Institute for Continuing Theological EducationPontifical North American College, Rome

The Institute for Continuing Theological Education (ICTE) offers several unique opportunities for priestly sabbaticals each year. Every fall ICTE offers 3 exciting short courses—or modules—specifically designed for priests. Priests may enroll for one, two or three of the modules. Some priests enroll in only one or two modules as continuing education and retreat. Others remain on sabbatical for all three modules.

Fall 2019 ModulesMODULE 1 Saints of Umbria: Saints Benedict and Francis, Guides for Our Turbulent TimesDates: August 26-September 20, 2019Cost: $6,000 USD· Lectures on Benedictine and Franciscan spirituality· A five day retreat· A six day tour of Umbria, including Assisi and Gubbio.· Visits to Subiaco and Montecassino and other sites MODULE 2 Scripture in the Life of the PriestDates: September 23-October 11, 2019Cost: $4,500 USD· Lectures by renowned scripture scholars· Lectures on Lectio Divino and preaching.· Tour of the Vatican Library and other sites. MODULE 3 The Art of Renaissance in Rome and Florence: Inspirations for PreachingDates: October 14-November 8, 2019Cost: $6,500 USD· Lectures explaining Renaissance Art· A six day bus tour of the Renaissance masterpieces from Rome to Florence.· A five day retreat in Rome

Fr. Edward Linton, OSB – ICTE Director

2020 Spring Sabbatical ProgramDates: January 20-April 6, 2020Cost: $13,000 USD· Lectures by renowned professor from Roman Universities· Visits to Curial Congregations and Dicasteries· A five day Retreat in Assisi· Optional Pilgrimage the Holy Land (additional cost: $3,500)· Opportunity to visit all stational churches during Lent.

Fall 2020 ModulesExploring the Passion of ChristMODULE 1 Theology of the PassionDates: September 7-October 2, 2020Cost: $6,500 USD· Five night/six day trip to Germany highlighting Oberammergau Passion Play· Lectures on the Theology of the Passion · Tours of Rome and surroundings by expert guides· A Five day retreat

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Fr. Edward Linton, OSB (elinton@pnac.org) or consult www.pnac.org

Casa O’Toole ICTE Chapel A recent ICTE cohort

MODULE 2 Preaching the PassionDates: October 5-October 23, 2020Cost: $4,500 USD· Lectures on Lectio Divina and preaching· Practical preaching ideas· Tours of Rome and surroundings MODULE 3 Art of the Passion in Rome and VeniceDates: October 26-November 20, 2020Cost: $6,500 USD· Lectures on exhibition of the Passion in Art· Tours of Rome and surroundings · Five night/six day trip to Venice highlighting Venetian Masters

LOOKING AHEAD

Spring 2021 Dates: January 18-March 29, 2021

Fall 2021 MODULE 1 Dates: September 6-October 1, 2021 MODULE 2 Dates: October 4-October 22, 2021 MODULE 3 Dates: October 25-November 19, 2021