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Feed My Sheep: Two Cistercian Monks Among 26 Priests Join New Cohort At Institute for Homiletics at the University of Dallas
For the third cohort in a row, Cistercian monks are among the priests who know the Word and hunger to give it away. By Anna Liza Denny IRVING, Texas (June 12, 2026) — During a...
Victoria Lighthouse article: Alongside Bishop Cahill, Diocese Priests Aim for Better Homilies
The Diocese of Victoria, Texas has had a number of priests complete the Institute for Homiletics’ Preaching for Encounter program, and for the 2026 cohort we welcome Bishop Brendan Cahill and seven more priests. Bishop...
Preaching for Encounter Program News
The 2026 priest cohort for the Preaching for Encounter Program is underway! The priests are in the initial process of applications, interviews, and orientations. The introductory summer retreat will be at Mundelein Seminary in Chicago...
Institute for Homiletics gathered at the Association for the Ongoing Formation of Priests
The Institute for Homiletics gathered with those attending the Association for the Ongoing Formation of Priests (AOFP) in San Antonio in April. Deacon James Baird, coordinator of our preaching programs, shared more about our Institute...
Board Chair Jim Moroney III Receives Honor of a Lifetime
James Moroney III (Jim), the Chair of the Board of the Institute for Homiletics, received one of the highest recognitions in the Catholic community when he was honored at the 2026 Catholic Foundation of Dallas...
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...
Newsletter Archive Now Available
Want to look back at something in one of our newsletters? We are just beginning to share results from our Preaching for Encounter, resources for more effective homilies, our research findings – especially concerning teens...
Get to know Fr. Jude Siciliano, O.P.
We’re delighted to introduce you to Fr. Jude Siciliano, O.P., who lives just around the corner from our offices at the University of Dallas, at the Dominican Priory. Fr. Jude has dedicated his ministry to preaching and...
Preaching for Encounter Now Opening for Priests Across U.S. to Participate
Time to get onboard! We have started receiving names of the priests for our 2026 cohort that starts with its first retreat in June at Mundelein, Illinois. While other dioceses continue to send their lists,...
