by Brian Lavelle | Feb 28, 2019 | News
The annual celebration of National Catholic Sisters Week takes place from March 8-14. Created to honor women religious, NCSW is a series of events that instruct, enlighten and bring greater focus to the lives of Sisters. “We anticipate record participation in our...
by Brian Lavelle | Jan 29, 2019 | News
When the CWR Board of Directors recruits new board members each year, we are reminded of the benefits of board service. I was contacted by a board member after I expressed interest in joining the board on a conference evaluation. Serving on the CWR board from 2013...
by Brian Lavelle | Jan 29, 2019 | News
The National Religious Vocation Conference has partnered with the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate to survey all religious institutes and societies of apostolic life to learn more about religious life and religious vocations in the United States. The...
by Brian Lavelle | Jan 29, 2019 | News
The CWR Board of Directors met in Mesa, Arizona from January 15 through January 17. In addition to 14 Board members from across the United States, both international members—Stephanie Manseau (Canada) and Patricia Lenihan (Ireland)—also journeyed to Mesa. The board...
by Brian Lavelle | Dec 20, 2018 | News
December is a time when we reflect on the last year’s activities and make resolutions for the year ahead. Reflections: As I look back on this past year of service on the CWR Board, many things come to mind: establishing opportunities for growth of the organization,...