HORIZON INDEXES 1999-2015
Index of 1999 - 2015 HORIZON
Variety issue — Fall 1999, Volume 25, Number 1
“Hope in vocation ministry is not an oxymoron,” by Catherine Bertrand, SSND, p. 3.
“Leisure and the vocation minister: Rediscovering the spiritual value of down time,” by Larry Janowski, OFM, p. 8.
“Let’s build a future for religious brothers,” by Paul Bednarczyk, CSC, p. 15.
“Keep the conversation going between vocation and formation directors,” by James Flint, OSB, p. 22.
“Presenting the option of religious life Where should vocation ministers be?” by Dianne Perry, SSND, p. 26.
“Who are the conservative, separatist and Marian Catholics?” U.S. Catholic editors interview Michael Cuneo, p. 30. Reprinted with permission from Claretian Publications.
Religious life in the new millennium — Winter 2000, Volume 25, Number 2
“An open letter to vocation directors about our future,” by Mary Waskowiak, RSM, page 3.
“Creating a hopeful future for religious life,” by John Klein, FMS, p. 9.
“Portrait of emerging religious communities in the United States,” by Patricia Wittberg, SC and Mary E. Bendyna, RSM, p. 15.
“Effective vocation ministry in an increasingly multicultural church,” by Robert Schreiter, CPPS, p. 22.
“Recentering on the vows lived in community,” by Father Michael Himes, p. 28.
Communal life renewal — Spring 2000, Volume 25, Number 3
“We can revitalize community life,” by Susan Kidd, CND, p. 3.
“The forces that push us toward and pull us away from community,” by Nancy Schreck, OSF, p. 7.
“Making improvement of communal life a vocations priority,” by Deb Davis, PHJC, p. 16.
“Vocation symposium: a method for community renewal,” by Paul Bednarczyk, CSC, p. 23.
“How we live is as important as what we do,” by Brian Paulson, SJ, p. 24.
“How my congregation is renewing our communal life,” by Linda Bechen, RSM, p. 33.
Mentoring and programs for youth and young adults — Summer 2000, Volume 25, Number 4
“NRVC survey on mentoring reveals positive experiences,” by Carol Schuck Scheiber, p. 3.
“Handling the subtleties of vocation mentoring,” by Carole A. Riley, CDP, p. 9.
“Effective vocation programs with a mentoring dimension,” by Carol Schuck Scheiber, p. 14.
“How we stay in touch with promising high school students,” by John Hanley, OSFS, p. 18.
“Vocation outreach to former and current volunteers,” by Theresa Rickard, OP, p. 22.
“Forming youth leaders in a vocation ministry context,” by Corey Brost, CSV and Michael Moseley, p. 25
“Sister, you go girl: a cool way to present religious life to young people,” by Danielle Rossi, p. 30.
“Volleyball as a vocation tool,” by Vicki Lichtenauer, SCL and Barbara Schrader, SCL, p. 34.
Index of 2000-2001 HORIZON
Variety Issue — Fall 2000, Volume 26, Number 1
“Developing a culture of vocations,” by Bishop Robert J. Carlson, p. 3
“A new form of membership: temporary commitment,” HORIZON interviews Joan Chittister, p. 8
“Seeking a new dawn together: organizing a vocation symposium,” by Mary Pat LeRoy, SNJM , p. 13 “Young men speak out about priesthood and religious life,” by Marvin Kitten, SJ, p. 19
“What religious communities should know about Gen X,” by Mary Pellegrino, CSJ, p. 26
“Meeting our diocesan counterparts: a positive joint meeting of NRVC and NCDVD,” by Kathleen Pales, SSJ p. 34
Convocation 2000: Building bridges to young adults — Winter 2001, Volume 26, Number 2
“Lord, it is good to be here!” by Catherine Bertrand, SSND, p. 3
“Building bridges between young adults and members of religious communities,” by Mary Johnson, SND de N, p. 9
“The challenges of crossing life’s bridges,” by Bishop Richard J. Garcia, p. 16
“Strategies to help build bridges between young adults and religious,” by NRVC Convocation 2000 participants,
p. 18
Admissions — Spring 2001, Volume 26, Number 3
“The basics of psychological assessment,” HORIZON interviews Donna Markham, OP, Ph.D., p. 3
“Finding a psychologist to help with assessment,” by Carol Mucha, RSM, p. 7
“Developing policies regarding HIV testing for applicants,” by Jon Fuller, SJ, MD, p. 9
“Religion during adversity: What it tells us about vocation candidates,” by Joseph Guido, OP, p. 17
“Reflections on ‘emerging adults’” by Don Bisson, FMS, p. 24
“How communities are using admissions boards,” by Carol Schuck Scheiber, p. 29
Vocation communications — Summer 2001, Volume 26, Number 4
“With one voice: Addressing vocation communications throughout the congregation,” by Annmarie Sanders, IHM, p. 3
“Work effectively with the news media,” by Beth Murphy, OP, p. 8
“What every vocation minister should know about public relations and advertising,” HORIZON interviews Helen Wilkie, p. 11
“A good story is still the most valuable tool of vocation directors,” by Rev. Eugene Hemrick, p. 18
“10 tips to make you a better speaker,” by Gregory Sandler, p. 23
“Make the most of your Web site by promoting it,” p. 24
“Preaching vocations: Telling the story and wooing hearts,” by Theresa Rickard, OP, p. 28
Index of 2001-2002 HORIZON
Variety Issue — Fall 2001, Volume 27, Number 1
“What does it take to attract and sustain new members to religious communities?” by Catherine Bertrand, SSND, p. 3
“What has happened since the FORUS study gave religious life 10 years to make life-saving changes?” by Miriam D. Ukeritis, CSJ, p. 9
“The essential facts about secular institute vocations,” by Patricia L. Skarda, p. 15
“Peer supervision: path to self-awareness in vocation ministry,” HORIZON interviews Helen Cahill, OP, p. 19
“How one community started building bridges to young adults,” by the Sisters of St. Francis of the Immaculate Conception of Peoria, Ill., p. 23
“Who are today’s young adult Catholics?” by Dean R. Hoge, William G. Dinges, Mary Johnson, SNDdeN, Juan L. Gonzales, Jr., p. 32
The Millennials — Winter 2002, Volume 27, Number 2
“Vocation issues raised by younger candidates,” by Father Raymond P. Carey, p. 3
“Ministering to the Millennials,” by Robert J. McCarty, p. 7
“Snapshot of the Millennial Generation,” by Lori Spanbauer, p. 13
“A new generation of Catholics: Catholic youth in the context of other Catholic generations,” by Margaret M. Howard and Mary E. Bendyna, RSM, p. 18
“Discernment with and for adolescents,” by Leonard J. Altilia, SJ, p. 25
“Connecting with Millennials: Effective programs for reaching out to youth,” by James McVeigh, OSF, p. 30
“A successful vocations program I discovered by accident,” by John Merkelis, OSA, p. 37
Variety issue — Spring 2002, Volume 27, Number 3
“Candidates looking for the ‘best deal’ in religious life,” by Paul Bednarczyk, CSC, p. 3
“Celibate chastity: an affair of the heart,” by Seán Sammon, FMS, p. 7
“Defining, measuring and celebrating success in vocation ministry,” by Tim Anderson, p. 13
“Programs that work: Pilgrimage Tour, Women’s Retreat,” by Mary Pellegrino, CSJ, p. 16
“Issues that need to be explored during vocation discernment,” by Sandra M. Schneiders, IHM, p. 22
“Let’s celebrate consecrated life,” by Katherine Doyle, RSM, p. 31
Strategic planning for vocations / Responses to the sex abuse crisis
Summer 2002, Volume 27, Number 4
“The Vincentian five-year provincial plan for vocation promotion,” p. 3
“Congregation of Notre Dame five-year strategic plan for vocations,” p. 8
“Crosier Fathers and Brothers three-year strategic plan for recruitment,” p. 11
“Vocation plan for the Benedictine Sisters of Ferdinand, Indiana,” p. 13
“Strategic plan for vocations of the Dominican Friars of the Central Province,” p. 15
“Five-year vocation plan of the Sisters of Notre Dame, Toledo, Ohio,” p. 18
“How one community made vocations a major priority,” by Carol Schuck Scheiber, p. 21
“Operating plan for the National Vocations Office of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ,” p. 23
“Vocational assessment helps for identifying candidates at risk for pedophilia and ephebophilia,” by Father Raymond P. Carey, p. 26
“Frequently asked questions about sexual misconduct by clergy and religious,” by the National Religious Vocation Conference board of directors in collaboration with Father Raymond P. Carey, p. 29
“One vocation director’s response to the sex abuse scandals,” by Warren Sazama, SJ, p. 31
“Resources on child sexual abuse in the Catholic church and in society at large,” p.33
“The Catholic Church and child sexual abuse,” by Father Stephen J. Rossetti, p. 34
Index of 2002-2003 HORIZON
Ten years at the helm of NRVC / Discernment — Fall 2002, Volume 28, Number 1
“Taking stock of national vocation ministry: Where have we been? Where are we going?” by Catherine Bertrand, SSND, p. 3
“Discerning a religious vocation: some reflections,” by William A. Barry, SJ, p. 9
“Discernment as an experience of the Holy Spirit,” by Quentin Hackenewerth, SM, p. 12
“False fears: How evil can undermine God’s call,” by Warren Sazama, SJ, p. 15.
“A general approach to guiding vocational discernment,” by Michael Scanlan, TOR, p. 18
“You’re not alone: Journey groups bring discerners together for support and prayer,” by Carolyn Jost, SSND, p. 22
“Extending the circle of community: forming a house for sisters and laywomen,” by Mary Beth Minges, SCL and Amy Willcott, SCL, p. 25
“Giving young adults discernment tools: Christian decision-making workshops,” by Linda Bechen, RSM, p. 29
“Current books, music and videos for discernment,” p. 31
“Survey shows Busy Person’s Retreat holds some value for vocation ministers,” by Gayle Rusbasan, p. 33
Dimensions of Diversity: Convocation 2002 — Winter 2003, Volume 28, Number 2
“Fools for Christ: Promoting vocations in tumultuous times,” by Paul Bednarczyk, CSC, p. 3
“Issues of sexual diversity and the call to religious life,” by Donna Markham, OP, p. 8
“Toward a new understanding of cultural encounter in our communities,” by Marie Chin, RSM, p. 13
“Welcoming ‘the other’ in our midst,” by Rev. Virgilio Elizondo, p. 19
“Sexual diversity and contemporary U.S. religious life,” by Seán D. Sammon, FMS, p. 23
Vocations and community life — Spring 2003, Volume 28, Number 3
“What does community mean? What do candidates dream about?” by Gaston Lessard, SM, p. 3
“What I was looking for in community and what I found,” by Julie Brandt, SSND, p. 7
“Community life in the monastic tradition: a call to conversion,” by Anita Louise Lowe, OSB, p. 11
“Community: ready or not?” by Kathleen Bryant, RSC, p. 14
“Community, communitas and downward mobility,” by Anthony J. Gittins, CSSp, p. 18
“Outline of a successful vocation retreat for Hispanic young adults,” by Clemente Barrón, CP, p. 26
“Follow-up to NRVC’s ‘Dimensions of Diversity’ Convocation,” by Susan Kidd, CND, p. 32
“The labyrinth of cultures” p. 35
The vow of poverty and vocations — Summer 2003, Volume 28, Number 4
“Reflections from a new member on the vow of poverty,” by Jesús Alonso, CSC, p. 3
“Vowed poverty: Gospel stewardship in a consumerist society,” by Richard Woods, OP, p. 7
“The vow of consecrated poverty and other scary words,” by Mary Pat Garvin, RSM, p. 13
“Religious poverty: witness to the risen Christ,” by Michael D. Guinan, OFM, p. 17
“Surprised by splendor: new members and the vow of poverty,” by Janet Mock, CSJ, p. 21
“To live in poverty is to live in love,” by Melania Strehl, SND, p. 26
“Sample financial policies,” p. 31
Index of 2003-2004 HORIZON
The vow of obedience and vocations, Fall 2003, Volume 29, Number 1
“Obedience: showing up and listening for God,” by Mary Pellegrino, CSJ, p. 3
“Exploring three dimensions of the vow of obedience,” by Howard Gray, SJ, p. 7
“The challenge of obedience,” by Gertrude Foley, SC, p. 11
“Obedience as sacrifice and blessing,” by Kevin Griffith, CFC, p. 15
“Dissecting a typical conversation about the vow of obedience,” by Matthew R. McKenna, CSC, p. 19
“Obedience, lived daily, takes us beyond our dreams,” by M. Barbra Ostheimer, SND, p. 24
“The wisdom of obedience for communities in mission,” by Stephen Glodek, SM, p. 27
Vocation themes in popular media, Winter 2004, Volume 29, Number 2
“TV can be a vocation ministry tool,” by Bill Miller, p. 3
“A brief theology of television,” by Teresa Blythe, p. 9
“What Harry Potter has to say about vocation,” by Kathleen McDonagh, IWBS, p. 11
“A novice’s perspective on vocation messages in pop media,” by David Johnson, OSC, p. 17
“Seen any good movies lately?” by Lou Ella Hickman, IWBS, p. 20
“Finding vocation themes in popular movies,” by Rose Pacatte, FSP, p. 27
“Celibacy at the movies,” by Jim Kent, OFM Conv., p. 31
“Popular music can help us deliver a vocation message,” by Susan Kidd, CND, p. 33
“A workshop to energize the community and form bonds with young adults,” by Jim Kent, OFM, Conv., p. 37
Making the most of diversity, Spring 2004, Volume 29, Number 3
Ecclesial diversity
“Making ecclesial diversity work,” by Nancy Schreck, OSF, p. 3
“Catholic identity, New Age and women religious,” by Patricia McCann, RSM, p. 8
“Crisis of Catholic identity in women’s communities a challenge for vocation ministers,” by Terry Rickard, OP, p. 12
Cultural and ethnic diversity
“How my community embraces multicultural living,” by Cathy Wright, LSJ, p. 15
“A conversation with cultural diversity teachers,” by María Elena Gonzalez, RSM, p. 20
“Community life for the lone person of a different ethnic group,” by LaReine-Marie Mosely, SND, p. 26
“Inviting people who are racially or culturally different into our communities,” by Clarence Williams, CPPs, p. 31
“Multicultural resources,” p. 38
The vow of celibacy and vocations, Summer 2004, Volume 29, Number 4
“A life of communal celibacy,” by Rea McDonnell, SSND, p. 3
“Celibate chastity: a sacrifice because of the kingdom of heaven,” by R. Douglas-Adam Greer, OP, p. 8
“Taking a sexual history,” by Lynn M. Levo, CSJ, p. 13
“The gift of sexuality: its challenge and blessing within a life of vowed celibacy,” by Kevin P. McClone, p. 21
“Boundaries for celibates,” by Dee Bernhardt, p. 26
“Sexuality and spirituality,” by Ronald Rolheiser, OMI, p. 31
“How to develop an effective discernment house for college students,” by Larry Atkinson, CSC, p. 35
Index of 2004-2005 HORIZON
Variety edition, Fall 2004, Volume 30, Number 1
“10 keys to vocation ministry success,” by Paula Mary Palasz, CSSF, p. 3
“Strategic planning can make you more effective,” by Roger N. Trendowski, p. 8
“Developing a strategic plan with a consultant,” by Debbie Drago, RGS, p. 11
“Implications of small-group living arrangements,” by Patricia Wittberg, SC, p. 14
“Understanding and serving young adults in a changing world,” by Father Michael Keating, p. 20
“The broad spectrum of young adult Catholics,” by Mary Anne Reece, p. 24
“Fostering a healthy intergenerational community,” by Robert Schreiter, CPPS, p. 28
“A parish mission that fosters a vocation culture,” by Marilyn Minter, CSSF, p. 32
Convocation 2004
Fidelity to Jesus: a paradigm of hope, Winter 2005, Volume 30, Number 2
“Nurturing a hope rooted in Jesus,” by Paul Bednarczyk, CSC, p 3