A MINISTRY OF THE SOUTHERN DOMINICAN PROVINCE FOR THE
SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT OF LAY ECCLESIAL MINISTRY
Our Mission:
  • To assist dioceses in their fundamental mission of forming
    pastoral leaders to serve in their local churches and
    institutions by fostering collaborative deployment of
    available resources.

Characteristics:
  • Lay-Centered   
  • Multicultural and Multi-lingual
  • Decentralized (diocesan-centered)
  • Accredited when possible
  • Theologically and Academically Sound
  • Multi-faceted
  • Flexible to the needs of the diocese
  • Affordable
  • Collaborative
  • Innovative
  • Complementary
  • Short- or Long-term
  • Needs-based
Located at:
285 Oblate Drive
San Antonio, TX 78216-6693
Phone: 210-341-1366 x 268
Fax: 210-341-4519
Email: congarinstitute@ost.edu