Dear CVN Community, As this year’s election draws near, we are reminded of the profound ways in which our faith values and civic responsibility intersect. As service organizations, we witness daily the impact of policy decisions on the lives of those we serve—families struggling with poverty, underserved communities striving for equal access to essential resources, […]
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from our New Membership & Development Manager
Greetings CVN Community, I am so excited about the opportunity to serve you as the Membership and Development Manager. I owe so much to this network and look forward to giving back in ways that build CVN up and create space or all to engage. Here is a little about me, I am originally from […]
Holy Risk and New Spaces
A Reflection for CVN Members by Yonce Shelton, Executive Director As I move on after five years leading Catholic Volunteer Network, I am reflecting on how I have always regarded CVN member program leaders as spiritual entrepreneurs. Most of the supports and challenges the CVN team offers you reflect that conviction. Our desire to help […]
Accountability, Collaboration, Transformation: CVN’s Sisters INSPIRE
When Catholic Volunteer Network’s co-founder, Pat Mader Stalker, sought an experience of faith and service nearly 60 years ago, she looked to the Mission Helpers of the Sacred Heart. Her experience of encounter and transformation, bridging mission, charism and lay partners, eventually led to CVN. CVN’s origin story illustrates that Catholic Sisters have always […]
Looking back to look forward
Photo by CHUTTERSNAP on Unsplash by Jocelyn A. Sideco, CVN Associate Executive Director I think I first heard of a race car driver’s name in Amy Grant’s song, Good for me. I kept wondering, “Who is Mario Andretti?” Apparently, this Italian-born American has successfully distinguished himself in the field of racing and motorsports and is synonymous with speed. Although I […]