Services

Retirement Needs Analysis
A Retirement Needs Analysis is the calculation of the institute's retirement needs based on demographics, current cost of care, and assets available for retirement.

Census Projection
The Census Projection uses current census statistics to project census for 12 years based on the William M. Mercer Mortality Tables for men and women religious. 

Statistical Data
Statistical data is collated data that tracks trends, provides information and informs the public.

Consultants
Consultants for the NRRO Planning and Implementation Assistance are trained treasurers, elder care specialists and leaders of religious orders who work with institutes giving expertise, ideas and recommendations. They are also able to recommend grant awards to assist the religious institutes.

Elder Care Consultation Service
Elder care specialists provide a peer review and assist religious institutes in planning for and evaluating care of elder members. This service is available to religious institutes whether or not they are seeking financial assistance. Institutes requesting this service are responsible to provide the travel, housing and stipend for the consultants.  

Workshops
NRRO presents workshops for various groups, including families of religious institutes, regions of the Conferences of Religious Treasurers or Major Superiors and (arch) diocesan gatherings of religious. Workshop topics include:

• Emerging trends in elder care
• Investing for retirement
• Building or renovating for elder care
• Government benefit programs
• Determining when to use retirement funds
• Findings of the best practices research
  • Overview of best practices
  • Communication with membership about finances and retirement
  • Comprehensive planning
  • Retirement philosophy, policies and procedures
• Other relevant elder care topics as requested.

Engaging Aging
A quarterly newsletter designed for those who minister to elder religious.  

NRRO ListServ
A forum for members of religious institutes to share questions and information regarding retirement issues. To become a member of the ListServ contact us at retirement@usccb.org