Stories & News
Meet some of the men and women who benefit from the Retirement Fund for Religious.
Thank You Sisters!
On a snowy February morning, six members of the Bernardine Franciscans of Reading, Pennsylvania, donned their best smiles and were photographed for the 2019 Retirement Fund for Religious (RFR) campaign materials.
Sister Charlene Herinckx, SSMO: Sharing A Hand Up
Sister Charlene Herinckx, superior general of the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon, understands that each religious community’s retirement circumstances are unique. As a volunteer consultant for the National Religious Retirement Office (NRRO) Planning and Implementation Assistance program, she tries to help communities find strategies that are right for them.
The NRRO Receives Distinguished Service Award
Recently, the National Catholic Development Conference (NCDC) recognized the National Religious Retirement Office (NRRO) with an award for distinguished service.
$25 million distributed for care of elderly Catholic sisters, brothers, priests in religious orders
In June, the National Religious Retirement Office (NRRO) distributed $25 million to 360 religious communities to aid in the care of senior members.
Taking the NRRO Mission on the Road
On Thursday, May 10, roughly 40 women and men religious from five (arch)dioceses gathered to learn more about the National Religious Retirement Office (NRRO).
Moments of Grace
On February 20-21, 2018, the National Religious Retirement Office (NRRO) offered Moments of Grace, a workshop to help congregational leaders provide care and assistance for members with dementia.