Office of the President
SLI President Invites Re-Dedication to Healing and Hope on Eve of September 11 Anniversary
Rev. Patrick J. McDevitt, CM, PhD, CEO & President of Saint Luke Institute (SLI), offered the following reflection to staff and colleagues at SLI on the eve of the anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001.
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.”
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.
‘Sacred Sanctuary in the Present Moment’: Homily from the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jesus compares the Kingdom of God to a treasure hidden in a field and to a pearl of great price. The remarkable thing is that we do not have to travel anywhere to discover this treasure. We do not need to journey to distant shrines or sacred places. The holy ground is here.
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.
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.
Finding Rest in Christ and Renewing the Joy of Ministry
For many ministers, summer follows an intense pastoral season. Numerous spring responsibilities can leave ministers physically, emotionally, and spiritually exhausted. Rest and renewal is essential for healthy and effective ministry.
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.
“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.
SLI Staff Gathers to Celebrate 40 Years of Priestly Ministry for Fr. Pat
The event featured a meal, celebratory cake, good conversation and some remarks from Fr. Pat about this milestone anniversary and the people in his life who encouraged and supported his vocation to the priesthood.