Institute for Priestly Formation

07/09/2026

For thirty years, Kathy has lived her vocation as a consecrated virgin in the world, faithfully responding to the Lord's call with generosity, love, and service.

Consecrated on July 8, 1995, Kathy's vocation included a unique "call within a call"—to accompany diocesan priests, bishops, and seminarians in their interior life through the mission of the Institute for Priestly Formation.

Through three decades of prayer, sacrifice, friendship, and spiritual accompaniment, Kathy has touched countless lives and strengthened the mission of IPF through her witness of faith.

Thank you, Kathy, for 30 years of fidelity, service, and love.

07/08/2026

What an incredible six weeks! As another Summer
Program for Seminarians concludes, we’re filled with
gratitude – to God for His blessings, and to you for the
prayers and support that made this transformational
experience possible.

We’re delighted to share that together we met our
$100,000 matching challenge, unlocking an additional
$100,000 for IPF’s mission. This summer, 365 donors
collectively contributed $201,150 to help form the next
generation of faithful shepherds for our Church.

07/03/2026

07/03/2026

In this final week of IPF’s Summer Program for Seminarians, the men have focused on holiness – “intimacy with God” that is the foundation for the priest’s mission. Learn more about the call to holiness in the Summer Program.

07/02/2026

On Wednesday evening, seminarians gathered at Christ the King Parish in Omaha for adoration and benediction as part of IPF's annual Friends' Night. Each seminarian participating in the Summer Program is paired with a prayer partner who faithfully prays for him throughout the six-week program. Friends' Night provides a special opportunity for seminarians and their prayer partners to meet for the first time, sharing an evening of prayer followed by fellowship.

The evening concluded on a joyful note as several seminarians formed an impromptu band and performed an original song they had written in honor of St. Thérèse of the Little Flower. They then invited everyone to join in a spirited sing-along of John Denver's "Take Me Home, Country Roads," bringing the community together in a memorable celebration of faith and friendship.

07/02/2026

On Wednesday evening, seminarians gathered at Christ the King Parish in Omaha for adoration and benediction as part of IPF's annual Friends' Night. Each seminarian participating in the Summer Program is paired with a prayer partner who faithfully prays for him throughout the six-week program. Friends' Night provides a special opportunity for seminarians and their prayer partners to meet for the first time, sharing an evening of prayer followed by fellowship.

The evening concluded on a joyful note as several seminarians formed an impromptu band and performed an original song they had written in honor of St. Thérèse of the Little Flower. They then invited everyone to join in a spirited sing-along of John Denver's "Take Me Home, Country Roads," bringing the community together in a memorable celebration of faith and friendship.

07/01/2026

At the IPF Summer Program for Seminarians, formation happens in classrooms, chapels, conversations… and sometimes while experiencing the world around us.
Here’s a collection of photo contest moments captured by the men of IPF as they connect and explore. May the best photo win!
A generous donor has provided a $100,000 matching gift. When you donate to the Answering the Call Annual Fund, your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $100,000 – doubling the impact of your donation and helping make the Summer Program’s transformational experience possible.
The matching campaign runs May 25 – July 4.
Visit www.IPFAnnualFund.org to donate and learn more.

06/29/2026

As the IPF Summer Program for Seminarians draws to a close later this week, discover why our signature program has such a profound impact on priests and their parishes.
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06/27/2026

We bestow our highest honor, the Our Lady of Guadalupe Award, to individuals whose lives of faith, prayer, and service have made an extraordinary contribution to the mission of priestly formation and the life of the Church. During a June 24 daily Mass at the Summer Program for Seminarians, IPF honored (pictured L-R: Fr. Jim, Mary Jane Tynan, Linda and Vince Antonelli and Fr. Brian Welter). They are tremendous blessings to the entire IPF community!

06/26/2026

Thank you for joining us in the mission of shaping disciples.