Institute for Priestly Formation

Hearts on Fire for Christ

In collaboration with Catholic seminaries and dioceses, we form seminarians, priests, and bishops in holiness and accompany them in their ongoing spiritual growth, so they can more effectively lead others to Christ.

We envision a joyful and powerful renewal of holiness across the U.S. Catholic Church as more diocesan seminarians, priests, and bishops seek and commit to a personal, deep, and sustained spiritual communion with the Trinity.

What's Happening at IPF?

The last several weeks have been very busy at the Institute for Priestly Formation.  Our Lenten Morning of Reflection took place on Saturday, March 14th at Christ the King Parish.  On April 9th, 2026, we held our IPF Hearts on Fire dinner to raise funds for IPF's programs for seminarians. 

Our latest magazine provided an annual report of our finances, and offered details on many upcoming events throughout 2026.  In mid-to-late April 2026, we had two sections of IPF's Spiritual Direction Training Program kicking off year three of their three-year session at Mundelein Seminary. Over the course of their program, they will meet nine times (one week at a time, three weeks each year), to learn more about how to offer spiritual direction to others, and to grow deeper in their daily encounter with the Lord. Our 2022 virtual event, "IPF Presents: Forming Priests to Help Others in Prayer", showcased this program, and highlighted how IPF works to accompany the diocesan priests who attend this program.

On Memorial Day weekend, our largest and longest running program, the Summer Program for Diocesan Seminarians, will begin.  For six weeks, seminarians from across the United States will come to the Institute for Priestly Formation in Omaha, spending time deepening their spiritual lives.  

Through God's grace, the work of IPF continues to flourish.  We are deeply grateful for the prayers and support you offer to IPF during this Nebraska Catholic Day of Giving and throughout the year.