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Join in May to Celebrate Fr. Pat McDevitt’s 40th Anniversary as a Priest
A Mass celebrating the SLI President & CEO’s 40th anniversary of ordination will be celebrated on May 31 in Chicago and be viewable by livestream.
SLI President’s Reflection Featured on Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network Blog
Priests, like everyone else, are called to reframe “crisis” from a “problem mindset” to a “grace mindset.”
Easter’s Call to Be Pilgrims of Hope & Peace: A Message from Our President & CEO
Easter rekindles the fire of hope that generates new life. It calls us to action, not complacency. Let us recommit ourselves to be true pilgrims of hope: to pray unceasingly for peace.
SLI Joins in Prayer with Pope’s Intention in April for Priests in Crisis
Rev. Patrick J. McDevitt, CM, PhD, President & CEO has highlighted the April intention of Pope Leo XIV in the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network, for priests in crisis.
‘Healing Begins with Acceptance’: Meet the Healers – Ann Marie Beins, RN
SLI’s Healthcare Manager reflects on the emotional and spiritual dimensions of mental health nursing, the weight and privilege of caring for those in crisis, and what “healing” really looks like beyond charts and treatment plans.
Remarks from SLI President & CEO on Mission of SLI: “It takes a Church to heal our ministers. It takes all of us.”
Remarks from a recent fundraising event at Holy Trinity Parish in Dallas, Texas.
SLI Events in Arizona, Texas Highlight New Opportunities
Visits in the southwestern US established new connections for partnerships, and included a fundraiser that garnered nearly $17,000 in pledges to support the organization’s new Partners in Healing Society.
SLI Celebrates Catholic Sisters Week
As Saint Luke Institute envisions its future, we remain deeply committed to the healing, care, and support of our Religious Sisters.
LukeNotes: Mapping the Mind: A Guide to Personality Traits
The first issue of our free quarterly newsletter for 2026 begins a four-part series on personality and ministry.
SLI Launches ‘Partners in Healing Society’ for Recurring Donors
Sustaining donors provide predictable and thoughtful gifts throughout the year, allowing us to plan treatment and prevention programs with security. We can more easily respond quickly when a priest or sister is in need, and ensure that no one is ever turned away for financial reasons.
Lent: The Challenge and Peace of Spiritual Springtime
A video reflection for Ash Wednesday from our President & CEO, Rev. Patrick J. McDevitt, CM, PhD.
Healthy Use of AI and Social Media Focus of First SLIconnect Presentation of 2026
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 in the first SLIconnect online presentation of 2026.
Fr. Ken Phillips, TOR, MS, Remembered for a ‘Life of Healing’; SLI Charitable Fund Named In His Memory
SLI President & CEO Fr. Patrick McDevitt, CM, PhD stated, “This fund will continue Fr. Ken’s legacy and ensure that financial hardship never prevents priests, deacons, or women and men religious from receiving behavioral health and spiritual care support at SLI.”
Memorial Mass Livestream for Fr. Ken Phillips, TOR, MS
View the recording of the Memorial Mass from the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land.
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.
Photos & Audio: Remembering Fr. Ken Phillips, TOR, MS
Family, friends, brothers in community and colleagues of Fr. Ken Phillips, gathered at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Altoona, Pennsylvania, for his Mass of Christian Burial
Statement from SLI President & CEO on the Passing of Fr. Ken Phillips, TOR, MS
Fr. Ken leaves us a lasting legacy of love, care, and steadfast commitment to the well-being of clergy and religious.
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.
‘Healing is Relational’: Meet A. Mechelle Haywood, Psy.D.
Therapist A. Mechelle Haywood, Psy.D., from our Silver Spring, Maryland office, recently discussed the meaning she finds in her nearly 10 years of work at SLI, supporting the mental wellness of priests, religious and others high-responsibility caregivers.
Christmas Message from our President & CEO
The mystery of Christmas tells us something astonishing: God did not remain distant. God did not bypass humanity. God became human. And in doing so, God declared that our lives are gifts—sacred, holy, and filled with depth, meaning, and infinite possibility.
‘Risk Being Present with your Authentic Self’: Meet Rev. Michael Ritter, Psy.D., M.Div.
Fr. Ritter, from our Silver Spring, Maryland office, recently provided some background of his vocational journey, both as a priest and as licensed clinicial psychologist.
‘Go Beyond, Be Different, Find Hope’: Advent Reflections from SLI President & CEO
Faith expands what we see is possible. Jesus says: “Blessed is the one who finds no stumbling block in me!”
A Thanksgiving Message from our President & CEO
As I look ahead with you, I am mindful that every accomplishment at SLI is made possible by people like you—whose commitment, partnership, and shared dedication propel our mission forward.
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