Saint John Vianney Center

Saint John Vianney Center The Saint John Vianney Center shepherds our brothers and sisters in church ministry to be healthy in mind, body, and spirit.

On Friday, May 8th, SJVC will honor Sister Mary Ellen Tennity, General Superior of the Sisters, Servants of the Immacula...
05/07/2026

On Friday, May 8th, SJVC will honor Sister Mary Ellen Tennity, General Superior of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, for her dedicated leadership and commitment to the care and support of Women Religious. We give thanks for her compassionate leadership, generous spirit, and unwavering dedication to the mission of the Church.
As we celebrate 80 Years of Hope and Healing for Clergy and Religious, you can be part of this special milestone by making a gift as a tribute to one of our honorees or in celebration of our 80th Anniversary.
Visit www.sjvcenter.org/breakfast for more information and to make a gift. Join us in bringing hope and healing to our Church Ministers.

On Friday, May 8th, SJVC will honor Albert R. Riviezzo, Esq., for his exceptional leadership and steadfast support of th...
05/06/2026

On Friday, May 8th, SJVC will honor Albert R. Riviezzo, Esq., for his exceptional leadership and steadfast support of the mission of Saint John Vianney Center. As our Board Chair, we give thanks for his professional excellence, generous service, and deep commitment to advancing hope and healing for Clergy and Men and Women Religious.
As we celebrate 80 Years of Hope and Healing for Clergy and Religious, you can be part of this special milestone by making a gift as a tribute to one of our honorees or in celebration of our 80th Anniversary.
Visit www.sjvcenter.org/breakfast for more information and to make a gift. Join us in bringing hope and healing to our Church Ministers.

On Friday, May 8th, SJVC will honor Sister Mercedes McCann, Ph.D., for her decades of faithful service and her enduring ...
05/05/2026

On Friday, May 8th, SJVC will honor Sister Mercedes McCann, Ph.D., for her decades of faithful service and her enduring spirit of hope ,to the care and well-being of Clergy and Men and Women Religious. We give thanks for her wisdom, compassionate care, and commitment to healing and renewal within the Church.
As we celebrate 80 Years of Hope and Healing for Clergy and Religious, you can be part of this special milestone by making a gift as a tribute to one of our honorees or in celebration of our 80th Anniversary.
Visit www.sjvcenter.org/breakfast for more information and to make a gift. Join us in bringing hope and healing to our Church Ministers.

On Friday, May 8th, SJVC will honor Archbishop William E. Lori, Archbishop of Baltimore, for his distinguished leadershi...
05/05/2026

On Friday, May 8th, SJVC will honor Archbishop William E. Lori, Archbishop of Baltimore, for his distinguished leadership and commitment to the care of Clergy and Religious. We give thanks for his faithful service, courageous witness, and steadfast commitment to the Church and the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

As we celebrate 80 Years of Hope and Healing for Clergy and Religious, you can be part of this special milestone by making a gift as a tribute to one of our honorees or in celebration of our 80th Anniversary.
Visit www.sjvcenter.org/breakfast for more information and to make a gift. Join us in bringing hope and healing to our Church Ministers.

In today’s Gospel, Jesus says, “Do not let your hearts be troubled.” At Saint John Vianney Center, we see those troubled...
05/03/2026

In today’s Gospel, Jesus says, “Do not let your hearts be troubled.” At Saint John Vianney Center, we see those troubled hearts are in Clergy, and in Men and Women Religious who carry tremendous responsibility in caring for others with limited resources. But we also see the healing that comes when they’re supported with compassion and faith.

Christ is the way forward, and together, we can help our Church Ministers find that path to hope and healing.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we pause to recognize a group that often carries the weight of others’ struggles whi...
05/02/2026

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we pause to recognize a group that often carries the weight of others’ struggles while quietly setting aside their own—those in religious life.

Men and women religious and clergy are pillars of guidance, compassion, and service. Yet behind that calling, they can face stress, burnout, isolation, and emotional fatigue—just like anyone else.

At Saint John Vianney Center we are honored to provide a space where clergy and religious can focus on their own well-being. A place where they are supported, understood, and encouraged to care for themselves as deeply as they care for others.

Seeking help is not a sign of weakness—it is an act of courage and stewardship of one’s vocation.

This month, and every month, we reaffirm our commitment to compassionate, confidential care for those who dedicate their lives to serving others.

Today, we celebrate Religious Brothers Day and acknowledge consecrated men religious for their dedication to their vocat...
05/01/2026

Today, we celebrate Religious Brothers Day and acknowledge consecrated men religious for their dedication to their vocations and ministries. This week a special blessing was offered at Mass and we celebrated with a special cake at lunch.

Last week, SJVC shared our mission in New Orleans at the National Association of Church Personnel Administration’s (NACP...
05/01/2026

Last week, SJVC shared our mission in New Orleans at the National Association of Church Personnel Administration’s (NACPA) annual convocation.

The 2026 convocation was the largest to date, with attendees coming from across the US. SJVC HR Director Linda Rava, MS, SHRM-CP, delivered an in-depth, faith-integrated, and practical session on Management and Conflict Resolution. The opening Mass for the convocation took place at Immaculate Conception Jesuit Church, a beautiful church located in the heart of the city.

As we celebrate 80 Years of Hope and Healing for Clergy and Religious, you can be part of this special milestone by maki...
04/29/2026

As we celebrate 80 Years of Hope and Healing for Clergy and Religious, you can be part of this special milestone by making a gift as a tribute to one of our honorees or in celebration of our 80th Anniversary.
Your generosity will support the Our Lady of Hope Scholarship Fund, helping Religious Communities receive the care they need when financial resources are limited.

Visit www.sjvcenter.org/breakfast for more information and to make a gift. Join us in bringing hope and healing to our Church Ministers.

Jesus says, “I am the gate for the sheep… I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” The Good Shepherd cal...
04/26/2026

Jesus says, “I am the gate for the sheep… I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” The Good Shepherd calls His sheep by name, leads them to safety, and gives them life to the fullest.
At Saint John Vianney Center, the Risen Christ, our Good Shepherd, meets Clergy and Men and Women Religious who come to us weary, wounded, or lost. Through compassionate care, prayer, and community, He protects, heals, and restores them, guiding them back to abundant, joyful ministry.
In this Easter Season, we give thanks for the Shepherd who never abandons His flock.

This Earth Day, Saint John Vianney Center continued our meaningful tradition of planting a tree every year. This year, a...
04/22/2026

This Earth Day, Saint John Vianney Center continued our meaningful tradition of planting a tree every year. This year, an oak tree was chosen, symbolizing strength, growth, and 80 years of dedicated service. This moment reminds us that just like the trees we plant, our mission continues to grow deeper and stronger with each passing year.

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