The CRC’s General Assembly is an opportunity for the leaders of Catholic religious congregations of women and men religious in Canada to meet and share their experience, to reflect on important issues and to celebrate together. The chosen theme of the 33rd edition is: “A Present Hope: Reading the Signs of the Times” It will be developped by Fr. Ronald Rolheiser, OMI.

Religious leadership has been facing major challenges for several years. The decline in vocations, the aging of consecrated persons, the management of the material and spiritual heritage are all challenges that burden the reality of religious leadership. Beyond questions of governance, we can reflect upon the spiritual intelligence of leadership, its styles and inspirations. How can religious and episcopal leadership mutually enrich one another? What are the post-pandemic perspectives for consecrated life and its place in the Church as a whole?

This virtual Formator Workshop will provide an opportunity for vocation and formation ministers to dialogue and learn from one another on topics relevant to these unprecedented times: What is the impact of COVID-19 in the ministry of formation? How will we work for justice and equality in a COVID-19 world? Presentations by our speakers will also offer participants a chance to gain new insights and to then pose questions for response during the Speakers Panel.