The Pontifical Paul VI Catechetical and Pastoral Institute provides college-level continuing education and formation in Catholic doctrine, Sacred Scripture, liturgy, morality, spirituality, pastoral theology and catechetical methodology for those exercising various apostolates in the Church.
Courses are offered in the spring, summer and fall semesters, and are scheduled at various times and locations around the Archdiocese. To make the classes accessible to a larger number of persons, courses are also offered online. The faculty is drawn from the many excellent Catholic academic institutions that grace our Archdiocese. The fine quality of teaching reflects their distinguished theological backgrounds, their pastoral concern for the students, and the generous sharing of their time and expertise in service to the Church.
The Paul VI Institute is named in honor of Pope Paul VI, who led the Church in the challenging task of implementing the renewal of the Second Vatican Council and of preserving the faith handed down from the Apostles. The institute is committed to the extension of this mission among the people of God in the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
