Stirring up the flame within

Equipping for Ministry

For 160 years, Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology has educated and formed diocesan priests for the Catholic Church. Today, that mission includes a venture to help dioceses provide the ongoing formation needed for their priests.

The Institute for Priests and Presbyterates aims to help priests sharpen their skills for more effective ministry and to keep both priests and presbyterates holy, healthy and effective in various ministry settings and stages of life.

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Ongoing Formation

Effective Pastoring Workshops

These workshops engage the ongoing formation needs of priests in their first years of ministry.

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Encore Priests

By the nature of Holy Orders, priests always have some form of priestly ministry. But how can a mature priest transition into a retirement that is meaningful and vital?

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International Priests

International priests serving in the United States bring many gifts and talents to their ministry, but also face distinct challenges.

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Sabbaticals

Saint Meinrad offers a place of peace and refreshment for those seeking rest from intensive work and ministry.

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Mini-Sabbatical

For priests at midlife, an integrated four-week sabbatical program can help you rest, reflect and reinvigorate your spiritual life.

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Cruise Retreats

Finding time to make your annual retreat and take your vacation gets more difficult each year. Why not make a retreat that also feels like a vacation?

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Mentor Training

Our Mentor Training Program trains seasoned pastors who have been chosen by their diocese to help new priests and pastors.

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Presbyterates

Presbyteral assemblies are based on a series of five models, collectively titled Intentional Presbyterates.

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Upcoming Events

We are currently, cautiously, optimistically, moving ahead with IPP programming for 2021. There are many variables at play, but we’re putting basic elements of programs into place, knowing that they may get adjusted (hopefully not cancelled) as we get into the new year. In consideration of individual calendars, 2021 dates are published for your convenience and information.
February 1 - 5, 2021
Associate Pastor Workshop

Designed for the recently ordained priest, the Associate Pastor Workshop offers a chance to reflect on the first months of priestly life and ministry.
July 12 - 7, 2021
Stoking the Fire Mini-Sabbatical

"Stoking the Fire" Mini-Sabbatical is the Institute for Priests and Presbyterates' program of ongoing formation for priests at midlife, providing participants a time to rest and be renewed.
August 16 - 19, 2021
Encore Priests Pre-Retirement

A workshop designed for priests in their 60s or approaching retirement, Encore Priests prepares priests for this transition.
September 13 - 17, 2021
The Newly Appointed Pastor Workshop

A four-day, three-night training on the munera of pastoral leadership: teaching, sanctifying and governing.
September 27 - 1, 2021
Cruise Retreat for Priests

Daily Mass, retreat conferences, group prayer and dining are all part of your retreat at sea. The ship's amenities, group interaction and ports of call add to the experience.
October 11 - 15, 2021
World Priest Program

This program assists international priests in managing a successful transition into effective ministry in the United States.
November 8 - 12, 2021
The Newly Appointed Pastor Workshop

A four-day, three-night training on the munera of pastoral leadership: teaching, sanctifying and governing.
November 29 - 2, 2021
Encore Priests Pre-Retirement

A workshop designed for priests in their 60s or approaching retirement, Encore Priests prepares priests for this transition. 

FAQs

Are IPP programs only for diocesan priests? Is the IPP just for Saint Meinrad alumni? Is the IPP just for Roman Catholic priests? What about costs and financing?
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Call Fr. Julian Peters, OSB, Director, at (812) 357-6439

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