The Catholic Leadership Foundation, inspired by the Gospel of Luke (5:1-11), invites you to embark on a transformative journey Into the Deep. This ministry development and formation program is designed to deepen your relationship with Jesus Christ and the Church and renew you as a missionary disciple called to lead and serve. Click here for the brochure.
Into the Deep is an extended leadership formation program that offers:
Retreat experiences
Mentoring
The Ignatian First Spiritual Exercises
Seminars and book club
Praying the Awareness Examen and Lectio Divina
Pilgrimage to France and Italy
Small group spiritual conversations
Mission enhancement project
These elements are woven together across five phases and tailored for individuals in consideration of their location and life and work context. The Program spans from September each year to June the following year.
Into the Deep is ideal for Catholic leaders and those engaged at the governance level of Catholic organisations in all sectors of the Church's life and mission.
We encourage nominations of individuals who:
Are practicing Catholics.
Are currently in a leadership role.
Demonstrate a willingness and ability to commit to the program and contribute as a Friend of the Foundation following its completion.
Have a strong potential for development as a leader into more senior roles.
A preference will given to leaders in rural and remote areas who meet these criteria.
Senior Church leaders have been invited to nominate suitable leaders to participate in Into the Deep. After consultation with prospective applicants, and with their agreement, they will complete a nomination form. Nominated applicants need to complete and returnan application form by Friday 20 June 2025. This will be followed by shortlisting, panel interviews, discernment and formal invitations to join the Program.
Most costs associated with the Program will be covered by the Foundation including travel costs.
After completion of the Into the Deep Program, graduates will be invited to become 'Friends of the Foundation'. Friends support each other in their ministries of leadership and are offered opportunities for ongoing formation.
Virginia Ryan
ceo@catholicleadershipfoundation.com
Greg Wilson
manager@@catholicleadershipfoundation.com