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Public listing of Catholic Spiritual Direction  Certificate Programs ​

 Please verify the content listed with your diocese's offices regarding any of these organizations listed here on the net

since their information and the content of their curriculum may have changed (and may no longer be approved by the local bishop). 

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  1. Alleluia School of Spiritual Direction

  2. Aquinas Institute of Theology

  3. Archdiocese of Atlanta

  4. Archdiocese of New Orleans 

  5. Boston College

  6. Cenacle of Our Lady of Divine Providence 

  7. Creighton University

  8. Diocese of Burlington

  9. Diocese of Charleston

  10. Diocese of Oklahoma City

  11. Diocese of Tulsa

  12. Divine Mercy University

  13. Fairfield University

  14. Fordham University

  15. Franciscan Spiritual Center

  16. Franciscan University of Steubenville

  17. Grand Coteau School of Retreat Direction

  18. Heart of Christ (Avila Institute)

  19. Holy Apostles College and Seminary

  20. Holy Name Retreat Center

  21. Holy Trinity Catholic Church 

  22. Ignatian Spirituality Institute 

  23. Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center

  24. Immaculate Conception Center

  25. Institute for Priestly Formation

  26. Jesuit School of Theology at Santa Clara 

  27. John Carroll University

  28. Lanteri Center for Ignatian Spirituality

  29. Loyola Jesuit Center

  30. Loyola Marymount University

  31. Loyola University Chicago

  32. Marian Servants of the Incarnate Wisdom

  33. Manresa Jesuit Retreat House

  34. McQuaid Jesuit Institute

  35. Mercy Center – Burlingame, CA

  36. Merrimack College

  37. Montserrat Jesuit Retreat House

  38. Mount St. Mary's U

  39. Oblate School of Theology

  40. Regis University 

  41. Saint John's School of Theology and Seminary

  42. Saint Vincent Seminary

  43. Spring Hill College

  44. St. Catherine University

  45. St. Francis Xavier Parish, NYC

  46. St. Meinrad School of Theology

  47. St. Peter upon the Water

  48. University of St. Mary of the Lake D.Min 

  49. University of Mary​​​, Bismark ND

These are Catholic and  Catholic-based programs. See Contact in the downloadable Excel Spreadsheet----->

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49 Programs as of 2026

 Listed by

  • Institution Name

  • Type of Organization

  • Location

  • Tradition 

  • Format 

  • Estimated Cost

  • Pre- Requirements 

  • Curriculum  Length

  • Website address

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