Virtual Formation Opportunities | | Accompanying Religious Life through Prayer, Dialogue, and Renewal | | As we look ahead to new beginnings in 2026, the Conference is pleased to share this sneak peek of virtual programming taking place in the first part of the new year. These opportunities are designed to support initial and lifelong formation, spiritual renewal, leadership development, and engagement with contemporary realities. We invite you to explore the offerings below and discern which sessions best meet your needs and interests. Be sure to save the dates now! | | | |
Ongoing Formation Circles - Spring 2026
with Sister Chioma Ahanihu, SLW
Drawing from Sister Chioma’s recent book, Religious Women as Global Migrants to the United States, these Circles offer a reflective, conversational space for women and men religious to engage questions of spirituality, mental health, and vocational identity in an increasingly global and intercultural Church.
Each 90-minute session includes prayer, brief input, small-group dialogue, and large-group sharing.
Wednesdays | 6:00–7:30 pm CT
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March 11 – Spirituality
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April 8 – Mental Health
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May 13 – Vocational Identity
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Webinar | Wednesday, February 25
Poetry of the Paschal Mystery: Death, Resurrection, and the Lenten Journey
with Father Richard Fragomeni
This contemplative Lenten reflection invites participants to enter the Paschal Mystery through poetry, theology, and shared reflection. Through poetic imagination, we will explore themes of loss, hope, death, and rising to new life as we journey from ashes toward Easter dawn.
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Webinar | Tuesday, March 24
Ancient Wisdom, New Horizons: A Catholic Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, History and Ethics
with Father Ricky Manalo, CSP
Designed as a clear and pastoral introduction, this webinar explores what Catholics need to know about artificial intelligence today—what it is, where it came from, how it works, and why it matters spiritually, ethically, and socially. The session is grounded in Catholic tradition and moral reflection.
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ForMission 2.0: Virtual Workshop
Navigating Individual and Communal Grief in Intitial and Lifelong Formation
with Sister Mary Pat Garvin, RSM, PhD
This two-day virtual workshop explores how individuals and congregations navigate grief—personal and communal—amid losses such as the death of members, closing of ministries, transitions in mission, and significant vocational decisions. Drawing on theology, spirituality, and psychology, participants will reflect on healthy and holy ways to accompany grief and notice God’s graced presence in these experiences.
Tuesdays | 11 am to 2 pm Central
February 17 and 24
ForMission 2.0 is designed for formators and elected leaders who have completed Orientation to Formation and/or ForMission and wish to deepen skills, refresh learning, and engage in peer supervision around a focused topic.
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| | | | In March of this year, RFC's collaboration with Saint Luke Institute offered insights and wisdom to support religious in all forms of ministry, including leadership and formation. For a limited time, this nine-part series is available at a significant discount. A wonderful resource to add to your library for the new year! Visit sliconnect.org/revive for more information and to purchase. | | At the service of initial and lifelong formation for women and men religious | | |
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