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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

"For us as a nation we can pass by no more. We must stop, recognize the evil that is being carried out in our name, and fight every dimension of it." RFC was honored to have Cardinal McElroy as a keynote speaker at the 2023 Congress in Chicago. Prophetic then—prophetic now.

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McElroy: Americans can no longer 'pass on by,' ignoring how US is treating immigrants

Americans need to take action to support immigrants who are in this country without documents and are suffering under the government's mass deportation policy, Washington Cardinal Robert W. McElroy…

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Do we have the topics & speakers for January's #ForMission session? Why yes— we sure do! See below & learn more online: relforcon.org/formission

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

If you want peace, work for justice. -Pope Paul VI

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Formators: How about a structured, confidential space for real conversation about the interior & institutional weight of formation work? Join us in the Formator Peer Lab next week! >relforcon.org/formator-peer-lab

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

For this Ursuline Sister of Louisville, choosing love means making sure we're registered to vote this fall AND showing up for those most in need. National Voter Registration Day calls us to ACT for the common good!

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

“We propose understanding this sin against our Common Home as a ‘sin against creation and against the Creator,’ insofar as it violates the meaning of creation intended by God the Creator.”

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Vatican theological commission defines ‘sin against creation and the Creator’ in new document

The more than 29,000 word text calls for ecological conversion due to “sin against creation and the Creator.”

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Lord, take me where You want me to go; Let me meet who You want me to meet; Tell me what You want me to say, and Keep me out of Your way. -Fr. Mychal Judge, OFM, Catholic priest, Chaplain to New York City Fire Department during 9/11.

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Join us for the "Art of Accompaniment" this fall. First session is NEXT week—so don't delay! Register: relforcon.org/circles

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

"May this year's Season of Creation be an opportunity for people of faith to reflect on what is ours to do as members of God's community of creation who not only depend on Sister Water for life but are also called to protect and preserve this essential part of creation."

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During the Season of Creation, remember the living water that sustains all life

That water is a symbol of healing and renewal makes a lot of sense. Most of our human bodies are made up of water, and all other creatures also require water for survival. But we humans can take…

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Did you get our FALL PROGRAM PREVIEW this morning? With autumn comes NEW opportunities to learn, connect, & grow together! Take a peek: conta.cc/3SqFixA

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails. -Dolly Parton

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

The registration deadline for this fall's #virtual Orientation to Formation program is Friday! Register today! > relforcon.org/OTF

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Orientation to Formation

Click to check out the newly reconfigured Orientation to Formation experience!

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

ORIENTATION TO FORMATION 5-week Online Experience Learn more & register Aug 28th: relforcon.org/OTF

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Our friend, Chrissy Zaker, PhD has a wonderful article on the #formation of Pope Leo XIV in the summer edition of InFormation, our quarterly magazine for members. Members: log in and take a peek!

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Have you been by our exhibit table at LCWR2026? Nadiya Levchenko, DMin, Program Director, and Nancy Gerth, SCN, ICCN Director, would love connect! We've got swag, too. 😎

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Some sights & scenes from LCWR 2026. Grateful for the community, wisdom, faith, & fun!

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩'𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙪𝙥 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙁𝘾 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙛𝙖𝙡𝙡? Check it out: conta.cc/3TBDHoR

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

We published the summer edition of 𝑰𝙣𝑭𝙤𝒓𝙢𝒂𝙩𝒊𝙤𝒏, our quarterly magazine, last week. Now available to members (log-in required) online: bit.ly/45ajuZR

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

#MembershipMatters check-in: Make sure you're community's membership is active AND you're taking advantage of all we have to offer! If you're not sure or need help, email us at rfc@relforcon.org and we'll take a look.

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Whether you're new to the formation role, discerning this ministry, or supporting others, OTF offers a foundational overview of the formator’s identity, responsibilities, & essential skills. Click to learn more!

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Orientation to Formation

Click to check out the newly reconfigured Orientation to Formation experience!

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

ONE shared mission. FIVE pathways. Religious AND lay. In-person AND online. Learn more about the NEW ForMission components: relforcon.org/formission

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Register for this fall's Ongoing Formation Circles & take up "The Art of Accompaniment:" relforcon.org/circles + 3 online sessions over 3 months + Input and small group sharing + Intercongregational connection & collaboration

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

We're thrilled to welcome Fr. Patrick McDevitt, PhD, president of the St. Luke Institute, to provide input & facilitate this fall's Ongoing Formation Circles. Click to learn more! Free and open to all vowed religious. Registration required.

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Ongoing Formation Circles

Ongoing Formation Circles were created out of a need in religious life to attend to the lifelong work of ongoing formation. By engaging in both small and large group discussions, we hope to bring…

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Join us in the #Formator Peer Lab on Sept. 24th to explore "Accompanying Real People: Formation in Complexity." Free, online, & open to active formators: relforcon.org/formator-peer-lab

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Learn about the NEW Accompaniment for Mission (ASM) program: relforcon.org/formission + Shared mission - Together. + Many pathways - One community + Expanded Virtual - Hybrid Access

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

🍦 The ice cream social tradition at Life Commitment continues. On these HOT days, something cold is a must!

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Thank you, Sister Mumbi Kigutha, CPPS for helping us explore the vow of poverty at Life Commitment 2026. We are grateful for your presence and wisdom! Loved having you with us, friend.

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

🦋 It's a JOY to journey with these religious as they discern final profession. They're inspiring!

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Each day during the Life Commitment Program participants gather for Mass and celebrate the Eucharist. We are grateful to Fr. Vince Wirtner, CPPS for being our celebrant this week!

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Compassion, gratitude, wisdom, and love.

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

We're thrilled to have Sister Mary Pat and Brother Paul back to facilitate this fall's online Orientation to Formation program. If you're new to accompaniment, please join us! > relforcon.org/OTF

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

🙏 Because of you, we continue to respond to signs of the times, 𝒃𝒆𝒊𝒏𝒈 communities of courageous #hope & abundant #love in a fractured world. Thank you, friends!

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Registration is open for the FREE Formator Peer Lab on September 24th! Topic: Accompanying Real People: Formation in Complexity Join us in the lab: relforcon.org/formator-peer-lab

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Formator Peer Lab

The Formator Peer Lab is the newly redesigned Quarterly Formator Meet-Up — created to offer deeper, more focused support for those entrusted with formation ministry.

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Next Tuesday, 8 women & men religious from 5 congregations will gather at The Well Spirituality Center in La Grange Park, Illinois, for the 42nd Annual Life Commitment Program. Excited to pray, learn, and build community together!

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

🗣️ The NEW ForMission program—Accompaniment for Shared Mission—launches soon. Look forward to sharing more in the months ahead.

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Through presentations, guided reflection, small-group sharing, & live Zoom sessions, virtual global cohort participants will gather for prayer, connection, learning, and discernment. Join us: relforcon.org/LCP-International

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Had a WONDERFUL time together last week at the #ForMission summer session! Check out more pictures & highlights: bit.ly/3SisJ7b

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

We published our 2025 Gratitude Report last week— and want to make sure you've had a peek. Look at what we were able to do TOGETHER last year: bit.ly/4uJbAks

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

The summer residential ForMission program took place June 3-10, 2026, at the Carmelite Spiritual Center in Darien, Illinois. Ten women and men religious from six congregations gathered to explore the human, spiritual, intellectual and pastoral dimensions of formation. Read more: bit.ly/4uKlMJE

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Today's summer read session, facilitated by Nadia Levchenko, DMin, RFC director of programs and initiatives, offered a virtual sacred space for participants to read, reflect and share their own stories. The next session will take place Aug. 18. Learn more: relforcon.org/summer-read-...

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