LATROBE, PENNSYLVANIA—Saint Vincent College Corporation (Saint Vincent College and Seminary) has received a grant of $1 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. to develop master’s degree
Here is part 2 of the “Meet Saint Vincent” series — a look into the rich history and roots of the Saint Vincent community. The
We’re excited to share the “Meet Saint Vincent” series — a look into the rich history and roots of the Saint Vincent community. The IMF is
This episode of the Transforming Hearts podcast features Jeanette Meyer, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Minnesota Grief to Grace retreat. Jeanette courageously shares her
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Institute on the Catechism held its third annual convocation last week with the theme “Evangelizing Catechesis: Forming a Catechetical
In this episode of the Transforming Hearts podcast, Kristin Molitor interviews Gary Fritsch, Director of Evangelization at Sts. Martha and Mary Parish in the Diocese
We’ve had a grace-filled and exciting week here at the Institute for Ministry Formation! From June 23-27, we were blessed to welcome 31 students for
The Institute for Ministry Formation was honored to serve as one of the sponsors for the 2025 Spiritual Direction Symposium, held last week, June 19-21,
In this episode of the Transforming Hearts podcast, Kristin Molitor interviews Donna Ottaviano-Britt, Secretary of the Secretariat for Pastoral Outreach and Director of the Office
Bishop Emeritus Lawrence E. Brandt, J.C.D., who served as the fourth bishop of the Diocese of Greensburg from 2004 to 2015, died on June 8,
I had the privilege of making my first trip to South America for a double mission—to minister to my own Benedictine brothers at our dependent
In this episode of the Transforming Hearts Podcast, Kristin from the Institute for Ministry Formation interviews Greg Sherwood, a recent IMF graduate who earned his
The Institute for Ministry Formation at Saint Vincent College & Seminary thanks Pope Leo XIV for the appointment of Bishop Mark Eckman as the 13th
This week, the IMF was excited to welcome forty students to Saint Vincent for the SD1: Art of Accompaniment course! Priests, religious, and lay leaders
The Institute for Ministry Formation (IMF) at Saint Vincent Seminary is proud to celebrate the achievements of our graduates who were honored at the 179th
In this Transforming Hearts podcast interview, Kristin from the Institute for Ministry Formation interviews Fr. Derek Sakowski, a priest from the Diocese of La Crosse,
In this Transforming Hearts episode, Kristin from the Institute for Ministry Formation sits down with Dr. Michael P. Krom, PhD—Professor and Chair of Philosophy at
On Saturday, April 5th, the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Apostolate Center in Verona, PA, welcomed 80 Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) catechists from
St. Francis de Sales Parish in Robesonia, Pennsylvania, recently engaged with the Institute for Ministry Formation (IMF) for a parish mission aimed at “missionizing” the
In this podcast, Kristin Molitor from the Institute for Ministry Formation interviews Kim Fleming from St. Joseph Catholic Community in Eldersburg, Maryland. Kim’s parish was
In this podcast episode, Kristin interviews Robin Schiefelbein, a current student in the IMF’s Spiritual Direction program. Robin shares how the program has transformed her
This month, the IMF had the privilege of working with a variety of groups, providing talks, accompaniment formation, and parish missions. We are grateful to
In this episode of Transforming Hearts, Kristin from the Institute for Ministry Formation interviews Celine Mitchell, a CGS catechist, formation leader, and IMF instructor,
Deepen your prayer life this lent with Fr. Boniface Hicks, O.S.B.! Fr. Boniface will lead two in-person retreats at St. Emma Benedictine Monastery and you
Katie Novosad graduated from the IMF in May 2024. She was in the Spiritual Direction program with the FOCUS alumni track and is from Houston,
In this podcast episode, Kristin interviews Br. Francisco Whittaker, O.S.B., a Benedictine monk from St. Vincent Monastery in Latrobe, PA, who serves in campus ministry
Mary Martin graduated from the IMF Spiritual Direction program in May 2023. She has been in parish leadership for over 20 years, working in parishes,
In this podcast episode, Kristin from the Institute for Ministry Formation speaks with Alex Rodriguez, an IMF student and the founder of Avila Coaching and
Jocelyn Perez graduated from the IMF’s Spiritual Direction program in 2023. She heard about the program through FOCUS, She finished the FOCUS program in 2020
Anita Wright, affectionately known as ‘Miss Anita,’ shares a heartfelt reflection on the graces experienced in the level three atrium this week. Hallmarks of the
The IMF was honored to join nearly 17,000 Catholics from across the nation at SEEK25, held January 1–5 in Salt Lake City. Fr. Boniface led
Karen Monro Walker graduated from the Institute for Ministry Formation in the spring of 2024 from the Spiritual Direction program. She lives in the North
Dear Friends of the Institute for Ministry Formation at Saint Vincent Seminary, You could say that Christmas is a special feast for the IMF, because
In this podcast episode, Kristin interviews Pat Molyneaux, President and Co-Founder of the Human Formation Coalition. Pat discusses accompanying leaders through whole-person leadership coaching. They
Jomel Brondial graduated from the Spiritual Direction program at the Institute for Ministry Formation in 2023. She is originally from the Philippines and currently resides
In this podcast episode, Kristin chats with Ann Virnig, Director of Mission Engagement at the Avila Foundation, to discuss how trauma can be transformed into
In this post we will be featuring Angela Rosson, who graduated from the Institute for Ministry Formation in May 2024. She completed the Spiritual Direction
For anyone in leadership or preparing for future leadership: pastors, parish administrators, ministry leaders, deacons, seminarians, lay ministers or pastoral associates! In the spring semester
Today, November 21, 2024 at Saint Vincent in Latrobe, PA, we gather together as the Archabbey, College, and Seminary (including the IMF) community for our
Patty Chase graduated from the Spiritual Direction program at the IMF in 2023. She currently resides in Michigan. Patty found the IMF with friends after
The Heartland Region of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd invited Fr. Boniface Hicks to Wichita, KS, to speak at several CGS events. His inspiring
In this podcast episode, Kristin Molitor from the IMF chats with Jen Settle, a consecrated virgin who serves as Director of Ongoing Formation for the
James Van Matre is a FOCUS alumnus and graduated from the IMF in 2023. He was a part of the Spiritual Direction program. He currently
Annamaria Rodrigues, a student at the University of Houston, shares the transformative experience of a group of college students from The Catholic Newman Center at
In this podcast episode, Kristin interviews Deacon Brandon Feikles, a seminarian at Saint Vincent Seminary in his final year of formation. He is set to
Fr. Boniface Hicks, O.S.B. and Kristin Molitor led an inspiring Power, Beauty, and Art of Accompaniment Workshop and Retreat at St. Basil the Great Catholic
In this podcast episode, Kristin Molitor interviews Michael King, an adjunct professor at Sacred Heart Major Seminary, faith formation specialist, and spiritual director. Michael discusses
Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, gave a beautiful and inspiring talk to over 400 women at the Cleveland Catholic Women’s Day of Reflection Saturday, September 28th.
Mark Richards graduated from the IMF in 2021 with a certificate in the Spiritual Direction Program. He resides in Calgary in Alberta, Canada with his
In this podcast episode, Kristin interviews Mary Martin from the Archdiocese of Detroit. Mary shares about how an inspiration from the Holy Spirit to raise
Be a part of the larger IMF community on our social networking system, Mighty Networks. Here, you have access to archived materials from retreats, conferences,
Fallon Scanlan is a FOCUS missionary who graduated from IMF in May 2024. Through the IMF, she studied Spiritual Direction and now practices spiritual direction
In this blog post, Fr. Boniface Hicks, director of the Institute For Ministry Formation, offers a comprehensive overview of the IMF’s vision of accompaniment and
Luke Vanden Berk has been part of IMF since the beginning of the summer, where he began helping out full-time with various projects as an
Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB recently gave a presentation to the Benedictine Leadership Studies (BLS) freshmen on the Divine Office. The presentation was a formative and
The IMF has been growing ever since its first semester in the Fall of 2019. This fall, the number of students is larger than it
Helen Kish recently graduated from Saint Vincent this past May and will be working with IMF to support the academic and parish outreach needs of
In this podcast episode, Kristin interviews her sister, Melaine Myklebust, about Melaine’s experience leading a parish mission at the Centered on Christ Catholic Community in
To help foster CGS in our local region, the IMF is co-sponsoring a level-one formation course in cooperation with the Diocese of Greensburg and the
The Institute for Ministry Formation continues to support and share in the mission of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Staff members, Bobbie Abson and Anita
In this episode of the Transforming Hearts podcast, Kristin interviews Dr. Helene Paharik, associate professor at Saint Vincent Seminary and instructor at the IMF. Kristin
Twelve students recently participated in the IMF’s SD1: Art of Accompaniment course, held at the Spiritual Life Center in Wichita, Kansas. The course provided students
Fr. Boniface recently made a video with Ascension explaining the symbolism, history and significance of the St. Benedict Medal. You can check it out below:
In this podcast episode, Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, the Director of the Institute for Ministry Formation, shares his experience of praying “The Litany of Healing
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Glenshaw, Pennsylvania, engaged with the Institute for Ministry Formation to support and strengthen their parish’s focus on Radical
The Institute for Ministry Formation is excited to announce the launch of its new “Transforming Hearts” podcast. This podcast offers listeners the opportunity to explore
The USCCB’s 2020 Directory for Catechesis repeatedly calls the Church to offer catechesis in a way that fosters an encounter with Christ, shares the kerygma
The Institute for Ministry Formation is forming OCIA sponsors in the Art of Accompaniment! Learn more about this exciting and comprehensive formation opportunity
The Diocese of Greensburg, in partnership with the Institute for Ministry Formation, is launching a new academic and pastoral program in evangelizing catechesis. The “Enlighten!”
Nineteen degrees and thirteen certificates were awarded at the 178th annual commencement of Saint Vincent Seminary, Latrobe, Pennsylvania, held on Friday, May 10, in the
It was with great joy that the IMF team was able to attend the 10th National Eucharistic Congress. From the beautiful talks to the meditative Adoration
This litany was composed and led by Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB for Friday night’s Revival Session at the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis in 2024.
Fr. Boniface Hicks discussed his latest book, “The Hidden Power of Silence in the Mass,” in a recent episode of Catholic in America with Fr.
Every year the Institute for Ministry Formation hosts SD1: The Art of Accompaniment at St. Vincent Seminary. The course is offered in a 5-day intensive
Fr. Boniface Hicks delivered some wonderful talks on charisms of the Holy Spirit at the recent spring conference hosted by the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Office
Announcing the 2024 dates for SD1 and SD2 in-person on our beautiful campus in Latrobe, PA. You may be interested in SD1 as a stand
Deepen your prayer life this lent with Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB! Fr. Boniface will lead two in-person retreats at St. Emma Benedictine Monastery and you
This semester (Fall 2023) the Institute for Ministry Formation students enrolled in Dr. Helene Paharik’s Ecclesiology and Mariology course were required to create resources for
On Saturday, November 18, we concluded a Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) formation course held at St John the Evangelist Parish in Latrobe, PA
To Jesus Through Mary: Fr. Boniface Hicks Talks Marian Consecration and Personal Prayer Looking for ideas to deepen your faith? Father Boniface Hicks, OSB, joins
The Institute for Ministry Formation is forming RCIA sponsors in the Art of Accompaniment! Click here to register For questions
Father James Mallon on Creating a Culture of Conversion in your Parish At the Institute for Ministry Formation’s 2020 Advent Pastoral Conversion Conference, Father Mallon
In this excerpt from Spiritual Direction 1, Father Tom discusses God’s love for His creation. Interested in the Spiritual Direction class? Click here to learn
Bishop Larry Kulick on Catechesis and Evangelization At the Institute for Ministry Formation Catechetics Conference 2022, Bishop Larry Kulick addressed the 2020 Directory for Catechesis
Celine Mitchell on Accompaniment and Catechetics within Catechesis of the Good Shepherd At the Institute for Ministry Formation Catechetics Conference 2022, Celine Mitchell addressed the
Father Boniface Hicks, O.S.B., on Accompaniment & the Catechist At the Institute for Ministry Formation Catechetics Conference 2022, Father Boniface Hicks, O.S.B., addressed the 2020
Mary Ann Boyarski on Catechesis, Community, and Culture At the Institute for Ministry Formation Catechetics Conference 2022, Mary Ann Boyarski addressed the 2020 Directory for
Nick Wagner on Catechesis, Community, and Culture At the Institute for Ministry Formation Catechetics Conference 2022, Nick Wagner addressed the 2020 Directory for Catechesis and Catechesis,
Michel Therrien on the Catechism At the Institute for Ministry Formation Catechetics Conference 2022, Michel Therrien addressed the 2020 Directory for Catechesis and the Catechism. Michel
Michael King on Methodology At the Institute for Ministry Formation Catechetics Conference 2022, Michael King addressed the 2020 Directory for Catechesis on Methodology. Michael King has
Dana Winters on Methodology At the Institute for Ministry Formation Catechetics Conference 2022, Dana Winters addressed the 2020 Directory for Catechesis on Methodology. Dana Winters, Ph.D.,
Barbara Matera on An Overview of the Directory for Catechesis At the Institute for Ministry Formation Catechetics Conference 2022, Barbara Matera provided an overview for
Deacon Lawrence Sutton on Catechesis for Persons with Disabilities At the Institute for Ministry Formation Catechetics Conference 2022, Deacon Larry addressed the 2020 Directory for Catechesis
Trinka Hamel on Catechesis for Persons with Disabilities At the Institute for Ministry Formation Catechetics Conference 2022, Trinka Hamel addressed the 2020 Directory for Catechesis
Bobbie Anne Abson on Catechesis of the Good Shepherd and Evangelization At the Institute for Ministry Formation Catechetics Conference 2022, Bobbie Anne Abson addressed the
Mary Mirrione on Sources, Tasks and Kerygma At the Institute for Ministry Formation Catechetics Conference 2022, Mary Mirrione addressed the 2020 Directory for Catechesis Chapter
Saint Vincent Seminary faculty members Father Thomas Acklin, O.S.B., professor of theology, and Father Boniface Hicks, O.S.B., director of spiritual formation, will conduct two weeklong
Two Saint Vincent Seminary faculty members who collaborated on a book about spiritual direction have just released a second book, on prayer. Personal Prayer: A
Pickwick Publications of Eugene, Oregon, has recently released a book authored by Father Nathanael R. Polinski, O.S.B., assistant professor of sacred scripture at Saint Vincent
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