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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 »
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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 »
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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.
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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Catholic Volunteer Network 2020 Annual Report

Catholic Volunteer Network is pleased to announce the release of its 2020 Annual Report. Read the report below.
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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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