The Spiritual Direction Training Program is a three-year (nine week) program offered to foster a diocesan priest’s intimate encounter with the Trinity so as to deepen his identity as one in relationship with God as well as to introduce and train the priest in the dynamics of contemplative spiritual direction so that he might exercise a discerning awareness in pastoral ministry in general but in spiritual direction in particular. Please note that, starting with this new cohort in 2027, the program will be meeting at Grand Coteau, Louisiana and NOT Mundelein, Illinois (Chicago area).
Each year, there will be two teaching weeks (one each spring and winter) and a silent directed retreat centered on prayer with Scripture (each fall). The teaching weeks include:
The application process for the 2027-2030 cohort of the spiritual direction training program is now open!
Priests who are interested in applying may do so here. Questions about the program can be directed to Dcn. Omar Gutiérrez, Director of Programs, or call him at 531-272-8490.