Institute for Ongoing Clergy Formation

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Clergy Study Days are offered every spring and fall and include presentations by local and national speakers on a wide range of ministry and personal growth topics. The Spring 2024 Clergy Study Day, centered on the topic of spiritual warfare and well-being, is March 20. Learn more and register.

Evening gatherings Priests who have been ordained for three years gather three times during the academic year at The Saint Paul Seminary for prayer, fraternity and directed discussions on topics relevant to the transition to priestly life. The opportunities offered for newly ordained and experienced clergy are an investment in a pastor, his parish, its

Preached and silent directed retreats are regularly available for the spiritual renewal of ordained clergy. These are often held at local or regional retreat centers/monasteries. Priestly Growth Retreat with the Archbishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis is offered to priests and retired priests every 2-4 years. Each priest has one-on-one time with the archbishop. Days

The First 90 Days There is a common saying among leaders that the first 90 days in a new position can determine a person’s success. The Institute for Ongoing Clergy Formation offers a two-day workshop that provides orientation to those who will become pastor in the coming weeks. Leadership principles and suggestions for the first

The Saint Paul Seminary Institute for Ongoing Clergy Formation fosters happy, holy, healthy Catholic priests and deacons by giving them the resources necessary to lead vibrant, thriving parishes throughout their ministry. Upcoming Events “I remind you to stir into flame the gift of God that you have through the imposition of my hands.” (2 Timothy

Deacon Dan Gannon, Director gann9131@stthomas.edu (651) 210-9651 Lisa Gannon, Administrative Assistant iocf@archspm.org (715) 338-0318

Psychological Service Providers List of psychological service providers. This list is intended to identify professionals who would be helpful to priests seeking confidential and/or anonymous help with personal matters including, but not limited to, addiction, depression, alcoholism, and anxiety. It is also a resource for parishioners who have needs that go beyond pastoral and spiritual

Like any profession, pastors and deacons need ongoing formation and professional development. The Institute for Ongoing Clergy Formation is a comprehensive program that supports ordained clergy as they live out their vocations in joyful service to the Church.