In this Transforming Hearts podcast interview, Kristin from the Institute for Ministry Formation interviews Fr. Derek Sakowski, a priest from the Diocese of La Crosse, Wisconsin, who has done extensive work in healing ministry.

In this Transforming Hearts episode, Kristin from the Institute for Ministry Formation sits down with Dr. Michael P. Krom, PhD—Professor and Chair of Philosophy at St. Vincent College and Director of both the Benedictine Leadership Studies and Faith and Reason Summer Program.

On Saturday, April 5th, the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Apostolate Center in Verona, PA, welcomed 80 Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) catechists from the Dioceses of Cleveland, Greensburg, Pittsburgh, Steubenville, Wheeling-Charleston and Youngstown for a special evening of connection and formation. This gathering served three key purposes: to introduce catechists to CGSUSA national leadership, to strengthen community among those serving in the ministry, and to offer meaningful spiritual formation.

In this podcast, Kristin Molitor from the Institute for Ministry Formation interviews Kim Fleming from St. Joseph Catholic Community in Eldersburg, Maryland.

In this podcast episode, Kristin interviews Robin Schiefelbein, a current student in the IMF’s Spiritual Direction program. Robin shares how the program has transformed her spiritual life and relationships, as well as how she applies her formation in daily life.

This month, the IMF had the privilege of working with a variety of groups, providing talks, accompaniment formation, and parish missions. We are grateful to be part of this mission—touching hearts, forming disciples, and bringing people into a deeper relationship with Jesus and each other. Check out the video below to see highlights from our time on mission!

In this episode of Transforming Hearts, Kristin from the Institute for Ministry Formation interviews Celine Mitchell, a CGS catechist, formation leader, and IMF instructor, to discuss the beautiful parallels between spiritual direction and the atrium.

In this podcast episode, Kristin interviews Br. Francisco Whittaker, O.S.B., a Benedictine monk from St. Vincent Monastery in Latrobe, PA, who serves in campus ministry at St. Vincent College. Br. Francisco shares his experience accompanying college students through CliftonStrengths as part of Formed and Fashioned, a small group program he developed.

In this podcast episode, Kristin from the Institute for Ministry Formation speaks with Alex Rodriguez, an IMF student and the founder of Avila Coaching and Consulting. Through one-on-one coaching and consulting, Alex helps priests step into greater freedom as spiritual fathers. Together, Alex and Kristin discuss the essential role of supporting priests through one-on-one accompaniment, exploring how this approach fosters deeper self-awareness, healing, and transformation—not only in their priesthood but also in the parishes they serve.

The IMF was honored to join nearly 17,000 Catholics from across the nation at SEEK25, held January 1–5 in Salt Lake City. Fr. Boniface led a standing-room-only breakout session on how accompaniment is essential for holiness. Meanwhile, the IMF team staffed our booth, connecting with alumni, prospective students, Catholic apostolates, and SEEK participants. We created meaningful connections, shared our faith, and worked to build a culture of accompaniment.

Father Boniface Hicks, O.S.B., on Accompaniment & the Catechist At the Institute for Ministry Formation Catechetics Conference 2022, Father Boniface Hicks, O.S.B., addressed the 2020 Directory for Catechesis on Accompaniment & the Catechist.

​Nick Wagner on Catechesis, Community, and Culture At the Institute for Ministry Formation Catechetics Conference 2022, Nick Wagner addressed the 2020 Directory for Catechesis and Catechesis, Community, and Culture.

Mary Ann Boyarski on Catechesis, Community, and Culture At the Institute for Ministry Formation Catechetics Conference 2022, Mary Ann Boyarski addressed the 2020 Directory for Catechesis on Catechesis, Community, and Culture.

Celine Mitchell on Accompaniment and Catechetics within Catechesis of the Good Shepherd At the Institute for Ministry Formation Catechetics Conference 2022, Celine Mitchell addressed the 2020 Directory for Catechesis on Accompaniment and Catechetics within Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.

Bishop Larry Kulick on Catechesis and Evangelization At the Institute for Ministry Formation Catechetics Conference 2022, Bishop Larry Kulick addressed the 2020 Directory for Catechesis on Catechesis and Evangelization.

From Holy Thursday to Easter Sunday, 2022, the Institute for Ministry Formation gathered participants from all over the country to enter more deeply into the most sacred three days of the year, the Holy Triduum. Here is a sample video from the conference: