The United States Association of Consecrated Virgins (USACV) is a voluntary association of consecrated virgins living in the world.  The USACV's purpose is to support its members in the faithful living out of their vocation to consecrated virginity and "…to assist one another in service to the Church as befits their state" (Canon 604, Code of Canon Law).   The USACV website is designed both to serve our members and to provide information about the vocation of consecrated virginity lived in the world.

The Most Blessed Virgin Mary is our primary patroness, and Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, Virgin, the first native American to be canonized, is also a patroness of the USACV.  We hope you will enjoy browsing the pages of this website to learn more about the ancient vocation of consecrated virginity, newly restored in the Church in 1970 for women living in the world.

 

USACV celebrates our 30th Anniversary in 2026! 

 

Economist, Consultant, Stockbroker, Clerk, Banker:

Author Michael Novak, in his book Business as a Calling: Work and the Examined Life By Michael Novak (The Free Press, 1996) references John Paul II in describing business people as those who embrace their vocation as laity, utilizing virtues of diligence, industriousness, prudence in undertaking reasonable risks, reliability and fidelity in interpersonal relationships, as well as courage in carrying out decisions which are difficult and painful but necessary, both for the overall working of a business and in meeting possible setbacks. Mr. Novak also points out three cardinal virtues the business world fosters in the human person: creativity, building community and practical realism.