college and Young Adult Programs

Are you interested in exploring religious life? Here's your chance to spend time with sisters from several communities, hear their stories and ask questions. We will travel to convents in Dubuque, IA and Sinsinawa, WI. There will be time for prayer, personal reflection, shared meals and conversation! This event is open to single women ages 18-45. 

Whether you have a beginning curiosity about religious life or are seriously discerning the possibility this event is for you.

RSVP at bit.ly/DubuquesGotSisters

*Overnight accommodations included.

For more information contact: 

Ms. Michelle Horton (mhorton@sinsinawa.org)

Sr. Janet May (mayj@osfdbq.org)

Sr. Jessi Beck (vocations@dbqpbvms.org) 

Praying with the Sisters

Pray the Sunday scripture with other women of faith and Catholic Sisters on the last Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM CT. The time includes a short introduction, an opening prayer, reading of scripture and sharing in the style of lectio divina, journaling or silent reflection, and offering prayer intentions. This online event is designed for single women ages 18-45. Hosted by Dubuque Area Vocation Association (DAVA). 

Next Opportunity: TBD

For more information contact: 

Sr. Jessi Beck, PBVM (vocations@dbqpbvms.org)

Ms. Michelle Horton (OP) (mhorton@sinsinawa.org)

Sr. Janet May, OSF (mayj@osfdbq.org)

Ask a DAVA member to come to your campus! DAVA members regularly serve as spiritual companions at Busy Person Retreats and give talks to college classes. They are also able to meet with discernment groups, give retreats, and be present to get to know students. Contact us today!

DAVA members can be a resource for vocation education or a companion for vocation discernment. Ask a DAVA member to come to your event or be a companion on the journey. 

Contact us today!

Sixth grade students from several Dubuque area Catholic schools spend a day at Divine Word College Seminary in Epworth to learn about vocations.

SAVE THE DATE:

February 28, 2024

For more information contact: 

Julie Tebbe (tebbej@osfdbq.org)

Every other year, DAVA collaborates with area organizations to host one of the nationally known speakers from NCYC. While  the program  is specifically geared towards youth in grades 6 to 12, all can benefit  from the presentation about “being on fire for our faith.”

2020 Speaker

Katie Prejean-McGrady 

2022 Speaker

Fr. Tim Anastos

2024 Speaker TBD

For more information contact: 

Mr. Len Uhal (luhal@dwci.edu)

DAVA members connect with high school students attending TEC retreats by writing letters of prayerful support.

For more information contact: 

Mr. Len Uhal (luhal@dwci.edu)

Invite a DAVA member to your school, youth group or parish! DAVA members could give elementary, middle and high school presentations, confirmation retreats/presentations, religious education presentations, vocation panels, vocation awareness reflections, presentations for Vocation Awareness Week, Catholic Schools Week, etc. or collaboration with youth ministers and youth activities.

Reach out to any DAVA members listed on the About Us page.