Please note that these dates are tentative. To be notified when registration for the next Symposium for Priests becomes available, please click the “Register” button at the top of this page.
What is the essential role of priests in the renewal of Catholic education, and how can they become equipped to exercise this role in schools?
Join us for our event designed specifically for priests. This gathering offers inspiration, vision, and practical tools to engage with principals, teachers, and parents to foster vibrant communities of faith and learning. In response to input from priests, topics covered will include:
- Spiritual Fatherhood in the School Community: The role of the priest in Catholic education
- Communicating the Vision
- Beyond Professional Development: Forming your faculty, staff, and the school community
- Weaving the Tapestry: Integrating the faith across the curriculum
Space is limited. Priority is given in our registration process to any priest who has not attended a previous ICLE Symposium for Priests event.
SCHEDULE:
The program begins with Welcome and Introductions on Tuesday at 4 p.m. and will end after 12 p.m. Mass, followed by lunch, on Thursday.
COST FOR 2027:
Thanks to a generous gift from the Ortner Family Foundation, the registration fee for this event has been waived. Your free registration includes:
- Two nights of overnight private accommodations (private room and private bath) on the beautiful Augustine Institute campus, including use of the onsite fitness center and miles of walking trails.
- All meals, snacks, receptions, and coffee, beginning with dinner on Tuesday and concluding with lunch on Thursday.
- All programming and materials.
Priests are only responsible for their own travel costs. All visiting priests should have their order or diocese submit a Letter of Suitability on their behalf to [email protected]. Within the document they should include the date, location, and purpose of their visit.
LOCATION:
Our program will take place at the Augustine Institute near St. Louis, Missouri, located at 16805 New Halls Ferry Road, Florissant, MO 63034.
TRAVEL & LODGING:
Participants are responsible for their own travel. The nearest airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL). The Augustine Institute campus is located about 25 minutes from the airport at 16805 New Halls Ferry Road, Florissant, MO 63034.
CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE:
Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) are granted for participation in ICLE workshops, programs, and events. You may request a certificate of attendance for a previous event HERE.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
If your plans change and you are unable to attend, please let us know so that we can plan accordingly.
QUESTIONS:
Questions or concerns? Let us know!