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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Are you joining us for Thursday's session of Ongoing Formation Circles with Fr. Patrick McDevitt, PhD? Session two: "Listening Beyond Words: The Practice of Presence." Learn more & register: relforcon.org/circles

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

NEW RESOURCE: Materials from last month's Formator Peer Lab were emailed to participants last week. We hope they're helpful in your #formation ministry!

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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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

There's still time to join us for tomorrow's summer read conversation! Learn more & register: relforcon.org/summer-read-webinar

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

We’re excited to share with constituents this 2025 Gratitude Report, highlighting the work of the RFC and the many ways that we – together – are attending to the now and new of religious life and formation ministry. Check it out: relforcon.org/resource/202...

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

This summer, we invite you to slow down, reflect, and enter a story that speaks to the heart of vocation, healing, and hope. Join us for a two-part Summer Read Webinar, "From Brokenness to Song: Story, Healing, and the Journey of Faith." Free! Learn more/register: relforcon.org/summer-read-...

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

ForMission: Sister Pat Bergen, CSJ, DMin offered yesterday's presentation on spirituality, titled "Becoming Before Doing: Interior Freedom in Formation."

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

ForMission: This weekend's presenters included Sister Laurie Brink, OP, PhD ("Formation in the Bible: God's Long, Patient Work with Imperfect People") and Kevin McClone, MDiv, PsyD ("Self-Awareness as a Formation Skill.")

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

ForMission June 5: Friday's presenter, Fr. Roger Schroeder, SVD, offered insights and facilitated discussion and reflection on interculturality. The day finished with Mass in the Carmelite Spiritual Center chapel presided by Fr. Roger.

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

The summer ForMission participants are enjoying their time this week at the Carmelite Spiritual Center in Darien, Illinois. Meet the participants: relforcon.org/news/formiss...

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

ForMission: This morning's session, "Being Church Today: Formation and Discernment for Missionary Communion in a Fractured Church," was presented by Fr. Robin Ryan, CP.

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

This week, 10 women and men religious from six congregations will gather at the Carmelite Spiritual Center for the summer 2026 ForMission residential session (June 3-10). Please keep the participants, presenters, mentors, and staff in your prayers as they learn, discern, and grow together.

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Join the Alliance To End Human Trafficking on June 12 at 12 pm EST for "Navigating Digital Threats" with AJ Smith, survivor of online exploitation; Haley McNamara, National Center on Exploitation; and Sister Maryanne Mueller, author of the Stop Trafficking newsletter. Register: bit.ly/4dEkBpF

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

The Life Commitment International Online Cohort is designed for women and men religious preparing for perpetual/final vows who are unable to participate in the residential program due to international travel limitations. Registration/application deadline: August 1. Learn more: bit.ly/49pqAME

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Orientation to Formation: A foundation for formation! This annual, virtual program, facilitated by Sister Mary Pat Garvin, RSM, PhD and Father Paul Michalenko, ST, PhD, provides a range of resources for formation ministers and elected leaders. Learn more/register: relforcon.org/OTF

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

#ResourceSpotlight: Nine presentations from the March 2025 virtual symposium, "Reviving the Crushed Spirit: Trauma-Aware Ministry," are available on-demand for a reduced price. This series was a collaboration between RFC and SLIConnect/Saint Luke Institute. bit.ly/4wy3Svu

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