About

Chrism’s unique concept for an integrated approach to formation for priests was conceived in October 2023 by co-founders Dr. Jim Langley and Matthew Rudolph. They discovered a desperate need for a holistic, integrated solution for the most important problems priests are facing. Previously, Jim and Matt were both serving as Executive Directors for their respective organizations (St. Raphael’s Counseling and Amazing Parish), which gave them an acute knowledge of the mental health and leadership crisis prevalent among clergy and seminarians. 

With 20+ years of combined experience working with priests, bishops, seminarians and religious orders, they are convinced that there needs to be an integrated approach to leadership, mental health and spiritual support. Our priests are integrated beings and need tools and resources beyond the average seminary experience to live out a thriving priesthood. 

Meet the Founders

Dr. Jim Langley

Dr. Jim Langley is a husband and father of five boys. In 2010, he co-founded St. Raphael Counseling, a Catholic psychology clinic that provides 20,000 direct hours of clinical care to the laity and clergy of the Archdiocese of Denver. As a cofounder of Chrism, his approach to healing is to collaborate with priests and diocesan leaders to bring true healing of a man’s vocation through tailored plans to grow, addressing their wounds through counseling, human formation, and spiritual conversion.

Matthew Rudolph

Matthew Rudolph is a husband and father of four children. In 2015, he joined the founders of Amazing Parish, Pat Lencioni and John Martin, and spent the next 8 years leading coaching and content efforts for nearly 1,000 priests and bishops across the country. He most recently served as Executive Director of Amazing Parish, and recently stepped down to pursue his passion for helping priests integrate human formation, leadership and healing. In co-founding Chrism, he hopes to equip even more clergy with practical skills and confidence so they can become the leaders and spiritual fathers they are called to be. 

Schedule your free 30 minute coaching call phone call by emailing team@chrismpriest.com!

Schedule your free 30 minute coaching call phone call by emailing team@chrismpriest.com!

“The priesthood is the love of the heart of Jesus. When you see a priest, think of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

 

-St. John Vianney

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