WHAT is IMPACT?
IMPACT is a two-year formation program for Catholic adults, which is coordinated by the Archdiocese of Dubuque. The program provides the opportunity to grow in your faith by attending monthly sessions with dynamic presenters, reading spiritual books, engaging in discussions with other participants, and receiving guidance from a spiritual mentor. Through study, prayer, reflection, and conversation, participants are challenged to respond more fully to Jesus’ call to mission—to IMPACT our world!
WHO is IMPACT for?
IMPACT is open to any Catholic adult who desires a deeper relationship with Jesus and a greater understanding of the Catholic faith in order to better serve others.
WHEN does IMPACT take place?
The next IMPACT cohort will begin meeting in September of 2025 and the program will end in May of 2027.
Each year begins with a two-day retreat (in September) followed by monthly sessions that are held on one Saturday each month from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM from October through May (no sessions during the summer months).
For a more detailed schedule including session dates, topics, and descriptions, click here.
WHERE will the 2025-2027 IMPACT cohort take place?
Monthly IMPACT sessions will be held at:
St. Mary Catholic Church
2200 2nd Ave, Vinton, IA
The opening retreats for each year will be held at:
Shalom Spirituality Center
1001 Davis St, Dubuque, IA 52001
HOW to participate?
The application for the 2025-2027 IMPACT cohort is available HERE.
The application deadline will be August 15, 2025.
Participants are responsible for attending all sessions, reading the assigned materials, writing reflection papers, participating in large and small group discussions, and meeting with a spiritual mentor. For a full list of Participant Expectations, click here.
Cost: The total cost for participating in the two-year program is $1,000 (or $500 for each year). This does not include the cost of books (estimated to be approximately $100 per year). With approval from the pastor, parishes typically sponsor their parishioners by covering half of the cost ($250 each year). An archdiocesan grant is available to cover the participant's half ($250 each year) for parish Faith Formation Leaders and Catholic school teachers or administrators in the Archdiocese of Dubuque.