The International Institute for Clergy Formation is one of the only formation programs strictly for priests and clergy in the world. Over then thousand priests have attended the Summer and Winter Institutes since its beginning in 1987.
The Institute offices are located on the Seton Hall University campus where it began in 1987 under the name of the National Institute for Clergy Formation and was founded by the late Rev. Msgr. Andrew Cusack. Since its beginning the Institute experienced tremendous growth with both priests of the United States and throughout the global church. For this reason, the name was changed from National to International.
Our Mission Statement is yearly realized by following the guidance of Pope John Paul II's hallmark pastoral "I will Send You Shepherds." In this pastoral, the Holy Father asks that the ongoing formation of seminarians as well as priests seek to integrate the "Human, Academic, Spiritual and Pastoral formation" from "womb to tomb." "Ongoing formation helps the priest to be and act as a priest in the spirit and style of Jesus the Good Shepherd." (Pastores Dabo Vobis, no. 73). We attribute the success of our Institute to this effort of integration. The speakers who facilitate this integration are world renowned scholars from around the world. For further information, please view International Institute for Clergy Formation.
Submissions from 1993
(Audio) How to Grow Old Gracefully in Ministry, Rev. Msgr. Charles J. Fahey LLD
(Audio) Moral Leadership of the Priest in His Third Age, Rev. Msgr. Charles J. Fahey LLD
(Audio) Practical Hints for Growing Old in the Priesthood, Rev. Msgr. Charles J. Fahey LLD
(Audio) The Social and Cultural Context of Aging: The Third Age, Rev. Msgr. Charles J. Fahey LLD
(Audio) What About Retirement?, Rev. Msgr. Charles J. Fahey LLD
(Audio) Choosing a Homily Topic, Rev. George R. Fitzgerald csp, PhB, MA
(Audio) Congregation Analysis, Rev. George R. Fitzgerald csp, PhB, MA
(Audio) Critique of Self as a Communicating Person, Rev. George R. Fitzgerald csp, PhB, MA
(Audio) Images of Preaching, Rev. George R. Fitzgerald csp, PhB, MA
(Audio) Preaching: Contemporary Attitudes and Historical Overview, Rev. George R. Fitzgerald csp, PhB, MA
(Audio) Purpose of a Sermon: 10 Points of Preparation, Rev. George R. Fitzgerald csp, PhB, MA
(Audio) Theories of Communication and Dynamics of Awareness, Rev. George R. Fitzgerald csp, PhB, MA
(Audio) Understanding Different Cultures: Background to Multi-Cultural Refounding, Part 3, Rev. John Fitzpatrick SJ
(Audio) Understanding Different Cultures: Background to Multi-Cultural Refounding, Part 4, Rev. John Fitzpatrick SJ
(Audio) St. Paul's Vision of Unity Part 1, John Flesey
(Audio) St. Paul's Vision of Unity Part 2, John Flesey
(Audio) Dealing with the Realities of Boredom, Benedict Groeschel
(Audio) The 'How To' of Rekindling the Spirit, Benedict Groeschel
(Audio) Male roles and fatherhood--differences in minority families, especially hispanic, Rev. Benedict J. Groeschel
(Audio) Theology and spirituality of marriage, Dr. John M. Haas
(Audio) Parenting, education, role and status of children, Dr. Daniel Hart
(Audio) Chastity…Thee Word fot the 90's, Part 1, Dr. Molly Scanlon Kelly PhD
(Audio) Chastity…Thee Word fot the 90's, Part 2, Dr. Molly Scanlon Kelly PhD
(Audio) Life…We Can't Live Without It, Part 1, Dr. Molly Scanlon Kelly PhD
(Audio) Life…We Can't Live Without It, Part 2, Dr. Molly Scanlon Kelly PhD
