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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

A few more fun screenshots from yesterday's Ongoing Formation Circles session with Sister Jung Eun Sophia Park, SNJM. Next session: October 16. Learn more: relforcon.org/OFC

This fall's Ongoing Formation Circles with 𝐒𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤, 𝐒𝐍𝐉𝐌 had a wonderful first session this afternoon! 75 participants joined us to unpack "A New Way of Religious Life in the 21st Century." Already looking forward to October's conversation!

With all that's going on here in the U.S., this session is vital for congregations working with international religious. Join us in Indianapolis October 23-25: relforcon.org/congress

The Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) and RFC are excited to share materials that nourish and expand #synodality skills among our religious communities, ministries, parishes, and beyond. Take a look: relforcon.org/synodal-formation

Grateful to the #DelawareValley Member Area for their generous sponsorship of the 2025 Congress. We look forward to seeing you there, friends!

Orientation to Formation: Session 2 is underway! Learning about "formative conversations," formation ministers as "graced companions," developmental stages of formation, and the importance of "empathetic engagement" as a communication skill in formation ministry.

We're #grateful to the Redemptorists of the Baltimore Province for their sponsorship of the 2025 Congress. Thank you, friends, for your support!

Today's a wonderful day to register for the 2025 RFC Congress! Join our learning community as we explore these topics with outstanding presenters! → relforcon.org/congress

How do we build a culture of reconciliation? No enemies — just sisters and brothers.

Autumn renewal: Join us for a pre-Congress retreat hosted by the Oldenburg Franciscans. Our "day away" will include a reflection on "Spirituality of Presence: Being Christ's Hope and Light" as well as time to enjoy the peaceful and serene park-like grounds of the sisters' campus. bit.ly/4nwDop9

Join us for a "train the trainer" session this Wednesday, September 17th! Intended for members of congregations, staff of organizations that serve religious life, ministry leaders, etc., this session will explore how this 𝑵𝙀𝑾 𝒔𝙮𝒏𝙤𝒅𝙖𝒍𝙞𝒕𝙮 𝙘𝒖𝙧𝒓𝙞𝒄𝙪𝒍𝙪𝒎 could be implemented.

Earlier today we announced staff transitions here at the RFC. We're happy to share those with you here: relforcon.org/news/staff-transitions

First day of Orientation to Formation! This transformative virtual learning experience for women and men religious in formation ministry is facilitated by Sister Mary Pat Garvin, RSM, PhD, and Brother Paul Michalenko, ST, PhD. More than 40 participants from 12 states and six countries are present.

FINAL CALL: Today is the last day to register for the fall 𝑶𝒏𝒈𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑪𝒊𝒓𝒄𝒍𝒆𝒔 with Sophia Park, SNJM. Free & open to all vowed religious. Click to register.

𝟑 keynote speakers • 𝟑 uplifting liturgies • 𝟓 seminars • 𝟐 morning prayer services • 𝟑 pre-congress workshops Endless community, networking, learning, and support! www.relforcon.org/congress

May the light find you kindly today. May you walk at your own pace, and feel the quiet beauty of simply being here. - Rivers in the Ocean

Register for fall series of 𝐎𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬 with 𝐒𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤, 𝐒𝐍𝐉𝐌, 𝐏𝐡𝐃 by this Monday, Sept. 8th: relforcon.org/OFC

"We are living through the slow death of a way of life built on control, certainty, and an illusion that fosters a false narrative that we can live separately from the Earth, from each other, from the consequences of our actions." www.thelc.global/post/the-nar... Reflection by Sister Linda Buck, CSJ

#FlashbackFriday: Congress registrants checking in at the Louisville, Kentucky, hotel, in October 2019. This year, we look forward to welcoming you to the 2025 Congress Oct. 23-25 in Indianapolis, Indiana! Learn more/register: relforcon.org/congress

Earlier this week, the RFC had the opportunity to join a futuring consultation with the Franciscan Federation. It was a privilege to participate, and we look forward to being part of the journey ahead! Rev. Cameron Trimble captures the spirit of the gathering in her meditation: bit.ly/41rrlRr

If your congregation has not been an active RFC member for the past 5 years, now is your opportunity to attend Congress and become a member for one year at a significant discount! The Join and Go option is not available after Oct. 1, 2025. Learn more: relforcon.org/join-and-go

#WisdomWednesday: In April 2024, RFC and SOAR! (Support Our Aging Religious) co-sponsored a webinar with Father James Martin, SJ, "Come Forth! How the Raising of Lazarus Can Offer Hope for Aging Religious Congregations." Watch: bit.ly/4lTo3O5

Is their still time to register for this fall's 𝙊𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 program? Yes! But do so by Friday: relforcon.org/OTF

CONGRESS PREVIEW: Sisters Susan Francois, CSJP and Juliette Mousseau, RSCJ give a preview of their keynote address - 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑯𝒐𝒑𝒆 - at the 2025 Congress. Take a peek!

Eucharist, liturgy and contemplative prayer are an important component of the RFC Congress. Liturgist Michael Ward joined the Congress planning committee meeting yesterday to discuss ideas and logistics. Meet Michael and learn more about this year's presiders: relforcon.org/congress-pra...

Free webinar: "Best Practices in Psychological Screening of Candidates for Priesthood, Religious Life, and Diaconate" Thursday Aug. 21 at 1 pm Eastern. Presented by Rev. David Songy, OFMCap, STD, PsyD, SLI, and Emily Cash, PsyD. More info/register: bit.ly/4lAyplN

Susan Oxley, RFC communications and membership manager, participated in the Communicators for Women Religious (CWR) Midwest group meeting this morning. Good conversations around the LCWR Assembly and the role of communicators in congregational/organizational social justice initiatives.

For all the #outstanding input at this year's Congress, you'll need a nice notebook. We've got you covered! Check-in bags will come with a sleek journal - our gift to you. Learn more about this year's gathering: relforcon.org/congress

Join us for this fall's 𝑶𝒏𝒈𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑪𝒊𝒓𝒄𝒍𝒆𝒔 with Sophia Park, SNJM. Free and open to vowed religious. Click to learn more and register. relforcon.org/OFC

Orientation to Formation's registration deadline is TODAY. We'll accept registrants through the weekend for anyone interested in joining the learning community! ➡️ relforcon.org/OTF

“I met a 7-year-old girl last Saturday who was trying to visit her dad before he was deported to Ecuador.... Their faces were in front of me, and I was just holding them especially in prayer and sending them love." -Susan Francois, CSJP

This fall's virtual 𝙊𝙣𝙜𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘾𝙞𝙧𝙘𝙡𝙚𝙨 with 𝙎𝙤𝙥𝙝𝙞𝙖 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙠, 𝙎𝙉𝙅𝙈 are open for registration! Join us as we, #together, explore NEW ways of religious life! More: relforcon.org/OFC

Together with LCWR, we're thrilled to offer a FREE 6-module curriculum on #Synodality. This opportunity to explore #SynodalFormation will equip participants with valuable tools and skills. Learn more: relforcon.org/synodal-formation

𝟓𝟎% of the U.S. population is within driving distance to #Indianapolis. This fall, you're invited to join us there for the 2025 RFC Congress: relforcon.org/congress

Day of Prayer and Fasting Aug. 14: The International Union of Superiors General (UISG) invites us to "join in a collective act of prayer, discernment and witness" for peace. "In a world torn apart by war and inhumanity... we cannot remain silent spectators." Learn more: bit.ly/3H4AsAx

We're thrilled to partner with the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) to offer the 𝑺𝒚𝒏𝒐𝒅𝒂𝒍 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆. Free & open to all, learn more: relforcon.org/synodal-formation

The summer edition of 𝑰𝙣𝑭𝙤𝒓𝙢𝒂𝙩𝒊𝙤𝒏, our quarterly bulletin for members, has exclusive content by Fr. Ray Flores, OSA on his experience in Rome for the installation of Pope Leo. This (and more!) in the latest edition.

"An estimated million young people gather in the outskirts of Rome for the Jubilee of Youth prayer vigil. Three of them ask him questions: about friendship, life choices, and encountering Jesus." www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news...

#FlashbackFriday Did you know... Indianapolis, the site of this year's RFC Congress, was home to the most popular bread in the world! "The first loaves of Wonder Bread appeared on grocers’ shelves in the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 24, 1921." historicindianapolis.com/indianapolis...

Today is the day! 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲-𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟑𝟏. Register and lock in your savings today → www.relforcon.org/congress

Have you registered for the fall RFC Congress Oct. 23-25 in Indianapolis? Register by July 31 and save $50! relforcon.org/congress

"Come home" to Congress October 23-25 in Indianapolis! Register by July 31 and save $50 with the early bird discount. relforcon.org/congress