JULY 2025
The Catholic Preaching Institute hosted a mid-year program review with all Preaching Fellows and Clergy Mentors. Through thoughtful conversation, we reflected on the past five months of formation— sharing feedback and deepening our commitment to proclaiming the Word with clarity and compassion.
See who is participating in this year’s Mentoring program – Preaching Fellows, Clergy Mentors and Lay Advisors – by visiting the Disciples of the Word page.
And the survey says …
In February, CPI opened separate surveys to pastors and parishioners to understand the homiletic experience of both clergy and the Catholic faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. THANK YOU to all who participated in the surveys!
The responses have been collected, collated and interpreted – click here to read more on the Research Page.
Now we’re on to creating vibrant programs with what we’ve learned. We encourage you to visit this site often for updated information about these programs – and how you can contribute your time and talents!
From the bookshelf ...
FROM THE BOOKSHELF (for July)
This month’s “Preacher Feature” celebrates Saint James (feast day: July 25). Recognized for his bold spirit and devotion, Saint James was among the first to follow Christ and the first of the Twelve Apostles to be martyred for the Gospel.
From the bookshelf ...
FROM THE BOOKSHELF
This month’s reading selections acknowledge our Church’s first Augustinian pope. Ad multos annos, Papa Leo!
Holy Angels
November 10
Throughout this our inaugural year, we have celebrated each month the feast days of remarkable preachers who helped shape a fledgling Church, and who still influence how we celebrate our Catholic faith today. You will find curated reads about each in our Bookshelf Archive.
As 2024 ebbs to its end, this Advent we remember the CHOIRS OF ANGELS, those celestial beings created by God for his kingdom. Especially during this season, we remember those heavenly hosts – named and unnamed – whom God selected to break into human history to announce the coming of the Saviour!
The Angels of Christmas: Hearing God’s Voice in Advent explores the four angelic visits to Zechariah, Mary, Joseph and the shepherds. May we never forget these first “preachers” of the Good News.
A blessed and transformational Advent and Christmas to you and yours!
