The Religious Formation Conference (RFC) is a national Roman Catholic organization serving religious institutes of women and men with programs and services for those in the ministry of initial and lifelong formation, and general congregational membership.

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Summer Program Updates

Click here to learn more about these exciting RFC programming updates.

In the News: Discussion on Race Offers Church Second Chance to Take a Stand

Executive Director, Ellen Dauwer, and Associate Director, Ryan Hoffmann, participate in discussion on race in the Catholic Church.

Catholic Collaborators Band Together at LCWR Assembly

The RFC was one of several Catholic organizations that sponsored a "mega-booth" at the LCWR Assembly August 7-10.

RFC Attends 2018 CMSM Assembly

Staff attend Conference of Major Superiors of Men (CMSM) assembly in St. Louis & connect with men's member communities.

Daily Bread for the Summer

"I find that the season of summer ushers in a time to enter into this invisible yet tangible world of awareness, opportunity & change."

Graced Encounters: An Overview of 2017 at the RFC

We're pleased to share our 2017 Annual Report. We had many graced encounters in 2017. Take a look!

Ongoing Formation: U.S. Federation of the Sisters of St. Joseph

Learn how the U.S. Federation of the Sisters of St Joseph is engaging ongoing formation.

RFC Welcomes 2018 Life Commitment Participants

Twenty-two (22) women and men religious will gather July 16-24, 2018 at Marillac Spirituality Center, Leavenworth, KS for the 35^th annual Life Commitment Program.