Mission
LIFE-LONG LEARNING ONGOING TRANSFORMATION EQUIPPING FOR SERVICE
The institute provides opportunities for
life-long learning in the fullness of Catholic faith,
fostering ongoing transformation in Christ,
and equipping the people of God for service.
About the Institute
The institute provides the faithful of the Diocese of Venice (and wider region) with opportunities for life-long learning in the fullness of Catholic faith fostering ongoing transformation in Christ, that all might be fully equipped to serve. We offer online and onsite courses for spiritual enrichment, for growing in knowledge and practice of the faith and for training in service — from basic certification, to ongoing professional development to advanced theological education.
The Institute was founded in September 1995 by Bishop Emeritus John J. Nevins as the Blessed Edmund Rice school to prepare lay men and women for service in the Church through a program of formal theological education and spiritual enrichment. In 2014, the school was renamed The Institute for Catholic Studies and Formation. At that time, a partnership was formed with Franciscan University of Steubenville to offer Catechetical Certification and Master’s courses.
News from the Institute
Check out blog posts below for upcoming classes and other announcements.
This free, five-session course is designed for members of the Young Catholic Leaders program with the Diocese of Venice. Topics include: 1. Prayer and our approach to […]
This course is for parents especially those with children in a Catholic School or parish religious education program. Parents, we want to help you understand your role as […]
In this Year of St. Joseph, take the opportunity to learn more about this great saint. This is a self-paced study of two key papal documents: John […]