top of page

Spiritual Direction Formation Programs ​

After conducting an online search for Catholic-based spiritual direction formation programs, we identified 40+ programs. I reviewed each program’s publicly available website content, summarizing information on prerequisites, curriculum, costs, format, tradition, and other key details. These summaries are compiled in the attached spreadsheet. With the assistance of Gregory Vigliotta—who gathered contact information for each program—I assembled these details as part of an informal review. A formal, professionally conducted survey will still be necessary for comprehensive and verified data. Please verify this content with each organization. Thank you. Karen Shields Wright. 

 

Click Here to review the Prerequisites Page

​​​​​​​​

  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. Heart of Christ (Avila Institute)

  18. Holy Apostles College and Seminary

  19. Holy Name Retreat Center

  20. Holy Trinity Catholic Church 

  21. Ignatian Spirituality Institute 

  22. Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center

  23. Immaculate Conception Center

  24. Institute for Priestly Formation

  25. Jesuit School of Theology at Santa Clara 

  26. John Carroll University

  27. Lanteri Center for Ignatian Spirituality

  28. Loyola Jesuit Center

  29. Loyola Marymount University

  30. Loyola University Chicago

  31. Marian Servants of the Incarnate Wisdom

  32. Manresa Jesuit Retreat House

  33. McQuaid Jesuit Institute

  34. Mercy Center – Burlingame, CA

  35. Merrimack College

  36. Montserrat Jesuit Retreat House

  37. Mount St. Mary's U

  38. Oblate School of Theology

  39. Regis University 

  40. Saint John's School of Theology and Seminary

  41. Saint Vincent Seminary

  42. Spring Hill College

  43. St. Catherine University

  44. St. Meinrad School of Theology

  45. St. Peter upon the Water

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

  47. University of Mary​​​, Bismark ND

This list is a Work in Progress.  See Details on the programs in the downloadable Excel Spreadsheet----->

​

​

Download the Report  

(excel Spreadsheet)

40+ Programs as of December  2025 Listed by

  • Institution Name

  • Type of Organization

  • Location

  • Tradition 

  • Format 

  • Estimated Cost

  • Pre- Requirements 

  • Curriculum  Length

  • Website address

bottom of page