E x e c u t i v e D i r e c t o r We are part of a global community as much as we are a part of a global Church.

Dear Friend of NRVC, Globalization…internationalism…cross-culturalism…Whether we are talking about the economy, the Church, or religious life, these words are becoming increasingly more commonplace in our daily vocabulary. We are part of a global community as much as we are a part of a global Church. When we recognize the richness of this experience, we eventually discover similarity in the midst of our diversity, support in our common mission, and appreciation for how reli- gious life is a precious gift for our Church and world. As you read through this Annual Report, you will see how the National Religious Vocation Conference (NRVC) continues to make efforts to cultivate a global perspective and understanding of vocation ministry in our Church today. While maintaining our identity as a national conference, our outreach to other national vocation conferences around the world is broadening our understand- ing of the challenges and opportunities we all face in promoting vocations. Together we will be stronger in our common commitment to ensure a new gen- eration of priests, brothers, and sisters. A large focus of our energy this past year also included connections on a national level, starting with our study in collaboration with the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) on the state of religious vocations in the United States. With the introduction of VISION Vocation Guide’s annual sur- veys, we also began tracking trends in religious vocation discernment. We are proud that VISION in print and online continues to grow and enhance its status as the premier vocation guide. This past year also saw plans being laid for our biennial Convocation in Lou- isville, KY, this coming October, which will include outstanding keynotes and three new exciting pre-convocation workshops. I am grateful for the many religious institutes, dioceses, and organiza- tions and all our benefactors who continue to contribute financially or in their donated services to support our mission. Of course, without our NRVC staff and National Board we would not be where we are today, so to all of our friends, I express a hearty THANK YOU. As the NRVC continues to broaden its outreach and cultural exchanges, know of my prayerful hope that we may all share in the blessings that come with expanded hearts and minds.

Sincerely,

Brother Paul Bednarczyk, CSC Executive Director E x e c u t i v e D i r e c t o r Y e a r i n r e v i e w We are part of a global community as much as we are NRVC enhances its mission a part of a global Church. by cultivating a global perspective.

Dear Friend of NRVC, New Associate Director • Surveying all religious institutes and societies, regarding their gen- Globalization…internationalism…cross-culturalism…Whether we are talking In August Sister Charlene Diorka, SSJ, eral characteristics, the number of about the economy, the Church, or religious life, these words are becoming a Sister of Joseph of Philadelphia, joined the NRVC staff as the new Asso- new entrants and departures, etc. increasingly more commonplace in our daily vocabulary. We are part of a global • Surveying all of those who community as much as we are a part of a global Church. When we recognize ciate Director. Having previ- entered religious life since 1993; the richness of this experience, we eventually discover similarity in the midst ously served • Onsite visits to those religious of our diversity, support in our common mission, and appreciation for how reli- as Vocation institutes that successfully attract gious life is a precious gift for our Church and world. Director for her and retain new members; As you read through this Annual Report, you will see how the National religious con- • Focus groups of newer religious Religious Vocation Conference (NRVC) continues to make efforts to cultivate a gregation, Sister in the United States. global perspective and understanding of vocation ministry in our Church today. Charlene is more The purpose of this study is to identify While maintaining our identity as a national conference, our outreach to other than familiar best practices in vocation and formation national vocation conferences around the world is broadening our understand- with the mis- programs. Since no study on the state of ing of the challenges and opportunities we all face in promoting vocations. sion and work of religious vocations in the United States Together we will be stronger in our common commitment to ensure a new gen- NRVC. A mem- has ever been done before, the final eration of priests, brothers, and sisters. ber of the NRVC results will be of great interest to bish- A large focus of our energy this past year also included connections on Board for four ops, major superiors and vocation and years, includ- a national level, starting with our study in collaboration with the Center for formation directors. The projected study ing three years completion is the spring of 2009. Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) on the state of religious vocations in on the Leadership Team, Sister Charlene the United States. With the introduction of VISION Vocation Guide’s annual sur- was also co-chair of Region 3 for four New Workshops a Success! veys, we also began tracking trends in religious vocation discernment. We are years. Over 400 participants attended the vari- proud that VISION in print and online continues to grow and enhance its status In her new capacity, Sister Charlene ous workshops sponsored by NRVC in as the premier vocation guide. will primarily coordinate all of our NRVC 2007. In response to the expressed needs This past year also saw plans being laid for our biennial Convocation in Lou- workshops, including the upcoming 2008 of our members, our 2007 program pre- isville, KY, this coming October, which will include outstanding keynotes and Convocation. We are delighted to have miered four new workshops that were three new exciting pre-convocation workshops. her with us. well received by the participants. I am grateful for the many religious institutes, dioceses, and organiza- Grant Received for Sexual Issues of Women: tions and all our benefactors who continue to contribute financially or in their Vocation Study Implications for Assessment, donated services to support our mission. Of course, without our NRVC staff and with Sister Lynn Levo, CSJ, Ph.D. In the fall, NRVC received a $64,300 grant National Board we would not be where we are today, so to all of our friends, I Sexual Issues of Men: express a hearty THANK YOU. from an anonymous donor to conduct a major study on contemporary religious Implications for Assessment, As the NRVC continues to broaden its outreach and cultural exchanges, with Sister Lynn Levo, CSJ, Ph.D. know of my prayerful hope that we may all share in the blessings that come vocations in the United States. This study is being done in fulfillment of one of the The Use of Psychological Testing with expanded hearts and minds. major directives of the five year strategic in Candidate Assessment, plan promulgated by the National Board with Dr. Laura Dorin, Ph.D. Sincerely, in 2004. NRVC has contracted with the Spiritual Mentoring of Center for Applied Research in the Apos- Candidates in Discernment, with tolate (CARA) to conduct this research Father Raymond Dlugos, OSA, Ph.D. project. This study, which will commence in Given their success, it is our hope the spring of 2008, will look specifically to repeat these workshops again in the Paul Bednarczyk, CSC at those who have entered, professed future. Executive Director and/or left religious life in the past 15 years. It will consist of four components: 3 ye a r i n r e v i e w

European Vocation Services, relationship will bear fruit for both orga- Zadar, Croatia nizations in the future. For the first time, the NRVC Executive Australian Connections Director was invited to participate in the annual congress of the European Voca- While attending a conference at the tion Services (EVS), a gathering of the invitation of the Congregation of Chris- directors of vocation services for the 34 tian Brothers, NRVC Executive Director, Brother Paul Bednarczyk, CSC, had the opportunity to visit Sydney, , in April 2007. His reason was to meet with Sister Veronica McClusky, SGS, Execu- tive Officer of Vocations Ministry Australia (CVMA). Their discussions pri- marily centered on how NRVC and CVMA can deepen and enhance their mutually collaborative relationship, which both organizations have happily shared over the years. Brother Paul had the privilege to meet Most Rev. Kevin Manning, DD, Bishop of Pallametta, the home diocese of the CVMA offices. He and Sister Veronica also had an informative meeting with Mr. Steve Lawrence, the Director of Evange- lization and Catechesis for World Youth Simultaneous translation was available in five Day 2008. Both he and Sister Veronica languages throughout the European Vocation gave their input and reviewed the plans Congress in Croatia. for the WYD Vocation Expo. European Bishops’ Conferences. Over 50 participants represented 17 countries, and included representatives from the Congregation of Education and the Con- gregation of and Societ- ies of Apostolic Life in . The theme of the Congress was Fam- ily as Setting for Vocations and featured as keynote speaker, Miss Marie Hendrickx, a Belgian theologian from the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Brother Paul was invited to share his reflections with the participants on how NRVC is responding to the various Brother Paul Bednarczyk, CSC, NRVC Execu- opportunities and challenges for vocation tive Director, is pictured with Sister Veronica ministry in the United States. Although McCluskie, SGS, Executive Office of Catholic the United States and have many Vocations Ministry Australia, and Mr. Steve ecclesial and cultural differences, there Lawrence, Director of Evangelization and are many nuanced similarities common Catechesis for World Youth Day. to vocation ministry. A representative from EVS will be invited to the 2008 Given the significance of WYD in NRVC Convocation with hopes that this awakening vocation awareness in our youth, NRVC has consistently encouraged its members to attend WYD and to spon-

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sor a booth in the Vocation Expo so as to VISION 2007 strengthen a visible religious presence at By the close of the VISION 2007 issue this biennial event. in July 2007, 5,591 discerners had filled out online profiles through VISION’s NRVC Outreach to Youth and VocationMatch.com. Another 3,000 Young Adults discerners had gone Faithful to the priorities of the NRVC five through the Match by the year strategic plan, NRVC has made con- end of December 2007. certed efforts in 2007 to reach out to our Based on the number youth and young adult population. of participants and the • A new section entitled Young comments from dis- Adult Resources has been posted on cerners and participat- the NRVC website. This highlights ing religious communi- long and short term discernment ties, VocationMatch. programs. com has proven to be • Sister Charlene Diorka, SSJ, mod- an extremely popular erated a panel consisting of a priest, and effective discern- sister, brother and bishop at the ment tool. National Conference Youth Confer- Spurred by the ence (NCYC), a gathering of over media attention 20,000 young people, held in Novem- VocationMatch.com ber in Columbus, OH. received, VISION • Rev. Marty Moran, Executive editors kept reli- Director of the Catholic Campus Min- gious vocations in istry Association (CCMA), met with the news by prepar- the NRVC Board in August to discuss ing the First Annual how to integrate vocation promotion VocationMatch.com Report on within a college/university campus Trends in Vocations that was distrib- ministry program. uted in February 2007 to the general media, the Catholic press, Catholic Horizon dioceses, and thousands of individu- Elected for als via the newswire and email. The Membership in Catholic Press report revealed a significant increase Association in the number of those inquiring about With its newly redesigned format, religious life and entering religious Horizon, the official NRVC pro- life. The positive trends continued fessional journal, continues throughout the year. to grow in its national and In hopes of keeping up international circulation with the YouTube genera- and recognition as a tion, VISION’s online vocation respected publication. network expanded last fall This past year Horizon to include streaming video. was elected as a maga- Advertisers are now posting zine member publication short videos about their com- by the board of directors of munities that run alongside their the Catholic Press Associa- descriptive listings, and VISION’S tion, the professional trade associ- seasonal online reflections, which ation for Catholic newspapers, magazines, took the form of podcasts during Lent book publishers, and their staff personnel. and Advent 2007, will begin to include Special thanks to Carol Schuck- webcasts in 2008. Scheiber, Publications Editor, and the NRVC Editorial Committee for their contin- ued excellent work on this respected, pro- fessional journal, a publication of which we can all be proud. 5 R EP o r t S

Reverend Msgr. Edward J. Burns, Executive Director USCCB Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life, and Vocations

Over the past year, the to acknowledge the gift that priests have, United States Con- by virtue of ordination and their share ference of Catholic in , to invite men to Bishops has gone consider the priesthood. The Ordination through reorganiza- Class Project continues to provide infor- tion. The Conference mation about the men being ordained in has been reduced the country each year. From this report from 37 committees we are able to determine the percentages to 17 committees. Six committees were of foreign born men, those with military folded into the new Bishops’ Committee experience, educational and occupational on Clergy, Consecrated Life & Vocations. backgrounds, etc. This project presents Chaired by Cardinal Sean O’Malley, OFM to the media an accurate portrayal of the Cap., the members of the Committee men entering the priesthood. The Secre- include: Bishop Gregory Aymond; Bishop tariat will be present for World Youth Day Many dioceses have Michael Burbidge; Bishop Paul Coakley; in Sydney, Australia (July 2008). At this conducted the Fishers Bishop Octavio Cisneros; Bishop Earl gathering, attention will be given to the Boyea; Basil Schott, OFM; military troops who gather for the event of Men presbyteral Bishop Daniel Thomas; Bishop J. Terry since 11% of the men ordained every year workshop and 19 Steib, SVD. come from the military. countries have to the reorganization, the six original committees were working on the Priestly Formation expressed interest in following items: The Program of Priestly Formation is still the program. being implemented in the US Seminar- Priestly Life & Ministry ies. The Apostolic Seminary Visitation The preaching document which was to reports are coming to the ordinaries celebrate the 25th anniversary of Ful- (diocesan & religious). The final report filled in Your Hearing was placed on hold for the country will be coming by the end until after the post synodal apostolic of the year. exhortation on the Word of God comes forth from the Vatican. Some discussion Consecrated Life has taken place surrounding priests and The work of Consecrated Life will remain accountability. This could take shape the responsibility of the General Sec- by way of a periodic review for priests. retary of the Bishops’ Conference. The Consultation with such organizations as General Secretary, Msgr. Malloy, and the NOCERCC is essential in order to offer bishop liaison of the committee will meet an effective instrument for dioceses and with the mixed Commission on Religious religious communities. Faithful Citizen- Ministry. The mixed Commission is made ship presbyteral workshops are available up of the USCCB, CMSM, CMSWR, & through the USCCB. These workshops LCWR. coincide with the elections. Secretariat for Clergy, Vocations Consecrated Life & Vocations The Fishers of Men project is going Staff for the Secretariat include: Msgr. strong. Many dioceses (approximately Edward J. Burns, Executive Director; Fr. 30%) have conducted the Fishers of Men David L. Toups, STL, Associate Director; presbyteral workshop and 19 countries and Ms. Marna Smith, Staff Assistant. have expressed interest in the program. The Fishers of Men DVD continues to 6 be in use and recently won the Gabriel Award. The premise of the workshop is r ep o r t s

Sister Carole Shinnick, SSND, Executive Director Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR)

The Leadership Con- ference of Women Religious (LCWR) rep- resents approximately 95% of the congrega- tions of women in the United States. LCWR’s mission is to pro- vide its members with ongoing education and support in their ministry of leadership and to represent its members within the church and the larger society. As part of its plan to celebrate the fif- tieth anniversary of LCWR in 2006, the conference began to plan for a national traveling exhibit that would tell the largely untold story of the impact of women reli- gious on the history of the United States. Under the guidance of Helen Maher Gar- vey, BVM, the chairperson of the History Exhibit Committee, LCWR has collected approximately 2000 potential artifacts, engaged Seruto & Company of Pasadena, CA to execute the exhibit and has raised religious men and women who visit it to As part of its plan $3.5 million to create it. remember the odds against which their The working title for the project is predecessors dealt and the amazing ways to celebrate the fiftieth Pioneers, Poets and Prophets: Catholic in which God worked wonders through anniversary of LCWR Sisters in America. Currently LCWR is their efforts. in 2006, the confer- exploring venues around the country, To learn more about Pioneers, Poets, including the Ellis Island Immigration and Prophets, visit the LCWR website ence began to plan for Museum in New York Harbor and the at http://www.lcwr.org/what%27snew/ a national traveling Smithsonian Institution in Washington, exhibit.htm. DC. The exhibit is expected to open in NRVC is a treasured supporter of this exhibit that would tell 2009, and it is hoped that it will travel for endeavor. It is the hope of LCWR that the the largely untold story two to three years. members of NRVC will find in this project This will be the a useful and inspiring opportunity. Our of the impact of women first time that the conference is deeply grateful to NRVC for religious on the history story of women its support and partnership in this and in of the United States. religious will be so many other ways. We look forward to told in such a dra- seeing you at the exhibit when it comes matic way to the to your area. American people. LCWR hopes that the exhibit will educate the public and encourage

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Father Paul Lininger, OFM Conv., Executive Director Conference of Major Superiors of Men (CMSM)

“The first answer which staff of National Religious Vocation Con- the Church gives lies in ference (NRVC). a total act of faith in the CMSM is grateful for the excel- Holy Spirit. We are deeply lence and expertise afforded to men’s convinced that this trust- and women’s religious institutes by the ing abandonment will not NRVC’s Executive Director, Brother Paul disappoint if we remain Bednarczyk, CSC. Under his direction the faithful to the graces we vocation conference has helped further have received.” (Pastores Dabo Vobis) the understanding and knowledge of In a recent article, Father Donald those charged with formally engaging Senior, CP, potential candidates to religious life. President of Likewise, NRVC has aided the reli- Catholic Theo- gious institutes to better understand the logical Union, interrelationship between leadership expounded and vocation personnel. Though a major on the signifi- holds responsibility for the cance of this entire community, it is vital that he / she fundamental cultivate a healthy understanding of the insight into indispensable labors of the community’s the gift of a vocation personnel. By working, lead- vocational call. ers and vocation personnel together can Through the make a difference. With this end in mind, use of scrip- encouraging and cultivating a supportive tural exegesis, rapport with the vocation team is essen- the author tial. Such a relationship not only values referred to the the efforts and important contribution of four funda- the vocation directors; it visibly models mental quali- the truth of the Mystical Body of Christ ties expressed today. Thus, in the spirit of mutual frater- in several of nal care and concern, the Church is built the common up and all the benefit. scriptures: Thank you to the National Religious 1) the life of Vocation Conference for fulfilling such a discipleship vital and important role in the life of the begins not Church. NRVC has aided the with a choice but with a call; 2) the call CMSM is proud of its ongoing collab- is first and foremost a call to follow Jesus; orative relationship with NRVC. And we religious institutes to 3) those who are called to follow Jesus continue to encourage all of our mem- better understand the also share in his mission of redemption bers to actively participate in this organi- interrelationship between and of establishing the reign of God; and zation. We are grateful for the well-orga- 4) these stories make clear that those nized, relevant and challenging contribu- leadership and vocation who are called will be transformed. tion the Vocation Conference is making. personnel. Assisting the religious institutes of Together - we are responding to our call men and women to identify and discern to serve Christ Gospel in the Church. God’s will in people today is indeed a challenge. However, it is a challenge well served by the dedicated and professional

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Council of Major Superiors of Women Religious (CMSWR)

The Council of Major Life will be hosting Superiors of Women a catechetical site in Religious (CMSWR) is Sydney to be staffed a canonically approved by the Sisters, college organization founded Knights of Columbus, in 1992, to promote reli- and staff from the gious life in the United John Paul II Institute States. Composed of for Marriage and the major superiors of women religious with Family. The theme will communities in the United States, the group be on the Sanctity of is dedicated to Mary, Human Life and Love; and Patroness of the . Members of and fifty-two Sisters the Council wish to serve the Church and to from the various mem- foster the progress and welfare of religious ber communities will life in the United States. be volunteers catechiz- Some of the many activities of CMSWR ing the volunteers in in 2007 include the following: preparation for the youth coming. The value of the mis- • The National Assembly was held at • The CMSWR will be sponsoring the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows another Eucharistic Congress in 2009 sion of the National in Belleville, IL, October 10-14, 2007. at the Shrine of the Immaculate Con- Religious Vocation Con- The theme was: “Walking in the Light ception in Washington, DC. The theme ference, which provides of Truth”. Five Sisters from the mem- will be on Vocations—priesthood, reli- bership communities presented on the gious life and married life. education, resources, theology of religious life. The title of • The Executive Officers of the and other supportive their presentation was: “Religious Life: CMSWR made their annual visit to A New and Special Bond.” The focus Rome. They met with different dia- services for the personal was on: 1) Religious Consecration: A casteries, including the Congregation and professional growth Particular Form of Consecrated Life; on Consecrated Life and Societies of women religious, is 2) The Spousal Bond; 3) The Vows: of Apostolic Life; Pontifical Council The Threefold Response of the Vows; on Christian Unity; Congregation for of great service to the 4) Communion in Community and 5) Bishops and the Congregation for Church. Mission. We opened the last day to Education. The meetings were very young Sisters of the various member good with the encouragement to move communities. We had over 100 addi- forward, to bear witness to religious tional Sisters in attendance for the life through the work of the Council conferences on religious life. There and the membership. was a beautiful exchange amongst the With this report, the Council of Major young Sisters and the major superiors Superiors of Women Religious would like and the various communities in atten- to thank Brother Paul Bednarczyk, CSC and dance. his staff for the tremendous work being The book on the theology of religious done for religious life in the United States. life will be ready for internal review by The value of the mission of the National January 2008; external review by Eas- Religious Vocation Conference, which ter 2008, and publication by summer of provides education, resources, and other 2008. supportive services for the personal and • Preparations for WYD 2008 in professional growth of women religious, is Australia are well underway. We will of great service to the Church. May each be have two groups attending with a blessed in their efforts to promote the good total of 110 Sisters. Fifty Sisters of of religious life. 9 r ep o r t s

Mr. Randall Cirner, Executive Director National Conference of Diocesan Vocation Directors (NCDVD)

The NCDVD also help raise the profile and credibility continues to of the organization’s services to diocesan be a crucial vocation directors by being an advocate resource for for the NCDVD within their spheres of Diocesan Vocation Directors. Ninety per- influence. cent of U.S. Dioceses and major The first week long Priest Vocation are members. Significant participation Directors retreat took place in February. in the Annual Convention in Baltimore, It was held in Jacksonville, FL. The theme regional meetings, and the number of of the retreat was Recordari: Entering candidates for Again the Heart of Christ and was led by the latest Execu- Fr. John Horn, S.J. and a team from the tive Board elec- Institute for Priestly Formation at Creigh- tion are all signs ton University. The content and the team of a strong and were extremely well received by the par- vibrant organi- ticipants and we anticipate that this will zation. become an important resource for our The 44th members. Annual Conven- The format, content and frequency tion was hosted of the quarterly newsletter are being by Region IV revised. Even though some questions September 22- remain, the Fall 07 issue was the last in 27 in Baltimore. the current format. We will be going to The theme of the an on-line format with greater frequency convention was and hope to have the first issue available Mary, Model of in late Spring or early Summer of 08 Vocations. The We deeply appreciate our association conference was with NRVC and pray that God will bless We deeply attended by over 200 vocation person- your lives and communities. nel. In addition to the United States and appreciate our Canada, we were pleased to have vocation association with directors and seminary rectors from Aus- tralia, Belgium, Ireland, Italy, and . NRVC and pray Some of the distinguished speakers that God will bless included: His Eminence Theodore Cardinal your lives and McCarrick; Fr. Louis Cameli; Sr. Margaret Perron, R.J.M.; Fr. Benedict Groeschel, communities. C.F.R.; Ms. Monica H. Breaux. PhD. We have completed our efforts to establish an Advisory Board for NCDVD. The eight member board will help NCDVD stay focused on its mission and be a source of input and reflection for the work of the Executive Board. The board will

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Sister Diane Poplawski, OP, Executive Director National Coalition for Church Vocations (NCCV)

The National rials so we can consider making them Coalition for available to other vocation ministers. We Church Vocations welcome your ideas for new resources. (NCCV) is the largest not-for-profit pub- The annual kits for lisher and distributor of National Vocation Aware- vocation resources in the United States. ness Week, World Day for We are your one-stop shopping center for Consecrated Life, and World vocation materials. Day of for Vocations Members of NCCV are the: National are available in English Conference of Diocesan Vocation Direc- and Spanish in print or CD tors (NCDVD), National Religious Voca- formats. Thanks to NRVC members who tion Conference (NRVC), J. S. Paluch Com- generously assist with the development of pany, Inc., Priests of the Sacred Heart, lesson plans and author homily notes. Rogationist Fathers, and the USA Council The new Vocation Resource Catalog of Serra International. for 2009-2010 is now being created. Hope- NCCV continues to add new resources fully it will be debuted at the NRVC Con- in addition to the 300 plus resources in vocation in October, 2008. the printed Vocation Resource Catalog. NCCV receives financial support from Our secure website, www.nccv-vocations. sales, appeals, and grants. Funding is org, carries the complete VRC online crucial to our success and and this is where you’ll find new materi- we are constantly seeking als posted. Some of the new resources various means to increase include: Grandparent Vocation Prayer, a our income and financial bi-lingual prayer card, and a School Voca- support. Thanks for your tion Cross Program with colorful crosses. generosity in Other new resources are: Make a Dif- contributing ference ~ A Guide for Life Choice (now in to our annual Spanish), Nurturing Vocations in the Fam- appeal. ily: A Parent’s Guide, Why Should I Encour- NCCV is age My Son to Be a Priest? (authored by grateful for NRVC member, Andrew Carl Wisdom, our many col- OP), Songs of Our Hearts, Meditations of laborative relationships, NCCV continues to Our Souls ((includes vocation especially with NRVC staff add new resources from NCCV), and a new CD, Into the Deep. and members. We hope in addition to the Popular resources (Opening Our Hearts that our ministry of ser- and Homes, Walking on Water, and Wit- vice assists you in your 300 plus resources in ness to the Gospel) are also available now vocation ministry efforts. the printed Vocation in both video and DVD format. Currently We welcome your sug- NCCV is working with NRVC members to gestions and comments. Resource Catalog. create other helpful resources. If you have developed vocation materials, please con- sider marketing them through NCCV. We also carry items on consignment. Please contact us if you have found helpful mate-

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Sister Violet Brennan, MFIC, Executive Director Religious Formation Conference

It is a genuine plea- mation ministries and, in turn, to their sure as the new congregations, through the range of executive director substantive and quality services we offer. of the Religious For- As we embrace this critical juncture in mation Conference religious life in our nation, our church to have an opportunity to communicate and our world, it seems even more urgent with NRVC membership and reader- and practical that we continue to explore ship. The RFC is deeply appreciative of viable opportunities for collaborative ser- vice to our memberships. The keynote speakers of the RFC Con- gress 2007, “Compelled by the Spirit to be Fire in Religious Life, in the Church and the World” challenged those participating to hear anew the urgent call that is ours to radical discipleship in our congrega- tions, our church and our world. The challenges held within them a clarion call to vocation and formation personnel, membership and leadership to respond in the here and now “to hear the cry of the poor and bring hope, freedom and love to our world in our time.” (Sister Carol Zinn, SSJ) “Proceedings” from the congress will be available, in English and Spanish, through the RFC national office in March. In the context of RFC’s spring board meeting the national staff and board will develop an action plan and implementa- tion process for goals and strategies the The RFC is deeply the cordial, collaborative, and mutually Board approved April 2007. Our desire is enriching relationship that has character- to approach these days with the wisdom appreciative of the ized our conferences over the years. Be of the head and the vision of the heart cordial, collaborative assured, I am fully committed to whole- as we engage in courageous conversa- and mutually enriching heartedly engaging our continuing con- tions and actions that will facilitate our versations. corporate and individual response to the relationship that has It is widely acknowledged that our prophetic call that is ours. We ask your characterized our con- respective organizations, each with prayerful support during this time. their particular identity and focus, are I look forward very much to renew- ferences over the years. enormously helpful to and supportive ing former acquaintances and to meeting of women and men in vocation and for- many for the first time during the NRVC Convocation in Louisville.

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Ms. Dolores Orzel, Creative Director National Vocations Awareness Division, J.S. Paluch Co.

The National Voca- NVAD continues tions Awareness its focus on vocation Division (NVAD) promotion through of the J.S. Paluch our calendar line. Company celebrated this past summer The 2008 Vocation: the 20th Anniversary of the Paluch Voca- Empowered by the tion Seminars. From August 6-8, vocation Spirit, and the 2009 leaders gathered in Rosemont, Illinois, to Vocation: Committed hear Sister Katarina Schuth, OSF, explore to Christ calendars A Culture of Vocations: From Founda- continue a series tions to the Future and to interact with to encourage voca- each other. Sr. Schuth holds the Endowed tions through brief, Chair for the Social Scientific Study of inspiring biogra- Religion at the Saint Paul Seminary School phies of holy men of Divinity in St. Paul, Minnesota. The and women. We are Paluch Company sponsored the semi- happy to feature the nar, which included the executive direc- founders of religious tors and boards of NRVC, NCDVD, and communities in NCCV; regional coordinators of NRVC and our calendars and NCDVD; national leaders from Serra/USA appreciate the sug- Council; and the NVAD Advisory Board. gestions, materials, At the 20th anniversary celebration and images we have banquet, the NCEA Seminary Department, received from NRVC presented the 2007 Pope John Paul II Sem- members. inary Leadership Award to Margaret A. The Vocation Cal- Paluch in recognition of her distinguished endar, Religious Art service to the Roman Catholic seminaries Calendar, and Scenic in the United Sates and Canada. Catholic Calendar In recognition of 20 years of service to all include a vocation prayer each month Throughout the year, vocation ministry, a surprise ceremony of to remind everyone of the importance of appreciation, presented by the Executive praying for vocations. We also publish our the NVAD supports Directors of NCCV, NRVC, and NCDVD, Stewardship: A Way of Life Calendar to vocation ministry honored Margaret Paluch, Mary Lou and assist parishes and organizations in their through various proj- Bill Rafferty, and Dolores Orzel with com- stewardship efforts. memorative plaques and letters of appreci- Throughout the year, the NVAD sup- ects and sponsorships ation from around the country. In addition, ports vocation ministry through various and in consultation a contribution was made to The Paluch projects and sponsorships and in consulta- Family Foundation. We were honored to tion with The Paluch Family Foundation. with the Paluch Family have this seminar anniversary featured For more information on the Foundation, Foundation. in the July-September 2007 issue of Voca- please go to www.paluchfoundation.com. tions and Prayer magazine. We at NVAD enjoy our collaboration with the NRVC and are delighted with Sis- ter Charlene Diorka, SSJ, as the new NRVC Associate Director. As always, it is a joy and privilege to work with the NRVC staff, board, regional coordinators, and members.

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NRVC COMMITTEES Asian Pacific Committee Sister Janet Ryan, SNJM, Board Liaison Editorial Board Father Arnold Abelard CMF. Ms. Carol Schuck-Scheiber, Editor Sister Leonila Bermisa MM Brother Joel Giallanza, CSC Sister Anna Loan Nguyen, SP Sister Anita Louise Lowe, OSB Father Joseph Nguyen OSB Sister Carol Mucha, RSM Sister Sophia Park SNJM Father Kevin Nadolski, OSFS Sister Mary Kim Chi Bui MTG, Consultant Father Kenneth O’Malley, CP Sister Avelina Raiwaleta, SMSM, Brother Arnold Sanchez, OSM Consultant for Islanders Father Anthony Vinson, OSB, Board liaison Latino-Hispanic Committee Finance Advisory Committee Sister Marcy Romine, OSF, Board liaison Father Marty Lukas, OSFS, Chair, Board Liaison Sister Catalina (Mary Kay) McDonald, MSBT Brother Paul Bednarczyk, CSC, Executive Director Sister Sagrario Núñez, ACJ Mr. Tony Fleming Brother Christopher Patiño, FSC Mr. Albert Spenadel, NRVC Finance Coordinator Sister Hilda Maria Reynoso, SJS Mr. Donald Wiener Brother Arnaldo M. Sánchez, OSM Mr. Keith Zekind Sister Carmen Torres, SHCJ Education Committee Convocation 2008 Planning Committee Sister Mary Beth Kubera, DC, Chair, Board Liaison Sister Charlene Diorka, SSJ, Chair Sister Renée Daigle, MSC Ms. Linda Banker Father Kevin Nadolski, OSFS Sister Cathy Bauer, OSB Ms. Kathy Schmitt, NCEA representative Sister Anita Louise Lowe, OSB Father Martin Lukas, OSFS Technology Committee Father Anthony Vinson, OSB Ms. Patrice Tuohy, Chair Mr. Greg Long Ethics Committee Mr. Curtis Long Brother Paul Bednarczyk Mrs. Mary Ellen Glackin, Board liaison Dr. Monica Applewhite Sister Gilmary Bauer, RSM Young Adult Committee Father Thomas Nairn, OFM Convocation 2008 Planning Committee Sister Christine Kiley, ASCJ, Chair Sister Charlene Diorka, SSJ, Chair Ms. Jennifer Reed Brother Jesus Alonso, CSC Sister Terri Wall, OP, Board Liaison Ms. Linda Banker Sister Deborah Borneman, SSCM, Sister Cathy Bauer, OSB CCMA representative NRVC NATIONAL BOARD Sister Anita Louise Lowe, OSB Mr. Kyle Brandon Father Clemente Barrón, CP, San Antonio, TX † Father Martin Lukas, OSFS Father Anthony Vinson, OSB, Board liaison Sister Charlene Diorka, SSJ, Philadelphia, PA *† Father Anthony Vinson, OSB Father Andrew-Carl Wisdom, OP Sister Patricia Donlin, RSM, St. Louis, MO †† Brother Joseph Jozwiak, FSC, Lincroft, NJ Religious Priesthood Committee Sister Mary Beth Kubera, DC, Evansville, IL †† Father Marty Lukas, OSFS, Chair Sister Anita Louise Lowe, OSB, Ferdinand, IN † Father Edward Burns, USCCB representative Father Marty Lukas, OSFS, Toledo, OH * Father Kenneth Schnipke, CPPS Sister Mary McNally, OSF, Tampa, FL Father Edwin Obermiller, CSC Sister Marcy Romine, OSF, St. Louis, MO †† Father William Rowland, SM, CMSM representative Sister Janet Ryan, SNJM, Portland, OR Black Religious Committee Father Anthony Vinson, OSB, St. Meinrad, IN †† Sister Magdala Marie Gilbert, OSP, Chair Sister Teri Wall, OP, Denver, CO * Sister Rosetta Brown, OP Sister Mary Walsh, CSJ, Brentwood, NY † Sister Stephen Beauford, OSP Brother Paul Bednarczyk, CSC, Executive Director * Sister Josita Colbert, SNDdeN Sister Gayle Lwanga Crumley, RGS * Member of Leadership Team Sister Theresa Sue Joseph, SSF † Completed term mid-year 2007 Sister Mary McNally, OSF, Board Liaison †† Began term mid-year 2007 Sister Patricia Rogers, OP Sister Vincent Marie Wilson, FHM Brother Patrick Winbush, OSB 14 Financial Report: 2007 Fiscal Year

REVENUE REVENUE Workshops & Programs $165,335 Investment Income Other Contributions 81,209 1% Workshops and Grants 3% Programs Membership Dues 91,768 13% 28%

Commissions 58,930 Contributed Resources 5,492 Services Publications 39,818 8% Contributed Services 46,270 Publications Grants 74,300 7% Investment Income 18,235 Other 4,597 Resources Contributions 1% 14% Commissions 10% Membership Dues Total $585,954 16%

EXPENSES EXPENSES Personnel $140,343 Contributed Workshops & Programs 129,546 National Committees Services Board/Leadership 1% 9% Personnel Administrative 85,232 Meetings 28% 4% Publications 62,550 Resources Resources 7,384 2% National Board/Leadership Meetings 22,237 Publications Committees 5,298 13% Contributed Services Board Meeting 11,607 Resources 23,213 Publications 2,550 Workshops and Administrative Programs Administrative 8,900 17% 26% Total 46,270 Totals $498,860 REVENUE OVER EXPENSES $87,094

2007 NRVC Membership Professional 517 Associate 141 Group Associate 603 TOTAL 1261 The total membership reflects the following groups: Sisters 906 Priests 190 NRVC ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF Brothers 103 3 Brother Paul Bednarczyk, CSC, Executive Director Laywomen 36 Sister Charlene Diorka, SSJ, Associate Director Laymen 20 Ms. Debbie Prieto, Administrative Assistant Couples 3 Mr. Albert Spenadel, Finance Coordinator Ms. Carol Schuck-Scheiber, Publications Editor (not International Members pictured) (representing 21 countries) 75 Diocesan Vocation Offices 20 Vicars for Religious 11 Secular Institutes 2

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is grateful for Benedictine Sisters Congregation of Holy Cross, the generosity of Watertown, SD Eastern Province of Priests NRVC and Brothers our benefactors who contribute Benedictine Sisters Bridgeport, CT to our organization in grants, Yankton, SD in-kind services and financial Congregation of Holy Cross, Benedictine Sisters of the Indiana Province donations. Sacred Heart Notre Dame, IN The following list reflects Lisle, IL all gifts received from February Congregation of Holy Cross, Benedictine Women of Madison Midwest Province of 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007. Madison, WI Brothers Any donation or service received Brothers of Christian Notre Dame, IN after that time will be included Instruction Congregation of in next year’s report. Every ef- Alfred, ME Tipton, IN fort was made to acknowledge Brothers of the Poor of all gifts received. We regret any Congregation of Sisters of Saint Francis Nazareth errors or omissions and would Cincinnati, OH Los Angeles, CA appreciate receiving the cor- Brothers of the Sacred Heart rected information. Congregation of the New Orleans, LA Blessed Sacrament Cleveland, OH RELIGIOUS INSTITUTES Brothers of the Sacred Heart South Ozone Park, NY Congregation of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ Byzantine Benedictine Sisters Daughters of Saint Francis St. Louis, MO Warren, OH of Assisi Lacon, IL Alexian Brothers Canossian Sisters (Daughters of Arlington Heights, IL Charity of Canossa) Congregation of the Albuquerque, NM Holy Spirit (Spiritans) Ancilla Domini Sisters Madison, WI Donaldson, IN Capuchin Franciscan , Congregation of the Apostles of the Sacred Heart St. Mary’s Province White Plains, NY Humility of Mary of Jesus Davenport, IA Hamden, CT Carmelite Friars (Order of Congregation of the (Order of ) Darien, IL Mission (Vincentians) Saint Augustine) Philadelphia, PA Our Mother of Good Carmelite Sisters of Counsel Province St. Therese of Infant Jesus Congregation of the Olympia Fields, IL Oklahoma City, OK Passion () , IL Basilian Fathers Carmelite Sisters of Toronto, ON, Canada the Aged and Infirm Crosier Fathers and Brothers Phoenix, AZ Benedictine Germantown, NY Collegeville, MN Cenacle Sisters (Our Lady of Daughters of Charity of Retreat in the Cenacle) Saint Vincent de Paul Benedictine Monks Albany, NY Conception, MO North American Province Chicago, IL Daughters of Charity of Benedictine Monks Saint Vincent de Paul Latrobe, PA Christian Brothers (Brothers of the Christian Schools) Emmitsburg, MD Benedictine Monks Baltimore Province Daughters of Charity of New Haven, KY Adamstown, MD Saint Vincent de Paul Benedictine Monks Christian Brothers (Brothers of Evansville, IN St. Meinrad, IN the Christian Schools), Daughters of Charity of Midwest Province Saint Vincent de Paul Benedictine Monks Burr Ridge, IL Washington, DC Los Altos Hills, CA Christian Brothers (Brothers of Daughters of Charity of Benedictine Monks the Christian Schools), Weston, VT Saint Vincent de Paul San Francisco Province St. Louis, MO Benedictine Sisters Napa, CA Atchison, KS Daughters of Mary Immaculate Claretian Missionaries (Marianists) Benedictine Sisters Chicago, IL San Antonio, TX Bismarck, ND Congregation of Bon Secour Discalced Carmelite Friars Benedictine Sisters Marriottsville, MD Redlands, CA Duluth, MN Congregation of Divine Discalced Carmelite Benedictine Sisters Providence Beacon, NY Ferdinand, IN San Antonio, TX Discalced Carmelite Nuns Benedictine Sisters Congregation of Holy Cross, Concord, NH Fort Smith, AR Eastern Province of Brothers Discalced Carmelite Nuns Benedictine Sisters New Rochelle, NY Latrobe, PA Mount Angel, OR Discalced Carmelite Nuns 16 Port Tobacco, MD c o n t r i b u t o r s

Discalced Carmelite Nuns Franciscan Friars Jesuits (), Santa Fe, NM () Wisconsin Province St. Barbara Province Milwaukee, WI Discalced Carmelite Nuns Sacramento, CA Shoreline, WA Ladies of Bethany Franciscan Friars Pittsburgh, PA Discalced Carmelite Nuns (Order of Friars Minor) Springfield, MO St. John the Baptist Prov- Little Portion Franciscan Sisters Republic, MO Dominican Congregation of ince Saint Catherine de Ricci Cincinnati, OH Little Sisters of the Poor Upper Darby, PA Franciscan Friars, Croatian Baltimore, MD Dominican Sisters Custody of the Marianists (Society of Mary) Adrian, MI Chicago, IL St. Louis, MO Dominican Sisters Franciscan Friars, Amityville, NY Regular New Orleans, LA Minneapolis, MD of the Schools Bayonne, NJ Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers Maryknoll, NY Maryknoll Sisters Maryknoll, NY Medical Mission Sisters Philadelphia, PA Mill Hill Sisters Albany, NY Missionaries of the Precious Blood, Cincinnati Province Dayton, OH Missionaries of the Precious Blood, Kansas City Province Liberty, MO Missionaries of the Sacred Heart Aurora, IL Missionary of Mary Immaculate Washington, DC Missionary Servants of the The 2007 Fall Orientation Program for New Vocation Directors was held at Most Blessed Philadelphia, PA the Marillac Center in Leavenworth, KS. Missionary Sisters of Dominican Sisters Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady of Columbus, OH Our Lady Winooski, VT Baton Rouge, LA Dominican Sisters Missionary Sisters of the Great Bend, KS Franciscan Sisters of Allegany Holy St. Bonaventure, NY Dominican Sisters Ardmore, PA Racine, WI Franciscan Sisters of Missionary Sisters of the Little Falls, MN Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Dominican Sisters Little Falls, MN Sinsinawa, WI Reading, PA Franciscan Sisters of Missionary Sisters of the Dominican Sisters Perpetual Adoration Spark Hill, NY Sacred Heart of Jesus La Crosse, WI New York, NY Dominican Sisters Franciscan Sisters of Springfield, IL Norbertine Fathers and St. Paul, MN Brothers ( of Dominican Sisters of San Rafael St. Paul, MN Premontre) San Francisco, CA Franciscan Sisters of the Poor DePere, WI Cincinnati, OH Norbertine Fathers and Corapolis, PA Franciscan Sisters of the Brothers (Canons Regular of Sacred Heart Premontre) Felician Sisters Paoli, PA Lodi, NJ Frankfort, IL Sisters of the Franciscan Friars Hospital Sisters of Saint Francis Springfield, IL Sacred Heart (Order of Friars Minor) Hubbard, OH Sacred Heart Province Jesuits (Society of Jesus), St. Louis, MO Chicago Province Chicago, IL 17 c o n t r i b u t o r s

Oblates of Saint Francis de Servites (Order of of Sales, Toledo-Detroit Servants of Mary) the Americas Province Chicago, IL Omaha, NE Toledo, OH of BVM Sisters of Mercy of Our Lady of Victory Dubuque, IA the Americas Missionary Sisters Silver Spring, MD Huntington, IN Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati Mount St. Joseph, OH Sisters of Mercy of Pallotine Fathers and Brothers the Americas (Society of the Sisters of Charity of Halifax St. Louis, MO Catholic Apostolate) Quincy, MA Milwaukee, WI Sisters of Mercy of Sisters of Charity of the Americas, Pallotine Missionary Sisters Leavenworth NyPPPaW Community Florissant, MO Leavenworth, KS Buffalo, NY Sisters of Charity of Nazareth P.I.M.E. Missionaries Nazareth, KY Sisters of Notre Dame (Pontifical Institute of Covington, KY Foreign Missions) Sisters of Charity of New York Detroit, MI Bronx, NY Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, U.S. Leadership Poor Clare Nuns Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill Wilmington, DE Los Altos Hills, CA Chicago, IL Sisters of the (Congregation of Sisters of Charity of the Tustin, CA the Most Holy Redeemer) Incarnate Word Baltimore Province Houston, TX Sisters of the Holy Family Brooklyn, NY New Orleans, LA Redemptorists (Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer) Denver Province Denver, CO Redemptorists (Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer) Richmond Vice Province New Smyrna Beach, FL Religious Hospitallers of Saint Joseph Montreal, QC, Canada Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary Tarrytown, NY Religious Teachers Filippini Province of Saint Lucy Morristown, NJ Sacramentine Nuns Scarsdale, NY Scalabrinians In 2007 over 400 participants attended the various programs and workshops (Missionaries of St. Charles) sponsored by NRVC. Oak Park, IL School Sisters of Notre Dame Sisters of Christian Charity Sisters of the Little Company Elm Grove, IL Mendham, NJ of Mary Evergreen Park, IL School Sisters of Notre Dame Mankato, MN St. Laurent, QC, Canada Sisters of the Living Word Arlington Heights, IL School Sisters of Notre Dame Sisters of Mercy of St. Louis, MO the Americas Sisters of the Most Baltimore, MD Precious Blood School Sisters of Saint Francis O’Fallon, MO Milwaukee, WI Sisters of Mercy of the Americas Sisters of the Precious Blood Belmont, NC Dayton, OH Chelsea, MI Sisters of Mercy of the Americas Sisters of the Presentation Servants of Mary Burlingame, CA San Francisco, CA Kansas City, MO Servants of the Holy Sisters of Mercy of Sisters of the Presentation Heart of Mary the Americas of Mary Kankakee, IL Chicago, IL Manchester, NH Servants of the Immaculate Sisters of Mercy of Sisters of the Heart of Mary the Americas Presentation of the BVM Saco, ME Cincinnati, OH Dubuque, IA Sisters of Providence 18 Holyoke, MA c o n t r i b u t o r s

Sisters of Providence Sisters of the Holy Cross Seattle, WA Notre Dame, IN DIOCESES Sisters of the Resurrection Sisters of the Holy Redeemer Most Reverend Gregory M. Chicago, IL Huntingdon Valley, PA Aymond Diocese of Austin Sisters of Saint Francis Sisters of the Austin, TX of Rochester Presentation of the BVM Rochester, MN Aberdeen, DS Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito Sisters of Saint Francis Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother Diocese of Palm Beach of Savannah Broken Arrow, OK Palm Beach Gardens, FL Savannah, MO Sisters, Servants of the Most Reverend Paul Bradley Sisters of Saint Francis of the Diocese of Pittsburgh Congregation of Immaculata, PA Pittsburgh, PA Our Lady of Lourdes Sylvania, OH Sisters, Servants of the Most Reverend Todd D. Brown Immaculate Heart of Mary Diocese of Orange Sisters of Saint Francis of the Monroe, MI Orange, CA West Peoria, IL Sisters, Servants of Most Reverend Daniel M. Mary Immaculate Bucheliein, OSB Sisters of Saint Casimir Sloatsburg, NY Archdiocese of Indianapolis Chicago, IL Indianapolis, IN Society of Helpers Sisters of Saint Joseph of Chicago, IL Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio Carondalet Diocese of Brooklyn Society of Mary Reparatrix Latham, NY Brooklyn, NY Riverview, MI Sisters of Saint Joseph of His Eminence Daniel N. Society of the Daughters of Carondalet Cardinal DiNardo the Heart of Mary Los Angeles, CA Archdiocese of Galveston- Holyoke, MA Houston Sisters of Saint Joseph of Houston, TX Carondalet Society of the Divine Savior Milwaukee, WI St. Louis, MO Most Reverend Wilton D. Gregory Archdiocese of Atlanta Sisters of Saint Joseph of Society of the Divine Word Atlanta, GA Carondalet Los Angeles, CA St. Paul, MN Society of the Holy Child of His Eminence William Cardinal Keeler Sisters of Saint Joseph of Jesus Archdiocese of Baltimore Chambery Drexel Hill, PA Baltimore, MD West Hartford, CT Society of the Sacred Heart Most Reverend Paul S. Loverde Sisters of Saint Joseph of Cluny St. Louis, MO Diocese of Arlington Newport, RI Sulpicians (Society of Arlington, VA Sisters of Saint Joseph of Saint Sulpice) Most Reverend Michael D. Concordia Baltimore, MD Pfeifer, OMI Concordia, KS Trappist Monks (Cistercian Diocese of San Angelo Sisters of Saint Joseph of Erie Order of the Strict San Angelo, TX Erie, PA Observance) Peosta, IA Most Reverend Michael A. Sisters of Saint Joseph of Peace Saltarelli Bellevue, WA Trappist Monks (Cistercian Diocese of Wilmington Order of the Strict Wilmington, DE Sisters of Saint Joseph of Peace Observance) Englewood Cliffs, NJ Spencer, MA Most Reverend William K. Weigand Diocese of Sacramento Sisters of Saint Joseph of Trappistines (Cistercian Nuns Sacramento, CA Philadelphia of the Strict Observance) Philadelphia, PA Dubuque, IA OTHER FRIENDS Sisters of Saint Joseph of Trinitarians (Order of the Rochester Most Holy Trinity) Anonymous (3) Rochester, NY Baltimore, MD J. S. Paluch Co., Inc Sisters of Saint Joseph of Ursuline Sisters of Louisville Franklin Park, IL Toronto Louisville, KY Toronto, ON, Canada National Coalition for Ursuline Sisters Church Vocations Sisters of Saint Mary of Oregon Youngstown, OH Chicago, IL Beaverton, OR Ursuline Sisters of the Dr. Patricia L. Skarda, CC Sisters of Cyril and Roman Union Northampton, MA Methodius Chrystal City, MO Danville, PA TrueQuest Communications Viatorians (Clerics of Chicago, IL Sisters of the Blessed Saint Viator) Sacrament Arlington Heights, IL U.S. Council of Serra International Bensalem, PA Chicago, IL Sisters of the Good Shepherd Baltimore, MD Ms. Paula Waters Jamaica, NY Park Ridge, IL 19 National Religious Vocation Conference 5401 S. Cornell Avenue, Suite 207, Chicago, IL 60615-5664 Voice: 773-363-5454 • Fax: 773-363-5530 [email protected] • www.nrvc.net