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Pastoral Ministry Institute

The Pastoral Ministry Institute of Saint Xavier University reaches out to the academic and faith communities of the local church of Chicago and beyond through its credit and non-credit opportunities. Designed to foster the finest tradition of pastoral theology, the Pastoral Ministry Institute has prepared women and men for lay ecclesial ministry since 1985. The offerings include undergraduate and graduate programs, seminars, workshops and special events. Once again, it is our pleasure to provide you with this overview of our programs for 2008-2009.

Pope Benedict XVI has declared 2008-2009 to be The Pauline Year. In his writings the Pope noted that St. Paul’s whole life was a fruit of God’s “freely given and merciful grace.” In honor of this great apostle to the gentiles, Troy Martin, Ph.D., will give two lectures: “Paul: From Persecutor to Apostle” and “Paul: Both a Jewish and Christian Theologian.” We invite you to read more inside about these two unique lectures and plan to attend. Consistent with our commitment to serve the Archdiocese of Chicago and other dioceses, we again present training for Ministers of Care along with other opportunities for professional development or personal enrichment in areas of Bible, sacraments, theology and spirituality.

We hope you choose to join us in the enterprise of pastoral education and spiritual formation through your participation in one of the opportunities you find in this Web site. Please browse through it and let us hear from you.

For More Information

Pastoral Ministry Institute

Cathleen M. Cahill, RSM
Administrative Director
(773) 298-3387

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Office of Lay Ministry Formation
(847) 837-4550