Bishops' session 2027
Episcopal Ongoing Formation & Support
What if They All Come Back: The Bishop’s Role in Cultivating a Growth Mindset
We know that you balance multiple responsibilities that are a vital part of your call to be a Shepherd of your flock and that some of the duties and tasks can become a gravitational pull that leaves little room for the deeper work of inspiring zeal, forming priests, and setting a clear vision for your diocese. The Bishops' Session provides bishops with the chance to step back, refocus, and reclaim your priorities in a rapidly changing societal climate.
BISHOPS' SESSION 2027
This Year's Topic:
What if They All Come Back: The Bishop’s Role in Cultivating a Growth Mindset
What if They All Come Back: The Bishop’s Role in Cultivating a Growth Mindset
Please join us for our annual session where you and your brother bishops will receive skill-building and coaching to envision a strong future for your local churches and respond to the leadership challenges you encounter.
The three days spent at the Bishops' Session will also provide fraternity and prayer that enable you to contemplate your role and leadership responsibilities in service to your local Church.
Previous session topics include:
Reaching, Engaging, and Cultivating the Next Generation for an Apostolic Age
Leading the Presbyterate to Accompany the Church in a Polarized Society
Shepherding a Multi-Generational Presbyterate
Shepherding in a Post-Pandemic Church
The Domestic Church: Effective Formation and Evangelization for Catholic Families
The three days spent at the Bishops' Session will also provide fraternity and prayer that enable you to contemplate your role and leadership responsibilities in service to your local Church.
Previous session topics include:
Reaching, Engaging, and Cultivating the Next Generation for an Apostolic Age
Leading the Presbyterate to Accompany the Church in a Polarized Society
Shepherding a Multi-Generational Presbyterate
Shepherding in a Post-Pandemic Church
The Domestic Church: Effective Formation and Evangelization for Catholic Families
Date
February 15-18, 2027
Location
Enjoy a beautiful oceanfront property that is known for gracious and attentive service. Located on a stretch of pristine beach in northeast Florida, Ponte Vedra Lodge and Club is a refuge for retreat and reflection.
Testimonials
from Our Bishops
“I have found the Bishops' Sessions to be thought-provoking and affirming of my ministry at the same time as they have given me valuable tools that I have been able to use to make my ministry more effective. It is also a valued time to be together with my brother bishops — sharing what we are dealing with and supporting each other ministerially and personally.”
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor of Little Rock, AR
SUPPORT OUR BISHOPS
You have a chance to offer renewal to the Bishops that God has called to lead His Church. Thanks to generous supporters, the Bishops' Session is offered to all Bishops and there is no cost to attend. If you would like to partner with us in emboldening the clergy, give us a call or send us a message.
