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Read the January Newsletter Here
January Newsletter Summary Happy New Year! This month’s newsletter brings exciting updates and reflections as we start 2025: A Message... Read more »
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Advent Newsletter Summary This Advent season, our newsletter invites you to reflect on hope, solidarity, and service as we prepare... Read more »
Read More Read the October Newsletter Here
October Newsletter Highlights This month’s newsletter is filled with updates to keep you connected and inspired. In this edition, we... Read more »
Read More 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!
| Announcements
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
| In the News, Reports
“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
| Advocacy, Announcements, In the News
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
| In the News, Reports
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
| Advocacy, Announcements
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
| Advocacy
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
| Announcements
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
| Announcements
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
| Announcements
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
| In the News
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
| Announcements
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
| Advocacy
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
| Reports
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.
| In the News
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
| Advocacy
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
| Announcements
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
| Advocacy, In the News
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
| Announcements, In the News
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
| Advocacy, In the News
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
| Advocacy, In the News
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
| Announcements, In the News
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
| Advocacy, In the News
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
| Announcements
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
| Advocacy, Announcements
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
| Announcements
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
| Announcements
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
| In the News
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!
| Announcements
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
| Announcements
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
| Advocacy, In the News
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
| Advocacy, In the News
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!
| Announcements
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
| Announcements, In the News
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
| Announcements
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?
| Announcements, In the News
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
| Announcements, In the News
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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