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Serving initial and lifelong formation of women and men religious.

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InterCongregational Collaborative Novitiate: Learn more

Synodality Course

6-module Curriculum Equips Religious for Synodal Leadership

Sophia Park, SNJM to Facilitate Fall Series of Ongoing Formation Circles

Register for Congress (National Gathering) by October 1 Deadline

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Sr. Rita Cameron

Member Spotlight

Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (PBVM)

The PBVM Sisters in Dubuque, IA are fantastic supporters of the Conference! From their sponsorships at the biennial Congress to their sending candidates to programs, we're grateful for their trust and support. 

We've had the privilege of working with Sister Rita Cameron of the PBVM initial formation team.

Click here to learn more about her journey!

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Upcoming Events

OTF-2025

2025 Orientation to Formation

Tue, 09/09/2025 (all day) to Tue, 10/14/2025 (all day)
Online via Zoom
Designed for newly appointed or "recycled" formators, mentors and leadership liaisons to formation, Orientation to Formation (OTF) provides an overview of the opportunities, gifts and challenges embedded in the ministry. This virtual program provides a range of resources for formation ministers and elected leaders and offers opportunities for formation ministers and leadership to connect and share best practices.
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Walking the Path of Synodality in the Footsteps of Pope Francis

Wed, 09/17/2025 - 13:00
The Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) and the Religious Formation Conference (RFC) are collaborating to offer an online Synodal Leadership Formation Course. The 9/17 session is designed to help those who will introduce and train others on the six-module curriculum, with a follow-up session to be scheduled in January 2026.
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Ongoing Formation Circles Fall Series

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 13:00
Zoom videoconference
Ongoing Formation Circles were created out of a need in religious life to attend to the lifelong work of ongoing formation. By engaging in both small and large group discussions, we will bring together women and men religious to delve deeper into the topics that are important to religious life in the 21st century.
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InterCongregational Collaborative Novitiate Information Sessions

Tue, 09/30/2025 - 13:00
Zoom videoconference
The InterCongregational Collaborative Novitiate (ICCN), based in Chicago, was established in August 2021. The program provides  a quality novitiate experience with peers for novices from multiple congregations. Over the past four years, the ICCN has hosted 17 participants from 12 congregations. Learn more at an upcoming virtual Information Session (registration required).
 
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The Religious Formation Conference (RFC) is a national Roman Catholic organization serving religious institutes of women and men with programs and services for those in the ministry of initial and lifelong formation, and general congregational membership.

Animated by God’s vivifying presence, the RFC will stand at the forefront of discerning the formative horizon of the emergent in religious life. In concert with members and collaborative partners, the Conference will lead in the areas of initial and ongoing formation and the professional preparation of formators.

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About RFC

About RFC

Mission, Vision, Values

Board of Directors

Staff / Contact

Membership

Congregational Members

Member Areas

Partners & Collaborators

Mary Emil Penet, IHM Award

Formators Network

Get news & notes

News Blog

Privacy Policy

Request More Information

Programs

Attend a Program

Request More Information

ForMission

ForMission 2.0

Life Commitment

Compromiso de Vida

Orientation to Formation

Ongoing Formation Circles

Webinars and Workshops

Walking the Path of Synodality in the Footsteps of Pope Francis

InterCongregational Collaborative Novitiate (ICCN)

Together

Programs and Initiatives Advisory Committee

Member Areas

Scholarship Funds

Cancellation Policies

Congress

Congress 2025

Congress 2023

Congress 2021

Congress 2019

Congress 2017

Congress 2015

Congress 2013

Congress 2011

Resources

Resources Portal

Online Formators Network

Webinar Recordings

Workshops & Presentations

InFormation Bulletins

Annual Reports

Scholarship Funds

News Blog

Online Store

Cancellation Policies

Request More Information

Members

Become a Member

Member Areas

Online Formators Network

Group Supervision

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