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Catholic Volunteer Network Discernment Retreats 

Catholic Volunteer Network now hosts discernment retreats for current volunteers and alumni who are contemplating their next steps. Join us for a weekend retreat and enjoy the opportunity to get away from the busyness of life and join with others in the spirit of discernment. These retreats are made available free of charge thanks to the support of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation. Travel stipends are also available. Retreats will take place all across the U.S. in the upcoming months Click here for more details.

Given: Catholic Young Women’s Leadership Forum

June 7-12, 2016

Washington, DC

GIVEN: the Catholic Young Women’s Leadership Forum is a first-of-its-kind event that will help unleash the gifts of young women within the Catholic Church and the world! Sponsored by the CMSWR in collaboration with the Hilton Foundation, GIVEN will bring 300 rising leaders, selected by application, together with Religious and lay leaders from various disciplines for a full scholarship, week-long immersion in faith formation, leadership skills training and networking. Click here for more details.

 

From Mission to Mission Re-Entry Workshops

July 7-10, 2016 / Chicago, IL

October 13-16, 2016 / Philadelphia, PA

From Mission to Mission seeks to help returned missioners and volunteers live mission here in their home culture, in a way that honors those to whom they have said goodbye. Their workshops are for domestic AND international volunteers and missioners from any program, university, diocese, etc. Former volunteers can attend our workshop in the months or even years after completing their term of service. The workshop is not just for those who recently finished their service. Click here for more details.

 

Catholics on Call – Young Adult Conference

August 3-6, 2016

Chicago, IL

Every summer, Catholics on Call hosts a four-day program at Catholic Theological Union (CTU) in Chicago. This experience is designed for women and men (ages 18 to 30) who may be thinking about a life of service in the Church as a lay minister, religious sister or brother, or priest, and those who are undecided and want guidance in determining how God is calling them. Click here for more details.