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A vocation is a call from God to be the person you are most meant to be! Every vocation is sacred and is a way to give one’s life to God. DAVA members are available to accompany those discerning their vocation and provide programs for groups who want to learn more about discernment or religious life.

Meet DAVA Vocation Ministers

Cistercian Monks of Strict Observance (Trappists)

Cistercian Nuns of Strict Observance (Trappistines)

Cistercian Nuns of Strict Observance (Trappistines)

As Cistercian Trappist Monks, we dedicate our time and energy in the midst of community life to a balance of prayer, sacred reading, and manual labor. In our vocation in the Church, we witness to the world that God is the center of our life.

Learn more at www.newmelleray.org

Contact: 

Br. Paul Andrew Tanner

Email: vocations@newmelleray.org


Cistercian Nuns of Strict Observance (Trappistines)

Cistercian Nuns of Strict Observance (Trappistines)

Cistercian Nuns of Strict Observance (Trappistines)

Our Lady of the Mississippi Abbey is a community of women who belong to the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance. Trappistines (our popular name) follow the Rule of St. Benedict and live a contemplative life built on the triad of prayer, spiritual reading and manual labor. Guests are welcome for times of retreat and to share the 

Our Lady of the Mississippi Abbey is a community of women who belong to the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance. Trappistines (our popular name) follow the Rule of St. Benedict and live a contemplative life built on the triad of prayer, spiritual reading and manual labor. Guests are welcome for times of retreat and to share the prayer of the sisters at any time.

Learn more at www.mississippiabbey.org

Contact: 

Sr. Myra Hill

Email: vocations@olmabbey.org


Congregation of the Humility of Mary (CHM)

Cistercian Nuns of Strict Observance (Trappistines)

Congregation of the Humility of Mary (CHM)

Committed to a life of simplicity, humility and joy, the CHM sisters are inspired by Mary’s Magnificat.  We participate in a variety of ministries dedicated to social justice and supporting those in need, in keeping with our life of searching and serving.

Learn more at www.chmiowa.org

Facebook.com/HumilitySisters

Contact: 

Sr. Lynn Mousel

Email: searching@chmiowa.org


Divine Word Missionaries (SVD)

Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration (FSPA)

Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa (OP)

We are a religious congregation of Catholic missionary priests and brothers who minister in over 80 countries around the world. Members serve in a variety of ministry settings proclaiming the Good News through the biblical apostolate, communications,mission animation and justice, peace and the integrity of creation ministries.

Learn more a

We are a religious congregation of Catholic missionary priests and brothers who minister in over 80 countries around the world. Members serve in a variety of ministry settings proclaiming the Good News through the biblical apostolate, communications,mission animation and justice, peace and the integrity of creation ministries.

Learn more at www.svdvocations.org

Facebook.com/SVDvocationsUSA

Twitter.com/dwciowa

Youtube.com/user/DWVocations

Contact: 

Fr. Adam MacDonald, Mr. Len Uhal

Email: luhal@dwci.edu

Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa (OP)

Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration (FSPA)

Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa (OP)

As Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, we are called to proclaim the Gospel through the ministry of preaching and teaching in order to participate in the building of a holy and just Church and society.

Learn more at www.sinsinawa.org

Facebook.com/sinsinawa

Contact: 

Sr. Priscilla Torres, Ms. Michelle Horton

Email: mhorton@sinsinawa.org

Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration (FSPA)

Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration (FSPA)

Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration (FSPA)

We are a community of vowed Franciscan women centered in the Eucharist, committed to be a loving presence through prayer, witness and service.

Learn more at www.fspa.org

Facebook.com/franciscansisters

Twitter.com/fspatweets

Instagram.com/thefranciscansisters

Youtube.com/FranciscanSisters

Blog/Pocast: messyjesus.com

Contact: 

Sr. Julia Walsh

Email: discerning@fspa.org

Holy Spirit Missionary Sisters (SSPS)

Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (BVM)

Holy Spirit Missionary Sisters (SSPS)

We are an international and an intercultural missionary community of more than 3,000 women ministering in 48 countries around the globe. Called by the Spirit, we embrace the world and are sent to people of diverse cultures, religions and backgrounds. We work in health care, education, pastorals, social concerns and many more.
Learn more a

We are an international and an intercultural missionary community of more than 3,000 women ministering in 48 countries around the globe. Called by the Spirit, we embrace the world and are sent to people of diverse cultures, religions and backgrounds. We work in health care, education, pastorals, social concerns and many more.
Learn more at www.ssps-usa.org
Facebook.com/holyspiritmissionarysisters-in-the-USA
Contact:
Sr. Skolastika Wea, SSpS
Email: skolastika@ssps-us.org

Maryknoll Missionaries (MM)

Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (BVM)

Holy Spirit Missionary Sisters (SSPS)

Maryknollers cross borders to transform lives and communities around the world. As missionary priests, sisters, brothers and laity, we live and serve among the poor, oppressed and those who dwell on society’s margins. Together with them, we proclaim the healing, liberating and reconciling Good News of Jesus Christ.
Learn more at www.maryk

Maryknollers cross borders to transform lives and communities around the world. As missionary priests, sisters, brothers and laity, we live and serve among the poor, oppressed and those who dwell on society’s margins. Together with them, we proclaim the healing, liberating and reconciling Good News of Jesus Christ.
Learn more at www.maryknoll.org
Contact:
Mr. Greg Darr
Email: vocation@maryknoll.org

Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (BVM)

Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (BVM)

Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (BVM)

We are a community of Catholic women religious who, in response to a personal call from God, have chosen a vowed life of prayer, ministry, and community. We express our mission of being freed and helping others enjoy freedom in service to God’s people through our core values of freedom, education, charity and justice.
Learn more at www.bv

We are a community of Catholic women religious who, in response to a personal call from God, have chosen a vowed life of prayer, ministry, and community. We express our mission of being freed and helping others enjoy freedom in service to God’s people through our core values of freedom, education, charity and justice.
Learn more at www.bvmcong.org
Facebook.com/bvmsisters
Contact:
Suzie Wright, BVM Associate
Email:  swright@bvmsisters.org 

Sisters of St. Benedict (OSB)

Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (PBVM)

Sisters of St. Francis of Dubuque (OSF)

We are the Sisters of St. Benedict, a monastic community formed by the Gospel and the Rule of St. Benedict. We seek God and create sacred space within self, community and the world, so that we are instruments through which love, justice and peace are manifest and God is glorified.

Learn more at www.smmsisters.org

Facebook.com/BenedictineSis

We are the Sisters of St. Benedict, a monastic community formed by the Gospel and the Rule of St. Benedict. We seek God and create sacred space within self, community and the world, so that we are instruments through which love, justice and peace are manifest and God is glorified.

Learn more at www.smmsisters.org

Facebook.com/BenedictineSistersStMaryMonastery

Contact: 

Sr. Stefanie MacDonald

Email: smacdonald@smmsisters.org

Sisters of St. Francis of Dubuque (OSF)

Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (PBVM)

Sisters of St. Francis of Dubuque (OSF)

We are Dubuque Franciscans who are rooted in the Gospel and in the Spirit of Francis and Clare with the desire to live in right relationship with all creation.

Learn more at www.osfdbq.org

Facebook.com/dubuquefranciscans

Contact: 

Sr. Janet May

Email: mayj@osfdbq.org 

Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (PBVM)

Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (PBVM)

Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (PBVM)

We are Catholic women called by God to a vowed commitment of living the Gospel through prayer, service, and community. Our Presentation mission is to offer hospitality, hope, and love to the world, confront injustice, and work for peace.

Learn more at www.dbqpbvms.org

Facebook.com/dbqpbvms

Instagram.com/dbqpbvms

Twitter.com/dbqpbvms

Youtube.co

We are Catholic women called by God to a vowed commitment of living the Gospel through prayer, service, and community. Our Presentation mission is to offer hospitality, hope, and love to the world, confront injustice, and work for peace.

Learn more at www.dbqpbvms.org

Facebook.com/dbqpbvms

Instagram.com/dbqpbvms

Twitter.com/dbqpbvms

Youtube.com/user/dbqpbvms

Contact:

Sr. Jessi Beck

Email: vocations@dbqpbvms.org

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