Hesburgh Sabbatical Program
The mission of the Hesburgh Sabbatical at Catholic Theological Union is to gather Catholic ministers for a renewal, broadening and deepening of their personal, professional and spiritual lives all within the context of a residential international faith community.
Come and see what you will encounter at the Hesburgh Sabbatical Program:
RENEW: be enlightened in mind and spirit through classes and informal discussions.
REJOICE: be nourished in spirit by participation in prayer, liturgy and spiritual direction.
REFRESH: being strengthened in body through diet, exercise and sleep.
RELAX: take time off and enjoy the richness of Chicago, its lakefront, and restaurants and theaters.
RESPECT: take time to look again at self and others in a global community of faith seekers.
Past Participant Comments:
"Excellent, life-changing!” Rev. Michael Kennedy, S.J. Los Angeles, CA
"The four month Hesburgh sabbatical experience offered a variety of opportunities which met my needs in the 34th year of my priestly ministry. The academic component was stimulating and reinforced my ministerial experience. The life and ministerial experience of the other participants was a support while giving hope for the future of church.” Rev Pete Wieneke, O.S.A., Austraila
“The sabbatical time was intellectually stimulating, personally and culturally enriching all in the context of the beautiful city of Chicago! The Hesburgh program exposed me to a supportive, creative international faith community…There is great hope in such an experience!” Sr Lucy Thorsen, NDS, Toronto, Canada, Spring 2008
“I have found the Hesburgh Sabbatical program very life-giving! It is a good mix of time for leisure, fun activities, relaxation, prayer and reflection and input from high caliber professors! It is intellectually stimulating, spiritual, nourishing and affirming of one’s faith and being a member of the universe community.” Sr Emi Frances Oh, DOLC, Fiji, South Pacific, Fall 2009
“…perfect for me…to read, reflect, pray…the sabbatical program was a wonderful opportunity to recharge and refocus my ministry.” Rev Dan Klem, Diocese of Richmond, Virginia, Fall 2009
To contact the Hesburgh Sabbatical Program:
Rev. Patrick Lagges, Program Director
Phone: 773.371.5482
Fax: 773.595.4079
Email: Hesburgh@ctu.edu