iLLUMINARE offers something of inestimable value -- time and space to pray, to ponder, to share ... to be renewed in my discipleship and in my ministry in the Church.

Todd G.
Diocesan Director of  Ministry Formation

iLLUMINARE has enhanced my life both as an individual and as a lay ecclesial minister.  I embrace the value of ongoing formation and intentional ministry.  I am grateful for the opportunity to have grown in my faith and practice with the support of my colleagues in the light of this thought-provoking and inspiring Project.

Jan M.
Hospital Pastoral Care Minister

iLLUMINARE is the greatest gift I have received in over 30 years of ministry.  iLLUMINARE is a blessing to those of us in leadership, at a time in the Church when so much strength is needed to face the challenges.  The opportunity for prayer, study and theological reflection with colleagues in a positive, prayerful environment has been a source of immeasurable grace. 

S. Nathalie M.
Diocesan Director of Education and Formation

All that I have experienced during iLLUMINARE affects what I do daily in ministry now.  All that I was able to listen to, learn, participate in, and pray about during my two years in iLLUMINARE has given me courage to continue on in ministry.   I felt appreciated, accepted, valued and loved as a minister in the Church and that meant so much to me.  I am better prepared for the challenges I face and renewed in my commitment to truly be an excellent minister.

Kay O.
Parish Pastoral Minister

iLLUMINARE is an outstanding example of adult learning and Christian formation.  I cannot say enough about the positive, uplifting, and supportive atmosphere that you and the Benedictine Community create for those privileged to be members of an iLLUMINARE cohort. I consider iLLUMINARE a vital force serving the Catholic Church to ensure excellence in ministry for today and reaching into the future. 

Fr. Joe W.
Pastor

Participating in the iLLUMINARE opportunity has been the most wonderful blessing of my entire ministry.  Through this experience, I have gained insights about myself, about God's call to ministry, and about ministry itself.  My personal life, my professional life, and especially my spiritual life have all been greatly enriched.  New insights have brought clarity and direction to my 'being' a minister, a spiritual vessel, a messenger of God. 

Mary B.
Parish Director, Children/Family Ministry

iLLUMINARE gives me that rare opportunity to step back from the whirlwind of activity and the intensity of concentrating and listening to the needs of others in order to refresh my body and spirit.  iLLUMINARE is a prayerful time for reflecting on the mission of Jesus and the Church.

S. Pat M.
Diocesan Director of Education and Formation

iLLUMINARE has given me courage to speak truth, patience to see God’s work unfold in its own time, creativity to shape my destiny, maturity to respond to the world and the Church in all their complexity, and support to recognize my own place as religious leader in the 21st century.  iLLUMINARE struck the delicate balance that allows me to consider the Church from heady discourse to everyday life.

Kathryn L.
Parish Director of Liturgy and Music

iLLUMINARE has helped me to realize that I am doing God's work with His help.  I have learned to be more accepting of others and of myself.  I cannot do it all and if I try I am denying others the opportunity to use their gifts.  iLLUMINARE has made me see the importance of taking time to make time for what is important, especially prayer.

Dixie B.
Parish Pastoral Associate