A private, university-level theological training institution founded in 1988 by the Prêtres de Saint-Sulpice in Montreal, Quebec.
The Institut de formation théologique de Montréal (IFTM) is a private educational institution of university level. It was founded in 1988 by the Prêtres de Saint-Sulpice. The Institut currently describes itself as an international organization of the Canadian Province of the Society of Saint-Sulpice, serving the Church and various works, institutions and communities. Its motto is 'À la recherche de la compréhension de la foi'.
The IFTM has a mission of evangelization and education that is cultural, pastoral, spiritual and academic in nature. The Institut is open to anyone who wishes to enrich their knowledge and experience spiritually, culturally, pastorally and intellectually.
The Institut offers courses, conferences and sessions in French, Spanish, Portuguese, English and Italian. Courses are offered online, in person, or in hybrid format. Its teaching faculty is a new, expanded international body that includes many professionals, women and men, and Sulpician priests specialized in various fields. Its diplomas are recognised by the Quebec Ministry of Education and Higher Education.
The Institut has a monumental library and chapel in Montreal. It also has links with other libraries and institutions, for example in Fukuoka (Japan) and Bogotá (Colombia). The address is 2065 Sherbrooke Ouest, Montréal, QC H3H 1G6.
The IFTM was founded by the Prêtres de Saint-Sulpice in 1988. Until 2020, the institution mainly provided priestly formation in Montreal.