Spring 2026
WHAT ARE ONGOING FORMATION CIRCLES?
At RFC one of our passions is creating opportunities for religious to come together and share experiences, insights and questions related to religious life.
We believe that ongoing formation is key to wholehearted living and integration of the many facets of consecrated life.
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 hope to bring together women and men religious to delve deeper into the topics that are important to religious life in the 21st century. Our hope is that these Circles will be intercongregational, intercultural, and intergenerational.
ABOUT THE SPRING SERIES
In her groundbreaking book, "Religious Women as Global Migrants to the U.S.: Critical Conversations About Spirituality, Mental Health, and Vocational Identity" (2025), Sister Chioma Ahanihu, SLW explores the complex realities of religious life in an increasingly global, multicultural, and mobile world. Her work invites all who serve in formation and religious life—women and men alike—to engage deeply with the inner and communal dimensions of spirituality, well-being, and vocation in contexts shaped by migration, diversity, and cultural encounter.
Building on the rich conversations of the Fall series, the Spring 2026 Ongoing Formation Circles will offer a space for reflective dialogue, shared wisdom, and mutual accompaniment across cultures and generations. Each 90-minute session will include a short presentation by Sister Chioma, small-group discussion, and large-group sharing. Participants are invited to bring their lived experiences, questions, and hopes for religious life today.
UPCOMING SPRING 2026 SESSIONS
The sessions are not recorded due to the nature and format of the discussion.
Session One – Spirituality
Wednesday, March 11 | 6:00–7:30 pm CT
Exploring the grounding role of spirituality in the midst of movement, change, and intercultural living.
Session Two – Mental Health
Wednesday, April 8 | 6:00–7:30 pm CT
Reflecting on the intersection of faith and emotional well-being in religious life, and the need for safe, compassionate spaces of support.
Session Three – Vocational Identity
Wednesday, May 13 | 6:00–7:30 pm CT
Discerning the meaning of vocation and identity in a world marked by mobility, diversity, and new forms of consecrated commitment.
FEE
The fees for the Spring 2026 Ongoing Formation Circles (series) are as follows:
- RFC members: $30
- Non-members: $45
Online registration will be available soon.
Please don't hesitate to contact us by email at rfc@relforcon.org with any questions.