Pictured: Member Coordinators
The National Religious Vocation Conference (NRVC) hosted its annual Member Area Coordinator Gathering the week of September 14th at the Carmelite Spiritual Center in Darien, Illinois.
The event, rooted in the Convocation 2026 theme “Bearers of Hope/Portadores de Esperanza/Sứ Giả Hy Vọng,” united coordinators from across the United States for inspiration, strategic dialogue, and spiritual renewal. 
Participants, including Sr. June Fitzgerald, immersed themselves in a dynamic agenda that blended community building, collaborative planning, and reflective prayer.
A key component of the event was the National Board Update, which provided insight into the organization’s current initiatives and future direction and revitalized Member Areas.
Thought-provoking brainstorming sessions addressed topics such as “Talk it up Tuesday” programming, web strategy - “Website Keepers & Sleepers,” and new content proposals for the HORIZON Journal.
Coordinators participated in video recording sessions for the “Walking Humbly Together” video series, sharing collective wisdom and perspectives that will shape upcoming NRVC initiatives. 
As “Bearers of Hope,” the Member Area Coordinators reaffirmed their commitment to nurturing vocations and guiding those discerning religious life and concluded with renewed energy, a strengthened sense of mission, and a unified vision for the future of religious vocations.