facilitate the purpose and mission of the organization.

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