Welcome to Saint Luke Institute
We bring the healing ministry of Christ to priests, deacons, consecrated religious, laity and more, through integrated psychological and spiritual treatment, consultation, and education.
The Gospel of Healing
Our President & CEO, Rev. Patrick McDevitt, CM, Ph.D., and other leaders at SLI reflect on our mission of healing as we provide integral, licensed mental health and spiritual care for ministers.
Our Services
Comprehensive Mental Health & Spiritual Care
At Saint Luke Institute, our experience tells us integrated psychological and spiritual treatment achieves the best long-term outcomes in care of the person as a whole. Our expertise assures quality, healing care when it is needed most.
Services Include:
Clinical Evaluation
Emmaus Program
Individual & Group Outpatient Care Services
Integrated Spiritual Care
Consultative Care & Education
Saint Luke Institute evaluates candidates for priesthood, permanent diaconate, and religious life. Experts are able to consult confidentially about mental health needs, and help assess your presbyterate, religious community or other groups. We offer ongoing education opportunities with our clinicians, in-person or online.
Services Include:
Candiate Assessment
Clergy & Religious Health Monitor
Ongoing Education & Consultations
Ongoing Education
Saint Luke Institute is dedicated to helping church leaders and others address mental health, leadership development, and continuing education in a variety of innovative ways.
Healthy Strategies for the Digital Age: Using Technology and Artificial Intelligence Well
Crystal Taylor-Dietz, Psy.D., reviews the emotional and cognitive implications of unhealthy technology or AI use, and indicates healthy ways to engage with these evolving tools. View the sample video here.
Featured News
SLI Works With Archdiocese of Washington Office in Support of Mental Wellbeing for Ministers
As part of ongoing collaborations with the Archdiocese of Washington in support of mental health in ministry, Saint Luke Institute recently completed three free short videos focused on self-care in…
Upcoming Events
Conference on Human Formation 2026
Our fifth in-person conference for leaders of diocesan clergy, religious, lay ministers and those involved in the preparation of candidates for professional ministry in today’s Church will be held August 31 – September 3, 2026.
LukeNotes
Personality Traits and Interpersonal Style
SLI therapist, Lisa Drexler, Ph.D., discusses how attention to one’s own personality and interpersonal style can be a cornerstone of healthy spirituality, ministry, and community life. She also discusses how group therapy feedback enabled a pastor to learn gentler ways of communicating.
From Pope Leo
"We cannot approach the issue of mental health solely as a clinical or technical matter. Undoubtedly, the contributions of science, psychology, medicine and the neurosciences are indispensable. But we also believe that human beings can live authentically — and overcome so many inner frailties — within a horizon of meaning. When ... a person discovers that their life has value, that they are loved, awaited and called to a task in the world, then hope is born. And hope is not a naive illusion: it is a spiritual force that sustains life, even in the most difficult moments."
— International Conference, May 2026