CURRICULUM REVIEW
Authentically Catholic. Theologian Reviewed. Bishop Approved.
theological review
Scripture, Tradition, Church Fathers, Catholic Doctrine
Before approval, our curriculum undergoes a rigorous academic curriculum review with a team of respected Catholic theologians. Throughout the 2020-2021 academic year, Encounter Ministries engaged in a rigorous academic curriculum review with a team of respected Catholic theologians to vet the Encounter School curriculum. Each professor was given full access to the content taught at the Encounter School for their selected quarters. Not only did they work to guarantee that the curriculum is free from moral and doctrinal error and rooted deeply in Scripture, official Church teaching and the testimony of the early Church fathers, but they helped to provide greater precision and accuracy in the curriculum to diminish possible confusion and ensure full continuity with Church teaching.
Dr. Mary Healy
Professor of Sacred Scripture
Sacred Heart Major Seminary
Dr. Alan Schreck
Professor of Theology
Franciscan University of Steubenville
Dr. Daniel Keating
Professor of Theology
Sacred Heart Major Seminary
Fr. Peter Ryan, SJ
Professor of Theology
Sacred Heart Major Seminary
Dr. Mary Healy
Professor of Sacred Scripture
Sacred Heart Major Seminary
Dr. Daniel Keating
Professor of Theology
Sacred Heart Major Seminary
Dr. Alan
Schreck
Professor of Theology
Franciscan University of Steubenville
Fr. Peter
Ryan, SJ
Professor of Theology
Sacred Heart Major Seminary
bishop approvals
Faithful to our local bishops
Before a satellite campus launches in a new area, we require the local residing bishops to offer their blessing and approval. Our bishops have access to the entire curriculum and are informed of the model, core values, structure and mission of the Encounter School of Ministry. Bishops provide us with a letter of approval, often accompanied with words of wisdom and encouragement, shared below. We feel it is so important to honor the authority entrusted to our bishops, and are so grateful for all the support we have received over the last several years.
This school of ministry, rooted in the richness of the Catholic faith, will equip its participants as disciples with a wealth of theological and practical tools to deepen their identity and relationship with Christ, to live out the gifts of the Holy Spirit with boldness and joy, and to go forth and lead others to do the same.
cardinal timothy dolan
archbishop of ny
“At a time when the whole Church is being called by the Spirit to new ways of mission, the Encounter School of Ministry points to discipleship as the ground of ministry and mission, a true discipleship born of the encounter with the Lord crucified and risen. Because it offers formation for mission which is both visionary and practical…”
Most Rev. Mark Coleridge
Archbishop of brisbane
“In the words of Pope St. Paul VI: ‘The Church’s first need is always to live Pentecost… If we really love the Church, the main thing we must do is to foster in it an outpouring of the divine Paraclete, the Holy Spirit.’
☩Most Rev. David G. O’Connell
Bishop, San Gabriel Pastoral Region
Cardinal Christoph Schoenborn
Archbishop of Vienna
“May this campus contribute to the renewal of faith in our Archdiocese and bear much good fruit.”
Cardinal Timothy Dolan
Archbishop of NY
We live in a time where Spirit-led discipleship is greatly needed in our families, in our parishes, in our workplaces, and in our neighborhoods (…) This school of ministry, rooted in the richness of the Catholic faith, will equip its participants as disciples with a wealth of theological and practical tools to deepen their identity and relationship with Christ, to live out the gifts of the Holy Spirit with boldness and joy, and to go forth and lead others to do the same. It is my hope that all who attend the Encounter School of Ministry in the Archdiocese of New York will experience the transformative power and love of God and will go forth to make disciples.
Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory
Archbishop of Washington
Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith
Archbishop of Columbo
“It is my pleasure to approve this request and welcome the Encounter School of Ministry to the Archdiocese of Columbo to begin their program.”
Most Rev. Edward J. Burns
Bishop of the Diocese of Dallas
Most Rev. Alan McGuckian, SJ,
Bishop of Raphoe
“I want you to know of my support for the initiative and I ask God’s blessing on everyone involved in the hope that it will be a channel of the Holy Spirit into the life of the Church here in the diocese.”
Most rev. bernard a. hebda
Archbishop of St. Paul & Minneapolis
“I am happy to welcome Encounter Ministries into the life of this Archdiocese and would be delighted to have an Encounter Ministries Satellite School here.”
Most Rev. Donald E. DeGrood
Bishop of Sioux Falls
“I am convinced that in order to build a culture of lifelong, Catholic Missionary Discipleship through God’s love in the diocese of Sioux Falls, the gifts of the Holy Spirit must be known, asked for and put to use when they are received. By ministering the power of God’s love in action, we can more effectively draw all people to Christ and His Church.”
Most Rev. Edward C. Malesic
Bishop of Cleveland
Most Rev. Stephen D. Parkes, DD
Bishop of Savannah, GA
“I wish to express my support for the Encounter School of Ministry Campus in Augusta and my hope is that this new ministry will help toward forming more missionary disciples from the Diocese of Savannah and neighboring Dioceses.”
Most Rev. Jeffery Walsh
Bishop of Gaylord
Most Rev. Dennis M. Schnurr
Archbishop of Cincinnati
Most Rev. Peter F. Christensen,
Bishop of the Diocese of Boise
“There is such a great need for people to encounter God’s love and mercy, and in a special way, His healing. I cannot think of a better way for this to happen than through the program that Encounter Ministries offers.”
Most Rev. Mark O'Connell
Auxiliary Bishop of Boston
Most Rev. Mark Coleridge
Archbishop of Brisbane
“At a time when the whole Church is being called by the Spirit to new ways of mission, the Encounter School of Ministry points to discipleship as the ground of ministry and mission, a true discipleship born of the encounter with the Lord crucified and risen. Because it offers formation for mission which is both visionary and practical, I welcome the Encounter School of Ministry to the Archdiocese of Brisbane, praying that it will help kindle the Spirit’s fire which Jesus comes to set upon the earth.”
Most Rev. Michael Duignan
Bishop of Clonfert
Most Rev. Joseph V. Brennan
Bishop of Fresno
† Most Rev. Kevin M. Birmingham
Episcopal Vicar, Vicariate IV, Archdiocese of Chicago
“As the Spirit of God continues to guide our church, it is my prayer that a fresh encounter of God’s grace will foster many more missionary disciples in proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ.”
Most Rev. Richard W. Smith
Archbishop of Edmonton
“I am happy to welcome the Encounter School of Ministry Satellite Campus to the Archdiocese of Edmonton. May it form new disciples, who will proclaim the living Word of God and revitalize the spiritual gifts of the faithful in this local Church.”
Most Rev. Frank J. Caggiano
Bishop of Bridgeport
“I am delighted to welcome the Encounter School of Ministry into the Diocese of Bridgeport. Their formal and practical training program will provide its participants with a deeper understanding of the life, power, and gifts of the Holy Spirit…”
Most Rev. Erik T. Pohlmeier
Bishop of St. Augustine
“As the mission of Encounter Ministries is to assist the laity in living out their baptismal call to evangelize and to “demonstrate the love of god through the power of the Holy Spirit,” I am encouraged by your vision and desire to serve the church and our diocese .”
Most Rev. David Ricken, DD, JLC
Bishop of Green Bay
“An Encounter School of Ministry campus in Green Bay could help toward forming more missionary disciples who are open to the prompting and movement of the Holy Spirit within their lives, and within the Church of Green Bay.”
Most Rev. Timothy Doherty, STL, PhD
Bishop of the Diocese of
Lafayette-in-Indiana
Most Rev. Nelson Perez, DD
Archbishop of Philadelphia
“Thank you for your desire to help Catholics become stronger disciples of the Lord Jesus… I readily give my approval to your request to work toward establishing a satellite campus of the Encounter School of Ministry in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.”
Most Rev. J. Douglas Deshotel, D.D.
Bishop of Lafayette
Most Rev. James Johnston, Jr.
Bishop of Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph
“At this time, I wish to extend an official welcome to the Encounter School of Ministry. I am aware that the Encounter School is in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas and am supportive of those in the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph who wish to participate.”
Most Rev. Joseph Naumann
Archdiocese of Kansas City
“I believe that this formal training program will faithfully engage individuals seeking a deeper understanding of the work of the Holy Spirit in their lives and equip them to offer the gifts of the Holy Spirit to others.”
Most Rev. Francis I. Malone
Bishop of Shreveport
Most Rev. John Stowe, OFM Conv.
Bishop of Lexington
“I am happy to give my approval for you and the leadership team to begin the process to establish an Encounter School of Ministry in the Diocese of Lexington. I prayerfully wish you every success as you form disciples to share the healing ministry of Jesus in our broken and suffering world.”
† Most Rev. David G. O'Connell
Bishop, San Gabriel Pastoral Region †
“I appreciate your openness to the Holy Spirit and His desire to renew the Church.” (…) “I am especially grateful for your discernment and eagerness to establish an Encounter School of Ministry satellite campus in the parish of St. Philip the Apostle here in hte San Gabriel Region.” (..) “In the words of Pope St. Paul VI: ‘The Church’s first need is always to live Pentecost… If we really love the Church, the main thing we must do is to foster in it an outpouring of the divine Paraclete, the Holy Spirit.’ Therefore, it is my desire to support you in this ministry, that seeks to foster a culture of Pentecost – after all, Jesus came to ‘cast fire on the earth’ (Lk 12:9)! It will be an honor to walk alongside you as your shepherd, and friend, as you develop the plan and structure for a satellite campus for the Encounter School of Ministry. And my prayer is that this ministry will bear much fruit – ‘fruit that will last’ (Jn. 15:16).”
MSGR. HÉCTOR M. PÉREZ
Auxiliary Bishop of Mexico
“Listening to this mission in the light of the evangelizing efforts we are in Doing in our Archdiocese, I think it will be a great blessing to have a Encounter school headquarters to encourage many lay people to be better formed and commit to their evangelizing mission.”
Most Rev. David O'Connell, CM, JCD,
Bishop of Trenton
“It is my joy to welcome Encounter Ministries of New Jersey, as a satellite campus of Encounter Ministries School of Ministry to the Diocese of Trenton.”
Most Rev. George J. Lucas
Archbishop of Omaha
Most Rev. Marcel-Damphousse
Archbishop of Ottawa-Cornwall
“I welcome and support Encounter School of Ministry in the Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall. I pray your ministry may truly answer a fundamental need in our church today – equipping Catholics in becoming authentic missionary disciples by creating a culture of encounter with the Lord Jesus. May the Holy Spirit guide you in your efforts of new evangelization.”
Most Rev. Gregory M. Aymond
Archbishop of New Orleans
Most Rev. Peter L. Smith
Auxilliary Bishop of Portland
“I am happy to welcome and support you and the leadership team in your efforts in establishing a satellite campus for the Encounter School of Ministry in Portland, Oregon. Your recent Encounter Ministries retreat at St Joseph parish in Portland was very successful. I hope it will be an encouragement for many to participate further.“
Most Rev. Gerald M. Barbarito
Bishop of Palm Beach
Bishop William A. Wack, CSC
Bishop of Pensacola-Tallahassee
Most Rev Eduardo A. Nevares
Auxilliary of Phoenix
“After reviewing the Encounter School of Ministry curriculum, I see that the curriculum of the school is rooted in the richness of our Catholic heritage and identity. The stated mission of the school is to teach, equip and activate its students to be disciples, demonstrating the love of God through the power of the Holy Spirit. I give my approval for a satellite campus for Encounter School of Ministry and welcome you to the Diocese of Phoenix.”
Most Rev. Eusebio Elizondo
Auxilliary Bishop of Seattle
Most Rev. Mitchell T. Rozanski
Archbishop of St. Louis
“It is my hope that the Encounter School of Ministry, in collaboration with the Office of Evangelization and Archdiocesan guidelines, will bear good fruit in forming and preparing disciples of Christ to share the joy of the Gospel.”
Most Rev. Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS
Archbishop of San Antonio
“It is with great joy that I welcome and receive the Encounter School of Ministry into the Archdiocese of San Antonio. It is my hope that the school will empower the laity, priests, seminarians, and religious of our local Church in answering the call of the great commission of Christ to go out into all the world and proclaim the Good News. (…) Drawing from the rich tradition of the Catholic teaching, and deeply rooted in Sacred Scripture, I understand the objective of the Encounter School of Ministry is to teach, equip, activate and deploy disciples to share the Good News of Christ in a way that demonstrates the power and gifts of the Holy Spirit. (…) My prayers are with all those leading and participating in this important endeavor, as they pursue their goal of launching missionary disciples throughout the Archdiocese of San Antonio.”
Most Rev. Luis Rafael Zarama
Bishop of Raleigh
“…I am pleased to give my blessing for this endeavor. I only ask that every effort be made as the school progresses to provide the same formation in Spanish to members of our Hispanic Community.”
MOST REV. SAMUEL J. AQUILA
Archbishop of Denver
“I pray for the success of this endeavor and look forward to the apostolic zeal I am confident it will bring to the faithful in the Archdiocese of Denver.”
Most Rev. Carl A. Kemme D.D.
Bishop of Wichita, Kansas
“Keeping in mind the need for missionary disciples to spread the love of God and the Good News of His Kingdom, I wish to welcome the Wichita Encounter School to the Diocese of Wichita.”
Most Rev. Robert J. McManus
Bishop of Worcester
“I join you in welcoming Encounter Ministries and praying that its presence will bring about a renewal of love and devotion to the Holy Spirit in its participants and your whole parish.”
Most Rev. Joseph Espaillat
Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of NY
Most Rev. Earl Boyea
Bishop of Lansing
Most Rev. Gustavo Rodríguez Vega
V. ARZOBISPO DE YUCATÁN
Most Rev. Isaac Jules Peter Georges Boutros
Curial Bishop of the Syriac Catholic Patriarchate of Antioch
Most Rev. David D. Kagan
Bishop of Bismarck
Most Rev. Michael G. Duca
Bishop of Baton Rouge
Most Rev. Donald J. Hying
Bishop of Madison
Rt. Rev. Ralph Heskett, C.Ss.R.
Bishop of Hallam, UK
“I join you in praying that this ministry will bring about deep spiritual renewal and a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit into the lives of the faithful, and extend the Gospel to seek and save the lost.”
Most Rev. Italo Dell'Oro, C.R.S., V.G.
Auxiliary Bishop & Chancellor of Galveston-Houston
“As you gather, I pray that your time here will be productive and filled with wonderful opportunities for study, renewal, prayer and reflection. Let us continue to strive, through our ministries, to be merciful like the Father.”
Cardinal Christoph Schoenborn
Archbishop of Vienna
“May this campus contribute to the renewal of faith in our Archdiocese and bear much good fruit.”
Cardinal Timothy Dolan
Archbishop of NY
We live in a time where Spirit-led discipleship is greatly needed in our families, in our parishes, in our workplaces, and in our neighborhoods (…) This school of ministry, rooted in the richness of the Catholic faith, will equip its participants as disciples with a wealth of theological and practical tools to deepen their identity and relationship with Christ, to live out the gifts of the Holy Spirit with boldness and joy, and to go forth and lead others to do the same. It is my hope that all who attend the Encounter School of Ministry in the Archdiocese of New York will experience the transformative power and love of God and will go forth to make disciples.
Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory
Archbishop of Washington
Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith
Archbishop of Columbo
“It is my pleasure to approve this request and welcome the Encounter School of Ministry to the Archdiocese of Columbo to begin their program.”
Most Rev. Edward J. Burns
Bishop of the Diocese of Dallas
Most Rev. Alan McGuckian, SJ,
Bishop of Raphoe
“I want you to know of my support for the initiative and I ask God’s blessing on everyone involved in the hope that it will be a channel of the Holy Spirit into the life of the Church here in the diocese.”
Most rev. bernard a. hebda
Archbishop of St. Paul & Minneapolis
“I am happy to welcome Encounter Ministries into the life of this Archdiocese and would be delighted to have an Encounter Ministries Satellite School here.”
Most Rev. Donald E. DeGrood
Bishop of Sioux Falls
“I am convinced that in order to build a culture of lifelong, Catholic Missionary Discipleship through God’s love in the diocese of Sioux Falls, the gifts of the Holy Spirit must be known, asked for and put to use when they are received. By ministering the power of God’s love in action, we can more effectively draw all people to Christ and His Church.”
Most Rev. Edward C. Malesic
Bishop of Cleveland
Most Rev. Stephen D. Parkes, DD
Bishop of Savannah, GA
“I wish to express my support for the Encounter School of Ministry Campus in Augusta and my hope is that this new ministry will help toward forming more missionary disciples from the Diocese of Savannah and neighboring Dioceses.”
Most Rev. Jeffery Walsh
Bishop of Gaylord
Most Rev. Dennis M. Schnurr
Archbishop of Cincinnati
Most Rev. Peter F. Christensen,
Bishop of the Diocese of Boise
“There is such a great need for people to encounter God’s love and mercy, and in a special way, His healing. I cannot think of a better way for this to happen than through the program that Encounter Ministries offers.”
Most Rev. Mark O'Connell
Auxiliary Bishop of Boston
Most Rev. Mark Coleridge
Archbishop of Brisbane
“At a time when the whole Church is being called by the Spirit to new ways of mission, the Encounter School of Ministry points to discipleship as the ground of ministry and mission, a true discipleship born of the encounter with the Lord crucified and risen. Because it offers formation for mission which is both visionary and practical, I welcome the Encounter School of Ministry to the Archdiocese of Brisbane, praying that it will help kindle the Spirit’s fire which Jesus comes to set upon the earth.”
Most Rev. Michael Duignan
Bishop of Clonfert
Most Rev. Joseph V. Brennan
Bishop of Fresno
Most Rev. Kevin M. Birmingham
Episcopal Vicar, Vicariate IV, Archdiocese of Chicago
“As the Spirit of God continues to guide our church, it is my prayer that a fresh encounter of God’s grace will foster many more missionary disciples in proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ.”
Most Rev. Richard W. Smith
Archbishop of Edmonton
“I am happy to welcome the Encounter School of Ministry Satellite Campus to the Archdiocese of Edmonton. May it form new disciples, who will proclaim the living Word of God and revitalize the spiritual gifts of the faithful in this local Church.”
Most Rev. Frank J. Caggiano
Bishop of Bridgeport
“I am delighted to welcome the Encounter School of Ministry into the Diocese of Bridgeport. Their formal and practical training program will provide its participants with a deeper understanding of the life, power, and gifts of the Holy Spirit…”
Most Rev. Erik T. Pohlmeier
Bishop of St. Augustine
“As the mission of Encounter Ministries is to assist the laity in living out their baptismal call to evangelize and to “demonstrate the love of god through the power of the Holy Spirit,” I am encouraged by your vision and desire to serve the church and our diocese .”
Most Rev. David Ricken, DD, JLC
Bishop of Green Bay
“An Encounter School of Ministry campus in Green Bay could help toward forming more missionary disciples who are open to the prompting and movement of the Holy Spirit within their lives, and within the Church of Green Bay.”
Most Rev. Timothy Doherty, STL, PhD
Bishop of the Diocese of
Lafayette-in-Indiana
Most Rev. Nelson Perez, DD
Archbishop of Philadelphia
“Thank you for your desire to help Catholics become stronger disciples of the Lord Jesus… I readily give my approval to your request to work toward establishing a satellite campus of the Encounter School of Ministry in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.”
Most Rev. J. Douglas Deshotel, D.D.
Bishop of Lafayette
Most Rev. James Johnston, Jr.
Bishop of Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph
“At this time, I wish to extend an official welcome to the Encounter School of Ministry. I am aware that the Encounter School is in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas and am supportive of those in the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph who wish to participate.”
Most Rev. Joseph Naumann
Archdiocese of Kansas City
“I believe that this formal training program will faithfully engage individuals seeking a deeper understanding of the work of the Holy Spirit in their lives and equip them to offer the gifts of the Holy Spirit to others.”
Most Rev. Francis I. Malone
Bishop of Shreveport
Most Rev. John Stowe, OFM Conv.
Bishop of Lexington
“I am happy to give my approval for you and the leadership team to begin the process to establish an Encounter School of Ministry in the Diocese of Lexington. I prayerfully wish you every success as you form disciples to share the healing ministry of Jesus in our broken and suffering world.”
† Most Rev. David G. O'Connell
Bishop, San Gabriel Pastoral Region †
“I appreciate your openness to the Holy Spirit and His desire to renew the Church.” (…) “I am especially grateful for your discernment and eagerness to establish an Encounter School of Ministry satellite campus in the parish of St. Philip the Apostle here in hte San Gabriel Region.” (..) “In the words of Pope St. Paul VI: ‘The Church’s first need is always to live Pentecost… If we really love the Church, the main thing we must do is to foster in it an outpouring of the divine Paraclete, the Holy Spirit.’ Therefore, it is my desire to support you in this ministry, that seeks to foster a culture of Pentecost – after all, Jesus came to ‘cast fire on the earth’ (Lk 12:9)! It will be an honor to walk alongside you as your shepherd, and friend, as you develop the plan and structure for a satellite campus for the Encounter School of Ministry. And my prayer is that this ministry will bear much fruit – ‘fruit that will last’ (Jn. 15:16).”
MSGR. HÉCTOR M. PÉREZ
Auxiliary Bishop of Mexico
“Listening to this mission in the light of the evangelizing efforts we are in Doing in our Archdiocese, I think it will be a great blessing to have a Encounter school headquarters to encourage many lay people to be better formed and commit to their evangelizing mission.”
Most Rev. David O'Connell, CM, JCD,
Bishop of Trenton
“It is my joy to welcome Encounter Ministries of New Jersey, as a satellite campus of Encounter Ministries School of Ministry to the Diocese of Trenton.”
Most Rev. George J. Lucas
Archbishop of Omaha
Most Rev. Marcel-Damphousse
Archbishop of Ottawa-Cornwall
“I welcome and support Encounter School of Ministry in the Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall. I pray your ministry may truly answer a fundamental need in our church today – equipping Catholics in becoming authentic missionary disciples by creating a culture of encounter with the Lord Jesus. May the Holy Spirit guide you in your efforts of new evangelization.”
Most Rev. Gregory M. Aymond
Archbishop of New Orleans
Most Rev. Peter L. Smith
Auxilliary Bishop of Portland
“I am happy to welcome and support you and the leadership team in your efforts in establishing a satellite campus for the Encounter School of Ministry in Portland, Oregon. Your recent Encounter Ministries retreat at St Joseph parish in Portland was very successful. I hope it will be an encouragement for many to participate further.“
Most Rev. Gerald M. Barbarito
Bishop of Palm Beach
Bishop William A. Wack, CSC
Bishop of Pensacola-Tallahassee
Most Rev Eduardo A. Nevares
Auxilliary of Phoenix
“After reviewing the Encounter School of Ministry curriculum, I see that the curriculum of the school is rooted in the richness of our Catholic heritage and identity. The stated mission of the school is to teach, equip and activate its students to be disciples, demonstrating the love of God through the power of the Holy Spirit. I give my approval for a satellite campus for Encounter School of Ministry and welcome you to the Diocese of Phoenix.”
Most Rev. Eusebio Elizondo
Auxilliary Bishop of Seattle
Most Rev. Mitchell T. Rozanski
Archbishop of St. Louis
“It is my hope that the Encounter School of Ministry, in collaboration with the Office of Evangelization and Archdiocesan guidelines, will bear good fruit in forming and preparing disciples of Christ to share the joy of the Gospel.”
Most Rev. Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS
Archbishop of San Antonio
“It is with great joy that I welcome and receive the Encounter School of Ministry into the Archdiocese of San Antonio. It is my hope that the school will empower the laity, priests, seminarians, and religious of our local Church in answering the call of the great commission of Christ to go out into all the world and proclaim the Good News. (…) Drawing from the rich tradition of the Catholic teaching, and deeply rooted in Sacred Scripture, I understand the objective of the Encounter School of Ministry is to teach, equip, activate and deploy disciples to share the Good News of Christ in a way that demonstrates the power and gifts of the Holy Spirit. (…) My prayers are with all those leading and participating in this important endeavor, as they pursue their goal of launching missionary disciples throughout the Archdiocese of San Antonio.”
Most Rev. Luis Rafael Zarama
Bishop of Raleigh
“…I am pleased to give my blessing for this endeavor. I only ask that every effort be made as the school progresses to provide the same formation in Spanish to members of our Hispanic Community.”
MOST REV. SAMUEL J. AQUILA
Archbishop of Denver
“I pray for the success of this endeavor and look forward to the apostolic zeal I am confident it will bring to the faithful in the Archdiocese of Denver.”
Most Rev. Carl A. Kemme D.D.
Bishop of Wichita, Kansas
“Keeping in mind the need for missionary disciples to spread the love of God and the Good News of His Kingdom, I wish to welcome the Wichita Encounter School to the Diocese of Wichita.”
Most Rev. Robert J. McManus
Bishop of Worcester
“I join you in welcoming Encounter Ministries and praying that its presence will bring about a renewal of love and devotion to the Holy Spirit in its participants and your whole parish.”
Most Rev. Joseph Espaillat
Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of NY
Most Rev. Earl Boyea
Bishop of Lansing
Most Rev. Michael G. Duca
Bishop of Baton Rouge
Most Rev. David D. Kagan
Bishop of Bismarck
Most Rev. Gustavo Rodríguez Vega
V. ARZOBISPO DE YUCATÁN
Rt. Rev. Ralph Heskett, C.Ss.R.
Bishop of Hallam, UK
“I join you in praying that this ministry will bring about deep spiritual renewal and a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit into the lives of the faithful, and extend the Gospel to seek and save the lost.”
Most Rev. Donald J. Hying
Bishop of Madison
Most Rev. Italo Dell'Oro, C.R.S., V.G.
Auxiliary Bishop & Chancellor of Galveston-Houston
“As you gather, I pray that your time here will be productive and filled with wonderful opportunities for study, renewal, prayer and reflection. Let us continue to strive, through our ministries, to be merciful like the Father.”
Most Rev. Isaac Jules Peter Georges Boutros
Curial Bishop of the Syriac Catholic Patriarchate of Antioch