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Missionary Leadership Institute

Missionary Leadership Institute

Imagine what our communities would look like if each parish had a group of parishioners and staff formed and equipped to accompany others and serve as leaders in any ministry. 

The Missionary Leadership Institute / Instituto de Liderazgo Misionero, is designed for a wide variety of parish leaders to:

  • Discern their vocation, their particular call to holiness
  • Be formed as leaders who will evangelize and disciple others
  • Serve more effectively as lay ecclesial ministers (parish staff)
  • All formation is offered in English and Spanish

Learning Opportunities

I am a volunteer at my parish

Formation for the Lay Apostolate is designed for volunteer lay persons serving in parishes, such as catechists, parish council members, trustees, pastoral care ministers, youth group leaders, and anyone who has a call to grow as a missionary disciple and deepen their faith.

Intensive Year Overview

Year 2: Lay Apostolate Formation

I am a parish staff member

Formation for Lay Ecclesial Ministry is designed for lay persons serving on staff in parishes (especially new hires), such as catechetical leaders, pastoral ministers, worship coordinators, youth and young adult ministers, RCIA/OCIA coordinators, and discipleship coordinators.

Basic Ministry Overview

Register for the January 13-16, 2025 Session

Intensive Year Overview

Year 2: Lay Ecclesial Ministry

View our videos to find out more

Interested?

Click here to request information about the Missionary Leadership Institute.

Student Resources

Already enrolled? Access our helpful resources. Note: this page is password protected.

Upcoming Events

Basic Ministry for Parish Life January 13-16, 2025

Questions About Missionary Leadership Institute?

Jamie Whalen
Lay Leader Formation
Director

920-272-8268

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Kristin Sorensen
Lay Leader Formation
Coordinator

920-272-8308

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Sr. Martha Escobar
Hispanic Ministry Director

920-272-8331

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Toni Gomez
Hispanic Ministry
Coordinator

920-272-8327

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