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three former jvs receive VEV fellowship

Three former Jesuit Volunteer, Sara Prendergast (Grays Harbor, WA ’10-11), Ian Roeber (Boise, ID ’09-10, Juneau, AK ’10-11) and Erika Spaet (Portland, OR ’09-11), will be entering as Master of Divinity students, and have been recognized by The Fund for Theological Education (FTE) as young leaders who demonstrate gifts for ministry and a passion to serve others.   … Read more

oregonian article features jv americorps member caroline kelly

The Oregonian published an article today, featuring Jesuit Volunteer AmeriCorps Member Caroline Kelly and other Oregonians who offer their perspectives on the link between food and faith. An excerpt from the article, entitled “Ethical Eating”: Eating seasonally creates “a child-like anticipation,” she [Kelly] says. “Peaches were in season, and then they were gone. I missed … Read more

advent means waiting

Current JV Claire Smith (Gresham, OR ’12-13) shared a reflection with the Portland JVC Northwest community Tuesday evening at our annual Advent Gathering. The following paragraphs are an excerpt, for the rest of the reflection, click here to download: Advent means waiting-Claire Smith Reflection As a child, I must confess, Advent frustrated me. I remember hearing … Read more

taking the plunge

Area Director, Anthony DeLorenzo, reflects on the Jesuit Volunteers’ willingness to take the plunge into their JV years:   Between the week-long Orientation in August and area directors’  first area visits beginning mid-September, most area directors have limited contact with the Jesuit Volunteers in their region.  But having two JV communities located within one mile … Read more

spirituality retreats

 Area Director, Anthony DeLorenzo, shares about joining the Big Sky Spirituality Retreat in early June: The Big Sky spirituality retreat took place the first weekend of June just outside of Bozeman, Montana.  Two guests, Fr. Joseph Retzel and Fr. Bob Eriksen from Hays, MT, joined the Jesuit Volunteers for a weekend to reflect upon and … Read more

jvc northwest offers support for the leadership conference of women religious (lcwr)

Background:  The Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) is an association of the leaders of congregations of Catholic women religious in the United States. The conference has more than 1500 members, who represent more than 80 percent of the 57,000 women religious in the United States.  In April, the Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith … Read more

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Upcoming Virtual Events

"JVC Northwest 101: Service and Community"

Thursday, April 7 | 7:00pm ET / 4:00pm PT
Learn about all that makes a year of service with JVC Northwest unique. We’ll talk about the opportunities available, what intentional community looks like, and dive into our values of social and ecological justice, simple living, and spirituality/reflection. There will also be plenty of time for Q+A. Register here. 

"How to Make Your Application Stand Out"

Wednesday, April 20 | 7:00pm ET / 4:00pm PT
Learn how you can position yourself to be a strong candidate for service with JVC Northwest. With one week left before the April 26 priority deadline, this will also be the perfect time to get a handle on each step of the application, interview, matching, and placement process. Register here. 

Where Are the JVC Northwest Recruiters Going Next?

Check out our upcoming recruitment events below. Don’t see your school or town on the list? Reach out to us at recruiter@jvcnorthwest.org to let us know you’d like us to pay your town a visit! 

10/13/2022 
Notre Dame | Info Session: Discerning Post Graduate Service | 6:30 PM | COffee House in Geddes Hall

10/17/2022
Marquette | Info session (1-2) office hours (2-4) | Career Services Center – Seminar Room