Welcome to Saint Luke Institute
We bring the healing ministry of Christ to priests, deacons, consecrated religious, laity and more, through integrated psychological and spiritual treatment, consultation, and education.
A Message from Our President
Rev. Patrick McDevitt, CM, Ph.D., reflects on the important mission of SLI to provide integral, licensed mental health and spiritual care for ministers, especially as they encounter the unique needs of today's Church and world.
Our Services
Comprehensive Mental Health & Spiritual Care
At Saint Luke Institute, our experience tells us integrated psychological and spiritual treatment achieves the best long-term outcomes in care of the person as a whole. Our expertise assures quality, healing care when it is needed most.
Services Include:
Clinical Evaluation
Emmaus Program
Individual & Group Outpatient Care Services
Integrated Spiritual Care
Consultative Care & Education
Saint Luke Institute evaluates candidates for priesthood, permanent diaconate, and religious life. Experts are able to consult confidentially about mental health needs, and help assess your presbyterate, religious community or other groups. We offer ongoing education opportunities with our clinicians, in-person or online.
Services Include:
Candiate Assessment
Clergy & Religious Health Monitor
Ongoing Education & Consultations
Ongoing Education
Saint Luke Institute is dedicated to helping church leaders and others address mental health, leadership development, and continuing education in a variety of innovative ways.
Contemplative Life & Vocations
In a three-part series from October to December, Marist Brother Don Bisson, D.Min., discusses the struggles and challenges of shrinking contemplative religious communities and reviews possible creative solutions. All registrants receive access to live presentation with interactive Q&A with presenter and on-demand access to future recordings.
Featured News
Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski to Serve as Bishop-Advisor to Saint Luke Institute
Serving in this role, the Archbishop of St. Louis will build on SLI’s strong connection with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), as well as with individual bishops across the country and beyond.
Upcoming Events
Annual Benefit 2025
Support & join us as we celebrate nearly five decades of fostering healthy ministers for a vibrant Church, and present the Saint Luke Award to Msgr. William English.
LukeNotes
Relationships & Healthy Boundaries in Ministry
Saint Luke Institute therapist, A. Mechelle Haywood, Psy.D., discusses 7 strategies for healthy boundaries in ministerial relationships. Her case study considers the application of these strategies through the lens of a positive, life-changing conversation.