Institute for Priests and Presbyterates
Making Welcome
Making Welcome seeks to bring some of the broad principles of the USCCB's Guidelines into the realm of the concrete and practical, suggesting ways in which the diocese and local parish can work together for the sake of creating a positive experience for the priest as well as the parish.
International priests serving in the United States bring many gifts and talents to their ministry, but also face distinct challenges. The Institute for Priests and Presbyterates offers programs to address issues frequently encountered by priests who come from around the world to minister in the United States.
World Priest Workshop
This workshop conducted at Saint Meinrad assists international priests in their transition into diocesan ministry in the United States with accent training and an introduction to the cultural context of the Catholic Church in the U.S. This weeklong workshop is conducted once, annually.
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WOrkshops For International Priests
Conducted at dioceses around the United States, the Institute's two workshops focus either intensively on accent training, or on accent training in combination with intercultural communication and ministry skills.