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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 18h

Pray with us at this year's Congress! Registration CLOSES soon, register now: relforcon.org/congress

Eucharist and Prayer Opportunities to celebrate Mass and pray together inform everything we do at Congress. From daily Eucharist to contemplative morning prayer, we gather as one to give God…

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 3d

"Our Holy Father … is very personally concerned about these matters ... He expressed his desire that the U.S. Bishops' Conference would speak strongly on this issue."
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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 4d

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.

Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 4d

At the 2025 Congress, you can learn from the best. There's still time to join us in #Indianapolis! ➡️ relforcon.org/congress

Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 5d

Grateful to the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio for renewing their membership! Better, together.

Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word – Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 7d

Happy Feast Day to all in the #Franciscan charism family!
Pictured: St. Francis along the Peace Path on the campus of the Wheaton Franciscans.

Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 7d

Free webinar from Saint Luke Institute: "Best Practices in Psychological Screening of Candidates for Priesthood, Religious Life, and Diaconate" with Emily Cash, PsyD, director of SLI’s Candidate Assessment Program, and Rev. David Songy, OFMCap, STD, PsyD, SLI clinician. bit.ly/4qaYTht

Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 9d

Attending Congress & haven't downloaded the app? We encourage you to before you arrive in Indianapolis. You're one-stop shop for everything Congress!

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 9d

We agree. Hope, faith, courage & resiliency!

Migrants, refugees are often models of hope and faith, pope says

The Jubilee of Migrants and the Jubilee of Missions are both being celebrated in Rome this weekend. Pope Leo XIV joined the two themes today when he met with...

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 10d

We had a lot of fun together at the 2023 Congress. Don't miss this year's gathering in Indianapolis! > relforcon.org/congress

2023 RFC Congress

November 9-12, 2023 Chicago, IL Marriott Chicago O'Hare

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 10d

Register for Congress by 11:59pm, get $̳5̳0̳ off. It's that simple: relforcon.org/congress

Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 11d

Learning more about the InterCongregational Collaborative Novitiate: Participants in today's information session had a good conversation following the presentation given by Sister Nancy Gerth, SCN, ICCN director, and ICCN board members. www.collaborative-novitiate.com

Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 11d

Here at the RFC, we're all about #ongoing formation. How can we expand access to these programs for aging religious? Join us for this conversation at the 2025 Congress: relforcon.org/congress

Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 12d

Sisters Juliette & Susan are excited to explore #hope with us at Congress in October! To get the $𝟓𝟎 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭, register by Wednesday: relforcon.org/congress

Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 13d

Don't miss this dynamic workshop on #resiliency with Mary Pat Garvin, RSM, PhD at this year's Congress. Register by Oct. 1 discount deadline: relforcon.org/congress

Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 13d

"Serving the poor may be difficult, it may be inconvenient, it may even occasionally go against your political beliefs, but it is what all the prophets and Jesus commands us to do. Like it or not, it’s part of being Christian."

What is your response to the poor? - Outreach

Ignore the poor not only at their peril, but yours.

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 14d

There's still time to join us for Father James' workshop on #synodality at Congress! Register by Oct. 1 discount deadline: relforcon.org/congress

Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 15d

Sarah & Brother Bob will explore how we can be agents of #charism at the 2025 Congress. Join us! Discount deadline is Oct. 1: relforcon.org/congress

Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 15d

Ryan Hoffmann, Executive Director, poses with Sister Joanne O'Reagan of the Sisters of St. Martha of Antigonish at this week's #NAVFD conference in Newfoundland.

Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 16d

We're excited to announce 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒓𝒂𝒚𝒆𝒓 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔 for 2025 Congress! Take a look. #Thrive2025

Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 17d

A week from today, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏, is the DISCOUNT deadline for the 2025 Congress. Make sure you've registered & booked hotel space! More: relforcon.org/congress

Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 18d

Week 3 of Orientation to Formation | Relationship/Community: Locus of the Formative Journey

Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 19d

Thrilled to have Sisters Patricia & Gail joining us at #Thrive2025 to lead us in a discussion on justice, equity, and inclusivity. Join us! > relforcon.org/congress

Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 21d

On Sept. 17, Nadiya Levchenko, director of programs and initiatives, and Steven Torres, administrative assistant and special projects, participated in their first team meeting with Ryan Hoffmann, executive director, and Susan Oxley, communications and membership manager. Learn more: bit.ly/3Kcvumj