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SLI President: October’s Themes, Pope’s Prayer Intention, Dovetail with SLI Events and Care of the Whole Person

October is a particularly meaningful month for Saint Luke Institute (SLI) —a time to renew our commitment to Christ’s healing ministry and to those who seek renewal of spirit, hope, and wholeness.

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Capacity Crowd at Saint Meinrad Considers Personality and Ministry Preparation

Nearly 200 vocation directors, formators, major superiors, seminary personnel, and lay ministers attended our fifth Conference on Human Formation, under the title “The Complicated Candidate: Navigating Personality in Discernment & Formation.”

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SLI President Offers Opening Plenary at Organization’s Conference on Human Formation

Rev. Patrick J. McDevitt, CM, PhD, welcomed 200 participants, offering an opening plenary which helped frame the overall theme for the 4-day event.

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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…

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Saint Luke Institute 2026 October Benefit to Inaugurate 50th Anniversary Year; Honor Sr. Mary Bader, DC

During this year’s October 16 event, SLI will mark an historic milestone, set its future course, and honor a sister who has dedicated her ministry to support of the vulnerable.

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SLI-Lead October 10 Online Education Event to Highlight ‘Aging Gratefully’ and Women Religious

The virtual event will lift up the way in which Catholic Sisters worldwide model, resource, and respond to the needs of aging in ways that are holistic, holy, and a reflect a proven model from which everyone in the Church can learn—religious, clergy and lay.

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Equipping a Community of Care: SLI Participates in Catholic Mental Health Ministers Conference

SLI presenters received a lot of follow-up following their events, and many participants expressed great interest for collaboration or partnership with us.

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“It Is Good to Be Home”: Fr. Patrick McDevitt, CM, Marks 40 Years of Priesthood

Preaching from the readings from Mass and the mystery of the Trinity, Fr. Pat reminded everyone in his homily that mystery is not something beyond our reach; rather, it is an invitation.

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From Awareness to Action—A Path of Healing

A message from Saint Luke Institute President & CEO, Rev. Patrick J. McDevitt, CM, PhD, in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month.

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SLI Builds Connections, Partners in Healing at Missouri Events

Two events hosted by local friends of SLI in St. Louis and Cape Girardeau, Missouri, brought together those interested in the mission of the organization, and invited support for the organization’s growing Partners in Healing Giving Society.

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