The Institute in Pastoral Ministries (IPM) responds to the educational needs of persons engaged in collaborative ministries in the Roman Catholic Church. Others enroll because they seek to know Catholic doctrine, theology, pastoral practices, and canon law.

The Institute offers five affordable programs to deacons, laity, and priests from throughout the United States and Canada:

Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministries*
Professional Certificate in Pastoral Ministries*
Graduate Certificate in Canon Law*

*These programs are not accepting applications at this time.

"It's the combination of online learning and community building..."

 

"...why not learn in a communal setting."

"We are on a very spiritual journey..."

Accreditation & Affiliations
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association, (312) 263-0456 or www.nachlc.org. The Institute is a member of the Association of Graduate Programs in Ministry (AGPIM), the National Association for Lay Ministry (NALM) and the National Association of Church Personnel Administrators (NACPA).