Vocation Resources

Useful Links

 

CHURCH

http://usccb.org/
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

http://w2.vatican.va/content/vatican/en.html
Latest news and events from the Holy See

http://www.catholicnews.com/
Activity within the Catholic Church from around the world.

http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/encyclicals/documents/papa-francesco_20150524_enciclica-laudato-si.html
Pope Francis’ encyclical on saving the environment

https://www.facebook.com/groups/catholicsisters/
Public group in support of Catholic Sisters and Nuns

NEWS AND VIEWS

http://bustedhalo.com/
An online magazine for spiritual seekers

https://sojo.net/
Sojourners online publication at the intersection of faith, politics, and culture

http://americamagazine.org/
“America” is a smart, Catholic take on faith and culture, the leading provider of editorial content for thinking Catholics and those who want to know what Catholics are thinking

http://ncronline.org/
Online version of National Catholic Reporter a print and Web news source that stands as one of the few independent journalistic outlets for Catholics and other

PRAYER

http://www.pray-as-you-go.org/home/
A daily prayer session, designed for use on portable MP3 players, to help you pray whenever you find time, but particularly whilst traveling to and from work, study, etc.

http://www.catholicyoungadults.com/masstimes.html
Mass times by city and state

RELIGIOUS LIFE

http://www.religiousministries.com/editorial/index.asp?section=vocations
A guide to Religious Ministries for Catholic Men and Women

http://www.giving-voice.org/
Giving Voice is a peer led organization that creates spaces for younger women religious to give voice to their hopes, dreams and challenges in religious life.

http://www.facebook.com/groups/2205201659/
Public group of men and women vocation discerners

https://www.facebook.com/lifeasasister
Daily reflections, Church news and views, Blog

www.lifeasasister.org
Specifically built to help young adults understand what religious life is all about

https://bonsecours.us/vocations/
Sisters of Bon Secours Vocation site.

http://anunslife.org/
Here at aNunsLife.org, people from around the world gather to explore God’s calling in their lives.

http://globalsistersreport.org/
Sisters from around the world share their stories – (a project of National Catholic Reporter)

SPIRITUALITY

http://www.magisspirituality.org/about-mccs/
The Magis Center for Catholic Spirituality (MCCS) is dedicated to actualizing opportunities to help Catholics deepen their spiritual lives and find inspiration through fellowship and great speakers

https://cac.org/
the Center for Action and Contemplation seeks to empower individuals to live out their sacred soul tasks in service to the world through educational programs and resources:

https://rccbonsecours.com/events/
A perfect spot to enjoy a personal or spiritual retreat. Located just minutes from Baltimore and Washington D.C., on a beautiful 300-acre property providing a perfect setting to accomplish whatever goals you set out to achieve.

VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

For those of you looking for short term volunteer opportunities in your local geographic area, you can begin by using the search feature within google and then calling the organization’s administrative offices or their human resources department.

http://catholicvolunteernetwork.org
Catholic Volunteer Network fosters and promotes full-time domestic and international faith-based volunteer service opportunities for people of all ages, backgrounds, and skills.

http://www.crs.org/
Catholic Relief Services worldwide work with organizations around the world helping the poor and vulnerable

http://project-good-help  Short term summer program for young adult Catholic women who want to make a difference by helping people in need and addressing ecology.

https://bonsecoursvolunteerministry.org/

Bon Secours Volunteer Ministry is a year-long volunteer program for recent college graduates located in Baltimore, Maryland.

http://www.maryknollsociety.org/
Deepen your faith as a short term volunteer: study and learn about cultures, about global realities and about peoples, especially the poor.

YOUNG ADULT ASSOCIATIONS AND GROUPS

http://ncyama.org/
National Catholic Young Adult Ministry Association

http://www.catholicsoncall.org/
Dedicated to helping young adults from diverse backgrounds explore a call to ministry in the Church and to learn about leadership roles as lay ecclesial ministers, men or women religious, or ministry as ordained deacons or priests.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2205201659/
Public group of vocation discerners

http://www.catholicyoungadults.com/
USCCB site listing young adult groups and catholic young adult events

https://www.facebook.com/PaulistCenterYoungAdults
Catholic Young Adult Center -Boston, Mass

http://catholicrva.com/
Catholic Young Adults of Richmond Va.

http://www.baltimorecatholic.com/
Connecting young adults

https://www.facebook.com/Baltimore-Catholic-171995426148763/
Connecting young adults throughout greater Baltimore.

https://bonsecoursyoungadults.org/ a ministry of people in their 20’s and 30’s, single and married, centered in relationship with Jesus Christ and committed to being the Good News of compassion, healing, and liberation.

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