An Invitation from the Office of the Lay Pastoral Ministry Institute (LPMI).
So often, people ask how they might grow in their faith. In response to this searching, Bishop Lynch initiated the Lay Pastoral Ministry Institute. The LPMI is a four-year program: an informal year of discernment and three years of formal academic training and spiritual growth.

The initial segment of the program, the Year of Discernment, consists of four sets of four evening sessions and one day of reflection. The Year of Discernment classes will begin the week of October 6 2008, and will meet at six central locations throughout the diocese. One of these sessions will be in Spanish.

The LPMI provides education and formation for laity in the Catholic faith. The program is designed to enhance personal faith and develop intellectual aptitude to enrich personal ministry. For anyone interested in attending the LPMI Year of Discernment, brochures are available in the church or in the parish office. In addition, the registration form and program information can be found on the LPMI web site at dosp-lpmi.CatholicWeb.com. For more information, call LPMI office at (727) 344-1611, ext 366. Registrations are due in the LPMI office no later than September 25, 2008.

The Ministry Formation Program offered by the diocese of St. Petersburg Lay Pastoral Ministry Institute is accredited by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Commission of Certification and Accreditation, 2311 South Lake Drive, Suite 317, St. Francis, Wisconsin 53235-3702. Phone: 414-486-0139; Fax 414-489-0006, www.usccbcca.org

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