Symposium for Priests

On the Renewal of Catholic Education
January 20-22, 2026
Augustine Institute Campus | St. Louis, MO
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Registration is currently full. To sign up for the waitlist, 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 did not attend our 2025 Symposium for Priests event.

SCHEDULE:

The program begins with Welcome and Introductions on Tuesday, January 20, at 4 p.m. and will end after 12 p.m. Mass, followed by lunch, on Thursday, January 22.

COST FOR 2026:

Thanks to a generous gift from the Ortner Family Foundation, this year’s Symposium registration fee is waived. Priests are only responsible for their travel costs.

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.

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:

Please contact Program Manager Megan Fassero at mfassero@CatholicLiberalEducation.org or 844-425-3832 x 708 with any questions.

What Past Participants Say

"My biggest priority is helping my teachers grow in their own spiritual lives, and helping them to understand what we are trying to do (form saints) as our number one priority around which everything else revolves. The resources provided at the symposium will help with that."

"I came away from the symposium encouraged, and excited about the possibility of instilling wonder in the minds and hearts of the children at our school."

"I was happy to be in the presence of fellow priests and others who want to renew Catholic School Education."

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