Ongoing Formation Circles Fall 2026

ABOUT THE FALL SERIES - The Art of Accompaniment: A Way of Being

Accompaniment lies at the heart of the Gospel and the vocation of every religious. Whether serving in formation, leadership, pastoral ministry, or community life, we are continually invited to walk with others in ways that foster growth, freedom, and deeper relationship with God.

Drawing on years of experience in psychological, spiritual, and ministerial accompaniment, Fr. Patrick McDevitt, PhD, president of the St. Luke Institute, will lead participants in exploring accompaniment not simply as a ministry skill, but as a way of being. Through reflection, practical wisdom, and conversation, this three-part series will examine how accompaniment begins with our own interior life, extends into our relationships with others, and shapes the way we lead and build healthy communities.

Each 90-minute session includes a 45-minute presentation, small-group conversation, and large-group integration, creating space for participants to learn from one another's experience while integrating practical insights into their own ministries and communities.

• Thursday, September 10

• Thursday, October 8, and

• Thursday, November 12

All sessions are from 1 to 2:30 pm, CT