I volunteered at Annunciation House in El Paso, Texas, from 2002-2003. It was an extraordinary year of accompaniment with migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border, one that remains deeply etched in my heart. As a Puerto Rican and Cuban woman, it was especially meaningful to accompany people whose language, culture, and stories resonated so closely with […]
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January Newsletter
January Newsletter As this year begins, wherever you are feeling called to serve, whether in your neighborhood, your school, with friends and family, or through advocacy and public witness, know that you are part of something larger. Our prayers are with you, and we are grateful to walk alongside a community that continues to choose […]
the 2025 Annual Report is Here!
Catholic Volunteer Network’s FY2025 Annual Report is now available. It highlights how we worked to strengthen and promote the field of faith inspired service in a year when so many people needed steady care. We helped connect people to service opportunities, strengthened our network through collaboration and opportunities for professional development, and lifted up service […]
Request for Proposals: Somatic Care Initiative
We are grateful to share that Catholic Volunteer Network has received new grant funding to strengthen the well-being of staff and volunteers of our member programs through a somatic care initiative. CVN programs accompany refugees, immigrants, survivors of violence, the unhoused and impoverished communities and have done so for many years through countless seasons and […]
July Newsletter
July Newsletter: Growth, Hope, and Bold Next Steps As many in our network close out school years, service terms, and fiscal calendars, this month brings a natural moment of transition. At Catholic Volunteer Network, we’re entering a season of growth—with new leadership updates, reflections from the field, and renewed commitments to justice and solidarity. A […]