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Welcome to the website of the United States
Association of Consecrated Virgins (USACV)
A voluntary association of consecrated virgins living in the world. The purpose of the USACV is to provide support to 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.
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.
The 2022 United States Convocation of Consecrated Virgins:
We are delighted to announce details about our 2022 Convocation, which will be held June 24-28th in La Crosse, Wisconsin. All consecrated virgins, from any country, are invited to attend. The invitation is also being extended to candidates for consecration who have attended a previous Information Conference.
Convocation attendees will stay at the Franciscan Spirituality Center in downtown La Crosse, with most of our daytime programming held at the nearby Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. This year's theme is "Communion in the Bride of Christ."
- For general convocation information, including who may attend, fees, facility descriptions, and hints for planning travel:
- For a look at the detailed program:
- For a paper registration form:
- For a link to the online registration:
February 2, 2022 issue of The Lamp is now available.
The 2022 Information Conferences on the Vocation of Consecrated Virginity:
El Centro Internacional de Recursos para el Ordo virginum (IRC) de la USACV-IRC se compace en anunciar una Conferencia de Información virtual en español, Marzo 25-27, 2022. Los detalles y la información para registrarse sestán disponibles aqui. (The USACV-IRC is pleased to announce the inaugural Spanish-language Information Conference, to be held March 25-27, 2022).
For details click here.
The USACV-IRC is pleased to announce the 2022 Information Conference (English), which will be held in virtual format, July 29-31, 2022, from 1:00pm to 6:00pm EDT each day. Registration forms will be available soon. Contact info@consecratedvirgins.org for more information.
We are currently accepting 2022 Membership Registration!
CLICK HERE FOR MAIL ORDER FORM
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the promulgation of the revised Rite of Consecration of Virgins.
Pope Francis message to consecrated virgins, May 31, 2020: click here
Letter from the Cardinal Braz de Aviz, Prefect of CICLSAL: click here
Message from Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke to consecrated virgins, May 31, 2020: click here
Prayer Vigil for May 31, 2020 in English: click here
The International Meeting of the Ordo Virginum in Rome has been postponed:
To see the Vatican announcement: Click here
Regina caeli VIRTUAL CHOIR of Consecrated Virgins and Candidates
Coro Virual de Vírgenes Consagradas y Candidatas
Virtueller Chor der geweihten Jungfrauen und Kandidatinnen
Choeur Virtuel des Vierges Consacrées et Candidates
Coro Virtuale delle Vergine Consacrate e Candidate
Coro Virtual de Virgens Consagradas e Candidatas
Here is the link to the virtual choir: https://bit.ly/ReginaCaeli
Thank you to everyone who participated!
Order form for the 2019 Informational Conference recording is now available! Click here
Order form for the 2019 Convocation recording is now available! Click here
Our products can be purchased online!
Please visit our online store. Click here to start shopping!
Join us in praying for Pope Francis' Prayer Intentions for May:
Faith-Filled Young People:
We pray for all young people, called to live life to the fullest; may they see in Mary's life the way to listen, the depth of discernment, the courage that faith generates, and the dedication to service.
If you would like to make a donation to the United States Association of Consecrated Virgins, Click Here.
All donattions are tax deductable as permitted by law; The USACV-IRC is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)3 of the U.S. Tax Code