Spotlight
Board Evolution Reflects Strategic Vision as Saint Luke Institute Approaches 50th Anniversary
At its meeting on January 27, 2026, the SLI Board elected a new chair, the first sister to hold the role, recognized its departing chair, and welcomed four new members to serve, with five members continuing their terms. They also thanked three members concluding their terms of service.
Reflection for Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Dr. King’s words: “I have a dream,” have endured because they represent hope. And that kind of hope matters right now, as we confront dehumanization and injustice in our public life.
In Memoriam: Fr. Ken Phillips, TOR, MS
In over four decades of care for our clients, Fr. Ken served in a number of roles, most recently as Coordinator of Continuing Care. He was honored at the 2025 Annual Benefit for SLI with a Special Service Award.
SLI Hosts Breakfast at US Bishops Conference
The breakfast was an opportunity for SLI to share directly with the bishops the depth of our experience and dedication to the mental health and well-being of clergy and religious, as well as the positive outcomes our comprehensive care provides.
SLI October Benefit Update: Nearly $400K Raised; Staff Members Honored for ‘Healing the Healers’
Also honored were Fr. Bill English of the SLI Spirituality Team, & Rev. Ken Phillips, Coordinator of Continuing Care.
Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski to Serve as Bishop-Advisor to Saint Luke Institute
Serving in this role, the Archbishop of St. Louis will build on SLI’s strong connection with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), as well as with individual bishops across the country and beyond.
SLI Staff Welcomes New President with Prayer Service, Reflection
Listen to the Gospel reading from the prayer service followed by Fr. McDevitt’s reflection, and join us in prayer for Fr. McDevitt and all who carry on the mission of SLI.
Rev. Patrick J. McDevitt, CM, Ph.D. Named President & CEO of Saint Luke Institute
He comes to SLI having served as a pastoral counselor, seminary educator, university professor, as well as in international missions and provincial administration.
‘Emmaus Program’ Name Aligns Gospel Story of Journey and SLI Signature Therapeutic Program
The Silver Spring, Maryland-based program remains the same clinically- and spiritually-focused therapeutic program, now with a name connecting it to the journey to wholeness presented in the Emmaus encounter.
SLI Clinician Article on Trauma Honored with Catholic Media Association Awards
Dr. Stephen Carroll’s article, “Trauma Can Impact Candidates and Communities,” won first place in a “Best Writing – In-Depth” category and second place in “Best Feature Article – Professional and Special-Interest Magazines.”