Congratulations to 43 Graduates of Preaching for Encounter Program!

Congratulations to our 2024 Preaching for Encounter program graduates! In February 2026, these priests and deacons completed 20 months of highly interactive coaching and study. Now begins a new chapter in their lifelong journey to help people go deeper in their relationship with God.

Here are a few comments from their final evaluations, to give you more context about what they begin to learn from Preaching for Encounter.

“This program gave me much more than I expected! I now have a lot of tools to continue to improve my preparation of homilies. The experience with my coaches was especially meaningful to my growth. I feel like I now have the resources and relationships to help me keep learning and growing in my preaching for years to come.” – Fr. Miguel

“I understand the importance of the liturgical homily a lot more now. It matters for the life of the Church and our ongoing clergy formation. It has helped me to approach my delivery with ease and confidence. My parishioners readily share the progress they see, and they appreciate it.” – Fr. Leo

“I am more aware of what works, how to avoid what does not help, and how I can still improve. I’m eager to continue improving and helping us all have better connections with God.” – Dcn. Norm