Religious from 13 different congregations have gathered at the beautiful University of St. Mary of the Lake (USML) near Chicago for the Conference's 39th annual Life Commitment Program July 5-13.
Life Commitment is an 8-day program that provides an opportunity for Catholic religious to contemplate and reflect on their call to embrace a lifetime commitment to consecrated life.
We're excited to welcome 19 women and men religious to this year's program!
In addition this year's participants, we're thrilled to have the following presenters joining us:
Sr. Nicole Trahan, FMI
Religious Life as a Prophetic Enterprise in the 21st Century
Bro. John Barker, OFM
"For Your Sake He Became Poor:" Following Christ Joyfully in Evangelical Poverty
Sr. Laura Downing, IHM
Celibate Chastity: Love Without Limits
Fr. Gilberto Cavazos, OFM
Kenosis: Obedience in Christ our Brother and Lord
Sr. Christa Parra, IBVM & Sr. Romina Sapinosa, SC
Walking Each Other Home: The Witness and Challenge of Community Life
Presenters engage participants in dialogue on the vows, community and communal life, and the blessings and challenges of vowed religious life in the 21st century. The program creates an atmosphere for deepening discernment regarding one's desire and freedom to choose a lifelong vowed commitment.
Please keep them in prayer as they begin what will surely be a time of graced encounter and joyous community.