Spiritual Direction Training Program 2027-2030

Please Note Our New Home: This year, the program will meet at Grand Coteau Retreats in Louisiana rather than Mundelein (Chicago). You can find more information about this beautiful retreat center via our website link.

How to Register:
Step 1: Fill out the form below as thoroughly as possible.
Step 2: Have your Archbishop/Bishop mail a letter of recommendation to the address listed in the "Bishop's Recommendation" section below.

(Please note: Space is limited, so registering does not guarantee acceptance into the program.)

Please check the schedules for Section A and Section B below to make sure you are available. (The fall dates include a choice between a five-day or eight-day retreat.) Under "Choose Application Options," please place a 1 for your first choice in the single box that best matches your availability.

Have questions? We are always happy to help! Please call Deacon Omar Gutiérrez at 402.546.6384 (Toll-Free: 888.528.5668) or email us at ipfprograms@priestlyformation.org.

The dates for Section A are:
Week #1 April 4 -9, 2027
Week #2 September 26 - October 1 or to October 5, 2027
Week #3 January 9 - 14, 2028
Week #4 April 23 - 28, 2028
Week #5 September 24 - 29 or to October 3, 2028
Week #6 January 7 - 12, 2029
Week #7 April 15 - 20, 2029
Week #8 September 30 - October 5 or to October 9, 2029
Week #9 January 6 - 11, 2030

The dates for Section B are:
Week #1 April 11 - 16, 2027
Week #2 October 10 - 15 or to October 19, 2027
Week #3 January 16 - 21, 2028
Week #4 April 30 - May 5, 2028
Week #5 October 8 - 13 or to October 17, 2028
Week #6 January 14 - 19, 2029
Week #7 April 22 - 27, 2029
Week #8 October 14 - 19 or to October 23, 2029
Week #9 January 13 - 18, 2030