Religious Formation Conference
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RFC serves congregations of vowed Catholic men and women religious with timely resources, services and experiences that support initial and ongoing formation and the professional preparation of formators
The InterCongregational Collaborative Novitiate, based in Chicago, provides a quality novitiate experience with peers for novices from multiple congregations. Learn more about the ICCN! Join the virtual information session on Friday, Dec. 5 at 1 pm Central. relforcon.org/iccn-info-se...
November 28, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The InterCongregational Collaborative Novitiate, based in Chicago, provides a quality novitiate experience with peers for novices from multiple congregations. Learn more about the ICCN! Join the virtual information session on Friday, Dec. 5 at 1 pm Central. relforcon.org/iccn-info-se...
Join the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) & the RFC for an integration session on 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟑𝐭𝐡 exploring the 'Walking the Path of Synodality' curriculum. Free of charge, all are welcome, registration required. Click below.
Walking the Path of Synodality in the Footsteps of Pope Francis
At the close of the Vatican’s 2024 Synod on Synodality meeting, Pope Francis said, “Everyone, everyone, everyone! Nobody left outside: everyone … It is up to us to amplify the sound of this…
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November 25, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Join the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) & the RFC for an integration session on 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟑𝐭𝐡 exploring the 'Walking the Path of Synodality' curriculum. Free of charge, all are welcome, registration required. Click below.
"In a world that is divided and torn apart by many conflicts," Pope Leo reaffirmed, "the one universal Christian community can be a sign of peace and an instrument of reconciliation, playing a decisive role in the global commitment to peace."
Pope Leo issues Apostolic Letter 'In unitate fidei' on Nicaea Anniversary - Vatican News
Ahead of his upcoming Apostolic Journey to Türkiye, Pope Leo issues the Apostolic Letter 'In unitate fidei' on the 1700th Anniversary of the Council ...
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November 24, 2025 at 7:38 PM
"In a world that is divided and torn apart by many conflicts," Pope Leo reaffirmed, "the one universal Christian community can be a sign of peace and an instrument of reconciliation, playing a decisive role in the global commitment to peace."
#MemberSpotlight: Springfield Dominican Sister Anita Cleary will be among pilgrims traveling to Central America this month in solidarity with women deported from the United States. Read more: bit.ly/3XIKc81
November 24, 2025 at 5:03 PM
#MemberSpotlight: Springfield Dominican Sister Anita Cleary will be among pilgrims traveling to Central America this month in solidarity with women deported from the United States. Read more: bit.ly/3XIKc81
Barbara Reid, OP, PhD explores a different kind of king in today's Sunday Scripture reflection.
Christ the King in a Time of “No Kings”
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November 23, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Barbara Reid, OP, PhD explores a different kind of king in today's Sunday Scripture reflection.
#Advent begins a week from today! Join us for this seasonal reflection with biblical scholar Dianne Bergant, CSA: relforcon.org/webinars
November 23, 2025 at 6:47 PM
#Advent begins a week from today! Join us for this seasonal reflection with biblical scholar Dianne Bergant, CSA: relforcon.org/webinars
#SaturdayStoreSpotlight "Reseeding Hope Through Global Sisterhood and Brotherhood": keynote presentation by Sisters Susan Francois, CSJP, and Juliet Mousseau, RSCJ, at the 2025 RFC Congress. This video recording is available for purchase. Special pricing for RFC members. bit.ly/449EMGO
November 22, 2025 at 5:33 PM
#SaturdayStoreSpotlight "Reseeding Hope Through Global Sisterhood and Brotherhood": keynote presentation by Sisters Susan Francois, CSJP, and Juliet Mousseau, RSCJ, at the 2025 RFC Congress. This video recording is available for purchase. Special pricing for RFC members. bit.ly/449EMGO
Today was the third session of the fall series of Ongoing Formation Circles, "Virtues of Leadership" with Sister Jung Eun Sophia Park, SNJM. The spring series with Sister Chioma Ahanihu, SLW, will begin in March 2026. relforcon.org/ongoing-form...
November 20, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Today was the third session of the fall series of Ongoing Formation Circles, "Virtues of Leadership" with Sister Jung Eun Sophia Park, SNJM. The spring series with Sister Chioma Ahanihu, SLW, will begin in March 2026. relforcon.org/ongoing-form...
In November, the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) recognized the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, Dominican Sisters of Peace, and the Sisters of Loretto for their research into the history of enslaved peoples within their own communities. Read more: bit.ly/4i8XGDm
November 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
In November, the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) recognized the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, Dominican Sisters of Peace, and the Sisters of Loretto for their research into the history of enslaved peoples within their own communities. Read more: bit.ly/4i8XGDm
Our friends at Network Lobby have put together a fantastic new resource, the 𝐷𝑖𝑙𝑒𝑥𝑖 𝑇𝑒 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞. Check it out: networkadvocates.org/dilexi-te/
November 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Our friends at Network Lobby have put together a fantastic new resource, the 𝐷𝑖𝑙𝑒𝑥𝑖 𝑇𝑒 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞. Check it out: networkadvocates.org/dilexi-te/
ICCN virtual information session on Friday, December 5th — register & learn more about this innovative program! → relforcon.org/iccn-info-session
November 18, 2025 at 9:08 PM
ICCN virtual information session on Friday, December 5th — register & learn more about this innovative program! → relforcon.org/iccn-info-session
#SaturdayStoreSpotlight: Miguel Naranjo of Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC) discusses current changes to U.S. immigration policies with special attention to religious worker immigration law programs. This audio recording from the 2025 Congress is available for purchase. bit.ly/43ugh6X
November 15, 2025 at 6:01 PM
#SaturdayStoreSpotlight: Miguel Naranjo of Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC) discusses current changes to U.S. immigration policies with special attention to religious worker immigration law programs. This audio recording from the 2025 Congress is available for purchase. bit.ly/43ugh6X
#FridayFlasback all the way to Thursday, October 23, when a group from RFC visited the Sisters of St. Francis of Oldenburg for a mini-retreat prior to the 2025 Congress in Indianapolis. View more photos: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCADQF
November 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
#FridayFlasback all the way to Thursday, October 23, when a group from RFC visited the Sisters of St. Francis of Oldenburg for a mini-retreat prior to the 2025 Congress in Indianapolis. View more photos: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCADQF
“We’re pastors... We care about the people we serve, and what we’re hearing from them is fear and suffering. So it’s hard not to want to respond to that.”
U.S. bishops release rare message on Trump’s immigration crackdown in show of ‘fundamental unity’
The message was approved by the vast majority of voting bishops and was met with a standing ovation.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:22 PM
“We’re pastors... We care about the people we serve, and what we’re hearing from them is fear and suffering. So it’s hard not to want to respond to that.”
The 2025 Congress Dashboard is now available. Visit relforcon.org/congress/das... to access presentation recordings, photos and videos from Congress.
November 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The 2025 Congress Dashboard is now available. Visit relforcon.org/congress/das... to access presentation recordings, photos and videos from Congress.
The documentary "Leo from Chicago" is now available for viewing!
The documentary explores the roots of Robert Francis Prevost in his native U.S and features the voices of confreres, teachers, classmates, and longtime friends.
The documentary explores the roots of Robert Francis Prevost in his native U.S and features the voices of confreres, teachers, classmates, and longtime friends.
“Leo from Chicago” – Documentary
The Vatican media documentary about the roots of Robert Francis Prevost in his native United States. It follows an itinerary that begins with his childhood in Dolton, through the memories of his…
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November 12, 2025 at 11:41 PM
The documentary "Leo from Chicago" is now available for viewing!
The documentary explores the roots of Robert Francis Prevost in his native U.S and features the voices of confreres, teachers, classmates, and longtime friends.
The documentary explores the roots of Robert Francis Prevost in his native U.S and features the voices of confreres, teachers, classmates, and longtime friends.
A wonderful opportunity tomorrow to join the Catholic Theological Union community to honor the Church's African Americans on the road to sainthood.
November 11, 2025 at 8:53 PM
A wonderful opportunity tomorrow to join the Catholic Theological Union community to honor the Church's African Americans on the road to sainthood.
#SaturdayStoreSpotlight 🌟 This video-recorded workshop with Dr. Kathy Galleher, PhD focuses on ways to develop deeper #intimacy and #connection in community life. Special pricing for members!
Life-Giving Community: Cultivating Communication, Connection & Compassion
In this workshop Dr. Galleher focuses on ways to develop deeper intimacy and connection in community life. She presents practical approaches to deepening our understanding of one another within…
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November 8, 2025 at 3:15 PM
#SaturdayStoreSpotlight 🌟 This video-recorded workshop with Dr. Kathy Galleher, PhD focuses on ways to develop deeper #intimacy and #connection in community life. Special pricing for members!
Truth still makes its way in spite of the darkness, passing from hand to hand.
-Cardinal Newman
-Cardinal Newman
November 8, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Truth still makes its way in spite of the darkness, passing from hand to hand.
-Cardinal Newman
-Cardinal Newman
Pope Leo underlined that Scripture emphasizes the question that will be posed at the end of the world: “How did you receive the foreigner, did you receive him and welcome him, or not? I think there is a deep reflection that needs to be made about what is happening.”
Pope Leo calls for 'deep reflection' about treatment of detained migrants in the United States
Pope Leo XIV has called for deep reflection in the United States regarding the treatment of detained migrants.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Pope Leo underlined that Scripture emphasizes the question that will be posed at the end of the world: “How did you receive the foreigner, did you receive him and welcome him, or not? I think there is a deep reflection that needs to be made about what is happening.”
Join us for a contemplative #Advent reflection with 𝑺𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑫𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒆 𝑩𝒆𝒓𝒈𝒂𝒏𝒕, 𝑪𝑺𝑨 on Tuesday, December 2nd. Free and open to all. Registration required: relforcon.org/webinars
November 5, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Join us for a contemplative #Advent reflection with 𝑺𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑫𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒆 𝑩𝒆𝒓𝒈𝒂𝒏𝒕, 𝑪𝑺𝑨 on Tuesday, December 2nd. Free and open to all. Registration required: relforcon.org/webinars
We're thrilled to partner with the Saint Luke Institute on their 2026 Conference on Human #Formation next year (Aug 31-Sept 3). Click to learn more.
Conference on Human Formation 2026 - Saint Luke Institute
Psychologists, together with priestly and religious formation experts, gather to share practical strategies for managing difficult personalities in formation, discernment and leadership.
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November 4, 2025 at 12:14 AM
We're thrilled to partner with the Saint Luke Institute on their 2026 Conference on Human #Formation next year (Aug 31-Sept 3). Click to learn more.
On Saturday, October 25th at Congress, we awarded the Mary Emil Penet, IHM award to former Executive Director, Ellen Dauwer, SC for her extraordinary contributions to #formation ministry. Hear from Sister Ellen on receiving this year's award.
MEP Award Acceptance Remarks
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November 3, 2025 at 11:06 PM
On Saturday, October 25th at Congress, we awarded the Mary Emil Penet, IHM award to former Executive Director, Ellen Dauwer, SC for her extraordinary contributions to #formation ministry. Hear from Sister Ellen on receiving this year's award.
𝙄𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙙 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨, 𝙬𝙚'𝙙 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠! Earlier today notices were emailed with the online evaluation form. If you need the link, let us know at rfc@relforcon.org.
October 29, 2025 at 8:53 PM
𝙄𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙙 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨, 𝙬𝙚'𝙙 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠! Earlier today notices were emailed with the online evaluation form. If you need the link, let us know at rfc@relforcon.org.
With deep #gratitude for the support, the Conference wishes to recognize and thank our 2025 Congress Sponsors. Thank you, friends, for helping us fan the flames of hope!
October 28, 2025 at 10:41 PM
With deep #gratitude for the support, the Conference wishes to recognize and thank our 2025 Congress Sponsors. Thank you, friends, for helping us fan the flames of hope!