Religious Formation Conference

Join us Tuesday, Dec. 10 for our Advent webinar, "Breaking Walls of Tension and Opening the Door of Hope," with Sister Mary Justine Naluggya, IHMR, PhD, a Sister of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Reparatrix - Ggogonya. For more information and to register: buff.ly/3zPQoTG

Have YOU saved the date for the 2025 Congress? October 23-25. Plan to join us! buff.ly/3Zb6BfI

We've continue to add items to the resources portal, friends. Formation. 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒄𝒆𝒅. buff.ly/4hPF9vp

Join us tonight at 6 pm Central for a virtual celebration of 70 years of RFC! Our evening will include prayer and conversation, with input by Sister Nicole Trahan, FMI, and Brother Patrick Sean Moffett, CFC. Register: buff.ly/4eigcWF

We have some NEW opportunities coming up at the RFC in 2025! Check them out: buff.ly/4hDC9Cp

Member Spotlight: Sister Maureen O’Connell, OP. “I was pretty clear that I wasn’t going to be a nun because everybody thought I was going to be a nun,” she said. “I think that’s why it took me a while.” Read article: buff.ly/3NZ2xsz

Don't miss your chance to spend a little time with these wonderful folks! Join us for a virtual celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Religious Formation Conference on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 6 pm Central. Register: buff.ly/4eigcWF #RFC70years

Join us online to learn more about the ICCN program on Monday, November 18th at 1:00pm central. Register: buff.ly/48BX4BI

Sisters of Providence Provincial Superior Mother Mary Philothea (Genevieve) Gorman, SP, with Sister Mary Emil Penet, IHM, at Providence Heights in Issaquah, Washington, in 1963. #SisterFormationConference #FlashbackFriday #RFC70years

ICCN Information Session: Learn more about the InterCongregational Collaborative Novitiate! Join co-directors Sister Nancy Gerth, SCN, and Sister Corrina Thomas, FSPA, for a virtual information session on Monday, Nov. 18 at 1 p.m. Central. Register now: buff.ly/48BX4BI

We are saddened to learn of the death of Sister Carole Riley, CDP. Sister Carole was a wonderful supporter of the RFC and presented in many of our programs over the years. In 2001, RFC honored her with the Mary Emil Penet, IHM Award. Read her memorial: buff.ly/3CioT5Z

Supervision enables us to enter into our experience as #formators with skill & dignity. It also empowers us to trust the wisdom of our inner knowing and experience. To learn more about this NEW offering from the RFC: buff.ly/3UC8K1v

Maco Cassetta, CND, Board Member & Congregational Formator, and Ryan Hoffmann, Executive Director, enjoyed connecting at #NRVC2024. We love opportunities to collaborate & build up the now & new of religious life!

Congratulations to the National Conference of Vicars for Religious & Maryann Lopiccolo, SC, President, on receiving the Harvest Award at #NRVC2024. Sister Maryann is a wonderful supporter of our work at the RFC. Congratulations, friend!

Laura Downing, IHM and Ryan Hoffmann, Executive Director, pose for a picture at #NRVC2024. Sister Laura has been a fantastic presenter at Conference programs over the years.

We’re privileged to learn from Patricia Chappell, SNDdeN this morning at #NRVC2024. Thank you, Sister Patty, for your prophetic wisdom!

Sister Saima Munir, SL, InterCongregational Collaborative Novitiate: "Everything is different between the six of us... attire, cuisine, culture, time zone. On the other hand, every day brings with it fresh challenges, delight, happiness, and optimism." buff.ly/4hsRLZk

Today at #NRVC2024, we’re excited to learn from Bro. Chris Patiño, FSC. Thank you, Brother, for sharing your wisdom!

Some wonderful moments of prayer, learning & connection at #Convocation2024.