Institute for Leadership in Ministry

The Institute for Leadership in Ministry welcomed the Class of 2014 as the new academic year began. The 78 members of the combined English and Spanish classes come from 27 different parishes. Young adults (ages 19-40) account for about one-third of the class population. Read more...

The summer mailings have been sent to all students and the facilities have been readied to welcome almost 230 students and 80 faculty members to the new academic year.  There are 43 incoming first-year students in the English track and 37 in the Spanish track. Read more...

Last Sunday’s gospel spoke about the familiar parable of the Sower and the Seed. We are told that some of the seed fell on rich soil and produced much fruit. Our challenge is to prepare the soil of our hearts so that the seed may flourish within us. How can we become that “rich soil”? Read more...

 On Wednesday, May 4, 2011, the Institute for Leadership in Ministry celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2011 during Evening Prayer at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph. Friends and families gathered to celebrate the completion of three years of theological study, pastoral formation and leadership development.  Read more...

A letter has been sent to pastors inviting them to recommend students for the upcoming academic year, 2011-2012. In addition, the Director is visiting pastors and parish staffs to talk about the Institute. Read more...