Religious Formation Conference
@relforcon.bsky.social
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 2026-2028 RFC Strategic Plan is the result of a year-long strategic visioning process. This three-year "map" reflects an investment in values, programs and resources that cultivate personal and communal transformation within religious life, the Church, and the world. bit.ly/4q6AEAk
January 9, 2026 at 4:15 PM
The 2026-2028 RFC Strategic Plan is the result of a year-long strategic visioning process. This three-year "map" reflects an investment in values, programs and resources that cultivate personal and communal transformation within religious life, the Church, and the world. bit.ly/4q6AEAk
Who will we be at the end of the year?
January 6, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Who will we be at the end of the year?
❄️ The majority of our congregational members are invited to renew in January. We are EXCITED to be of service to women & men religious in 2026! Questions about membership status & benefits can be directed to [email protected].
January 5, 2026 at 6:40 PM
❄️ The majority of our congregational members are invited to renew in January. We are EXCITED to be of service to women & men religious in 2026! Questions about membership status & benefits can be directed to [email protected].
We join with the #Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns in praying with the people of Venezuela during this dark time.
January 3, 2026 at 4:52 PM
We join with the #Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns in praying with the people of Venezuela during this dark time.
In 2026: pray, hope, and don't worry.
January 2, 2026 at 11:30 PM
In 2026: pray, hope, and don't worry.
We met our annual appeal fundraising goal 👏 Because of you, we raised over $20,000 for the Mary Daniel Turner, SNDdeN, Scholarship Fund. This support will have a direct impact on the communities & individuals awarded financial support this year! Thank you, friends.
January 2, 2026 at 5:22 PM
We met our annual appeal fundraising goal 👏 Because of you, we raised over $20,000 for the Mary Daniel Turner, SNDdeN, Scholarship Fund. This support will have a direct impact on the communities & individuals awarded financial support this year! Thank you, friends.
Where will NEW learning adventures take you in 2026? We invite you to join us on the journey!
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January 1, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Where will NEW learning adventures take you in 2026? We invite you to join us on the journey!
→ conta.cc/4q47QrM
→ conta.cc/4q47QrM
The Congregation of Alexian Brothers - Immaculate Conception Province & the RFC invite representatives from men's congregations to an 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 on February 17th. To learn more & register: relforcon.org/formation-men
December 30, 2025 at 5:36 PM
The Congregation of Alexian Brothers - Immaculate Conception Province & the RFC invite representatives from men's congregations to an 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 on February 17th. To learn more & register: relforcon.org/formation-men
God-at-home-in-us. The #Christmas season begins!
December 26, 2025 at 10:12 PM
God-at-home-in-us. The #Christmas season begins!
We've received numerous Christmas cards here in the office. Thank you for thinking of us this holiday season, friends!
December 22, 2025 at 8:59 PM
We've received numerous Christmas cards here in the office. Thank you for thinking of us this holiday season, friends!
Free webinar recording: "A Consistent Ethic of Life," presented by Dr. Steve Millies, PhD, director of the Bernardin Center at the Catholic Theological Union, Chicago in October 2024. relforcon.org/video/free/c...
December 20, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Free webinar recording: "A Consistent Ethic of Life," presented by Dr. Steve Millies, PhD, director of the Bernardin Center at the Catholic Theological Union, Chicago in October 2024. relforcon.org/video/free/c...
Upcoming webinar alert! Save the date and plan to join us for this conversation with Rev. Richard Fragomeni: relforcon.org/webinars
December 18, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Upcoming webinar alert! Save the date and plan to join us for this conversation with Rev. Richard Fragomeni: relforcon.org/webinars
Take a look 👀 2026 programs sneak peek: conta.cc/4q47QrM
December 17, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Take a look 👀 2026 programs sneak peek: conta.cc/4q47QrM
December 17, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Registration is OPEN for the spring series of Ongoing Formation Circles with Sister Chioma Ahanihu, SLW. Learn more: relforcon.org/circles
December 15, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Registration is OPEN for the spring series of Ongoing Formation Circles with Sister Chioma Ahanihu, SLW. Learn more: relforcon.org/circles
#FlashbackFriday: "Advent Joy: Finding the Rising Star During Times of Uncertainty." Advent webinar with Sister Linda Gibler, OP, December 14, 2021. Recording available for purchase; free to RFC members. bit.ly/3Mt5F2F
December 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
#FlashbackFriday: "Advent Joy: Finding the Rising Star During Times of Uncertainty." Advent webinar with Sister Linda Gibler, OP, December 14, 2021. Recording available for purchase; free to RFC members. bit.ly/3Mt5F2F
Thank you to the Missionaries of the Precious Blood (Atlantic Province) on becoming NEW members. We're grateful for the support, friends!
December 11, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Thank you to the Missionaries of the Precious Blood (Atlantic Province) on becoming NEW members. We're grateful for the support, friends!
NEW: Now through the end of the Christmas season, all nine of these recordings are available for $150. This collaboration with the Saint Luke Institute is a wonderful resource for church & ministry leaders! More: tinyurl.com/3c7z5vee
December 11, 2025 at 4:12 PM
NEW: Now through the end of the Christmas season, all nine of these recordings are available for $150. This collaboration with the Saint Luke Institute is a wonderful resource for church & ministry leaders! More: tinyurl.com/3c7z5vee
We've reached **65%** of our annual appeal goal, friends! A year-end gift will ensure MORE religious can connect to ask courageous questions of consecrated life today!
Make an impact: relforcon.app.neoncrm.com/campaigns/2025-annual-appeal
Make an impact: relforcon.app.neoncrm.com/campaigns/2025-annual-appeal
December 11, 2025 at 12:14 AM
We've reached **65%** of our annual appeal goal, friends! A year-end gift will ensure MORE religious can connect to ask courageous questions of consecrated life today!
Make an impact: relforcon.app.neoncrm.com/campaigns/2025-annual-appeal
Make an impact: relforcon.app.neoncrm.com/campaigns/2025-annual-appeal
We invite you to SAVE THE DATE for this online session with Ricky Manalo, CSP, PhD in March. To learn more: relforcon.org/webinars
December 10, 2025 at 8:13 PM
We invite you to SAVE THE DATE for this online session with Ricky Manalo, CSP, PhD in March. To learn more: relforcon.org/webinars
The InterCongregational Collaborative Novitiate (ICCN) hosted a virtual information session last Friday. Highlights included a testimonial from Adrian Dominican Sister Sara Fairbanks, OP, PhD, about her congregation's experience with the ICCN program. Watch the full recording: vimeo.com/1144616055
December 9, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The InterCongregational Collaborative Novitiate (ICCN) hosted a virtual information session last Friday. Highlights included a testimonial from Adrian Dominican Sister Sara Fairbanks, OP, PhD, about her congregation's experience with the ICCN program. Watch the full recording: vimeo.com/1144616055
Sister Dianne Bergant, CSA: "To speak about and try to define The Almighty Mystery One. The Almighty, holy God. Our language, our theological language, as precise as it is, never even approaches adequate explanation." Recording of Sister Dianne's Advent Reflection is now available: bit.ly/4oIzU2V
December 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Sister Dianne Bergant, CSA: "To speak about and try to define The Almighty Mystery One. The Almighty, holy God. Our language, our theological language, as precise as it is, never even approaches adequate explanation." Recording of Sister Dianne's Advent Reflection is now available: bit.ly/4oIzU2V
We're excited about the winter #ForMission session next month at the Christian Renewal Center! Presenters include John Markey, OP (Scripture); Lynn Levo, CSJ (skills), John Chitakure (Interculturality); Addie Walker (Ecclesiology); & Nancy Schreck, OSF (Spirituality).
December 5, 2025 at 7:14 PM
We're excited about the winter #ForMission session next month at the Christian Renewal Center! Presenters include John Markey, OP (Scripture); Lynn Levo, CSJ (skills), John Chitakure (Interculturality); Addie Walker (Ecclesiology); & Nancy Schreck, OSF (Spirituality).
Our forming the formators program (ForMission) includes in-person, one-on-one #mentoring for all participants. Learn more: relforcon.org/formission
December 4, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Our forming the formators program (ForMission) includes in-person, one-on-one #mentoring for all participants. Learn more: relforcon.org/formission