Lay Pastoral Ministry Institute (LPMI)

The Lay Pastoral Ministry Institute (LPMI) of the Diocese of St. Petersburg provides education and formation for laity in the Catholic Faith. This process was initiated by Bishop Lynch in response to the question of how people in the diocese might grow in their faith. The LPMI is a four-year program for lay leadership formation consisting of an informal Year of Discernment, and three years of formational training. The Institute offers a certificate in foundational pastoral ministry leadership upon completion of these four years.

The LPMI is the initial phase of study for those men discerning the permanent diaconate.  The first segment of this program, the Year of Discernment, consists of four sets of four evenings sessions and one day of reflection. Program information can be found on the LPMI website or by contacting the LPMI office at 727.344.1611 x366.

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 on Certification and Accreditation, 2311 South Lake Drive, Suite 317, St. Francis, Wisconsin 53235-3702. Phone 414.486.0139; Fax: 414.489.0006, or visit their website at www.usccb.org.