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...
#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
#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
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.
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.
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
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!
Join us LIVE on Facebook for the Closing Mass of the 2025 Congress today at 4:30 pm Eastern www.facebook.com/relforcon
October 25, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Join us LIVE on Facebook for the Closing Mass of the 2025 Congress today at 4:30 pm Eastern www.facebook.com/relforcon
Headed to #Indianapolis for the 2025 RFC Congress. If you're unable to be with us this week, please follow along online as we post photos, videos, and more from #Thrive2025. And, of course, keep us in your prayers, friends! 🙏🏾
October 21, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Headed to #Indianapolis for the 2025 RFC Congress. If you're unable to be with us this week, please follow along online as we post photos, videos, and more from #Thrive2025. And, of course, keep us in your prayers, friends! 🙏🏾
Solidarity with the lowly, the poor, outcast and marginalized.
October 18, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Solidarity with the lowly, the poor, outcast and marginalized.
Ongoing Formation Circles (Fall series) session 2: New Understanding of Three Vows with Sister Jung Eun Sophia Park, SNJM
October 16, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Ongoing Formation Circles (Fall series) session 2: New Understanding of Three Vows with Sister Jung Eun Sophia Park, SNJM
Claire Anderson from the Siena Retreat Center packs up books & cards to take on the road to the 2025 RFC Congress. Our exhibitors look forward to connecting with you at Congress!
October 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Claire Anderson from the Siena Retreat Center packs up books & cards to take on the road to the 2025 RFC Congress. Our exhibitors look forward to connecting with you at Congress!
Read message from the new Together liaison, Sister Ellen Dauwer, SC, in the Fall 2025 newsletter: bit.ly/4n1dPvt
October 14, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Read message from the new Together liaison, Sister Ellen Dauwer, SC, in the Fall 2025 newsletter: bit.ly/4n1dPvt
Orientation to Formation Week 5, "Formation Personnel and Leaders: Working in Partnership"
October 14, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Orientation to Formation Week 5, "Formation Personnel and Leaders: Working in Partnership"
Congress program books have arrived. Excited to share these with attendees in a few weeks! 🔥 Registration closes this week: relforcon.org/congress
October 13, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Congress program books have arrived. Excited to share these with attendees in a few weeks! 🔥 Registration closes this week: relforcon.org/congress
Orientation to Formation session 4: "Religious Life: Ever Ancient, Ever New." Learning how to talk about what it means to live the vows of poverty, chastity and obedience today.
October 7, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Orientation to Formation session 4: "Religious Life: Ever Ancient, Ever New." Learning how to talk about what it means to live the vows of poverty, chastity and obedience today.