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Thrive 2023: Registration Opens for Congress in November

We’re excited to announce that registration for the 2023 RFC Congress is now open!

You're encouraged to join us November 9-12, 2023 at the Marriott Chicago O'Hare for this year's Congress.

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In addition to a full program of plenary sessions and seminar presentations, there will also be three Pre-Congress Workshops on Thursday, November 9 and a Post-Congress Workshop on Sunday, November 12.

Our theme of Thrive focuses on the approaches, best practices, and resources that empower women and men religious and those who serve them in formation. This year’s emphasis of together in formation highlights the ways that we, as people committed to the synodal path, best accompany those called to this way of life.

The Congress keynote speaker will be Cardinal Robert W. McElroy of the Diocese of San Diego. The second plenary session will be a panel exploring Synodality Stretching Beyond Generations: Navigating Intergenerational Challenges and Opportunities in Religious Life, featuring Sister Chioma Ahanihu, SLW; Father Ray Flores, OSA; Sister Ann Letourneau, CSJ (moderator); and Brother Loughlan Sofield, ST.

Finally, we are thrilled to have Sister Simone Campbell, SSS with us to facilitate the Post-Congress workshop on Sunday, November 12.

Additional information about Congress, including a list of this year's speakers and their presentation descriptions, can be accessed online: relforcon.org/THRIVE

We invite those in formation ministry and Congregational leadership to register and reserve a spot at this year’s Congress. Don't miss out on peer networking, sharing of best practices and resources, communal prayer and liturgies, and much more.

We look forward to greeting you at the Marriott Chicago O'Hare in November!

Mary Pat Garvin, RSM, PhD
Interim Co-Executive Director

Ryan J. Hoffmann, DMin
Intercom Co-Executive Director

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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

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

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Request More Information

Members

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Member Areas

Online Formators Network

Group Supervision

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