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Read CVN’s September Newsletter
We are thrilled to announce the launch of Catholic Volunteer Network’s Monthly Newsletter! This exciting new communication will provide you with... Read more »
Read More Professional Development Opportunity in CST for member program alumni or outgoing volunteers!
The Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development (JPHD) at the USCCB collaborates with the National Catholic Association of Diocesan... Read more »
Read More Where Have All the Volunteers Gone?: Behind the Decline of After-College Service
“We’ve seen closures of full-time faith-based volunteer programs in the last few years. On the other hand, we’ve also seen... Read more »
Read More Statement of Support of Annunciation House and Faith Based Service Providers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday February 23, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT Cecilia Flores, Executive Director, Catholic Volunteer Network cflores@catholicvolunteernetwork.org Statement of Support... Read more »
Read More Sisters’ volunteer programs face changes: revising, pausing, even ending
The landscape of Faith-Based Service continues to change. Read about what is happening with Sisters’ volunteer programs.
Read More Sisters INSPIRE project explores future of faith-based service
Thanks to the Hilton N. Conrad Foundation, CVN was able to dive deeply and pilot three frameworks/archetypes of new service... Read more »
Read More California program will pay college kids $10,000 for a year of volunteer work
On Tuesday, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the expansion of a pilot program that will cover $10,000 of tuition costs... Read more »
Read More Getting Involved with Catholic Relief Services: A Call-to-Action
Catholic Volunteer Network is committed to being in conversation and support of those in service to others and amplifying domestic... Read more »
Read More CVN Joins Volunteer Match
Visibility matters. CVN is constantly looking for ways to lift up this network and member programs. A few months ago,... Read more »
Read More Child Tax Credit Training: America’s Service Commissions
America’s Service Commissions is excited to partner with the White House and Treasury to present this webinar opportunity to learn... Read more »
Read More Many Catholic students fill ‘gap year’ with faith-based service
A growing number of students have been taking a timeout from academics for a year to gain hands-on learning experience... Read more »
Read More CVN Supports 9/11 Day of Service
In recognition of the 20 year anniversary of the tragedies of September 11, 2001, organizations and communities are marking this... Read more »
Read More CVN is Joining in on #ServiceShoutout, a Spotlight on National Service
Last year, Catholic Volunteer Network endorsed the Cultivating Opportunity and Response to the Pandemic through Service (CORPS) Act sponsored by... Read more »
Read More Statement on the Conviction of Derek Chauvin
At this bittersweet time for many, CVN is foremost praying for the family of George Floyd. With the range of thoughts and emotions they... Read more »
Read More Passing of Pat Mader, CVN Co-Founder
Dear CVN, I write to share the sad news that Pat Mader Stalker, co-founder of what is today known as... Read more »
Read More Welcome Our New Associate Executive Director
Catholic Volunteer Network (CVN) is excited to announce that Jocelyn M. Sideco is CVN’s new Associate Executive Director! Jocelyn will... Read more »
Read More NEW GRANT: SISTERS INSPIRE
CVN is transitioning from one Conrad N. Hilton Foundation grant to another. Since 2013, two Conrad N. Hilton Foundation grants... Read more »
Read More Catholic volunteer programs struggle to adapt to pandemic realities
Hundreds of international Catholic volunteers were recalled from their countries of service at the beginning of the pandemic in 2020.... Read more »
Read More CVN welcomes Tina M. Cisarik as its new Development Manager
Catholic Volunteer Network (CVN) is excited to announce that Tina M. Cisarik has joined the CVN team as the new... Read more »
Read More Called to be Peacemakers
In the face of mob violence and political insurrection, we as followers of Jesus are called to be peacemakers. He... Read more »
Read More Catholic Volunteer Network 2020 Annual Report
Catholic Volunteer Network is pleased to announce the release of its 2020 Annual Report. Read the report below.
Read More These 14 senators are all Jesuit-educated. But they don’t vote (or pray) alike.
The nation’s attention will be fixed on the Senate on Wednesday as the body votes to certify the Electoral College... Read more »
Read More Civic Renewal Letter to Presidential Campaigns
We write to you today as Americans deeply concerned about the success of our society. Lack of trust and understanding... Read more »
Read More CVN welcomes Jocelyn A. Sideco as its new Digital Outreach Associate
Catholic Volunteer Network (CVN) is excited to announce that Jocelyn A. Sideco has joined the CVN team as the new... Read more »
Read More Coalition Calls on Presidential Campaigns to Prioritize National Service
WASHINGTON, DC (September 14, 2020) – Today, over a dozen leading military and civilian service organizations released a letter calling... Read more »
Read More Frequently Asked Questions: Service and COVID-19
Whether you’ve already committed to full-time service in fall 2020 or you’re still considering participating in a CVN program, you... Read more »
Read More America needs a post-COVID national service program
Christ’s followers are to be known by their fruits. As I wake from my slumber, I am compelled by the thought of all... Read more »
Read More Sens. Coons, Wicker, bipartisan group of colleagues unveil bill to expand national service dramatically in next COVID-19 relief package
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Marco Rubio... Read more »
Read More Our statement on the killing of George Floyd
The Gospel has been denied, again. Catholic Volunteer Network is heartbroken by the killings of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Ahmaud... Read more »
Read More A Time for Advocacy: Increasing National Service to Meet COVID-19 Needs
Scroll down to “Take Action Here” if you know enough about this effort and are ready to contact Congress! CVN... Read more »
Read More 2020 Top Schools for Service
Celebrating Campus Supporters of Service This National Volunteer Week, Catholic Volunteer Network is celebrating our volunteers who have said “yes”... Read more »
Read More Catholic Volunteer Network Celebrates National Volunteer Week 2020
Welcome to Catholic Volunteer Network’s resource page for National Volunteer Week 2020! This annual event is a chance to celebrate... Read more »
Read More 2019 Mader Award Recipient
Catholic Volunteer Network Honors the InterReligious Task Force on Central America with the Annual Mader Award The Father George Mader... Read more »
Read More 2019 Bishop Francis Award Recipient
Catholic Volunteer Network honors Christian Appalachian Project Alum Mary McNamara with the Annual Bishop Francis Award Catholic Volunteer Network bestows... Read more »
Read More A brief guide to volunteer service programs for Catholics
Faith-based volunteer programs are a unique way to live out the Gospel call to service leadership. Whether you want to... Read more »
Read More Get to Know Cheyenne, our New Recruitment Associate!
Where’s home? I grew up in Orange, California. While I have lived in a handful of other places, I still... Read more »
Read More Welcome Our New Board Members
Please join us in welcoming the following individuals to the CVN Board of Directors! Valarie J. Amica – Catholic Volunteers... Read more »
Read More Educating Campus Ministers – and the Press – About Faith-Based Service
In June, a cohort of ten individuals from CVN member programs attended the Catholic Campus Ministry Association’s (CCMA) “LAUNCH” training... Read more »
Read More Catholic Volunteer Network Supports Serve America Together
For nearly 60 years, Catholic Volunteer Network has believed in the power of service to transform the world. Through service,... Read more »
Read More Become a Grad School Partner with CVN!
Do you want to reach prospective students who have a heart for social justice, professional experience serving in a non-profit... Read more »
Read More How to Get Serious about Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Catholic Volunteer Network staff is engaging in monthly discussions on diversity and racial justice matters as we journey towards becoming... Read more »
Read More CVN welcomes Erin Roberts as its new Development & Communications Manager
Catholic Volunteer Network (CVN) is excited to announce that Erin Roberts has joined the CVN team as the new Development... Read more »
Read More Open Wide Our Hearts: How can we respond to the call to repentance and action?
In November 2018, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops voted on and released “Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call... Read more »
Read More Creating a more just and diverse community
Catholic Volunteer Network Increases Commitment to Racial Justice and Diversity Work During the National Conference on Faith-Based Service last November,... Read more »
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