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For many Catholics, faith formation ends at high school
Few have the time and resources to dive into graduate theology classes.
Mary, Mother of the Good Shepherd Institute
is an initiative of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland to develop, promote, and enhance the intellectual formation of adults throughout northeast Ohio.
MMGSI provides
undergraduate-level courses, seminars and lectures for adults asking serious questions about God, faith, and themselves.
How can we train ourselves and others to be missionary disciples, knowing our faith and explaining it in ways that are understandable, true, and appealing?
Bishop Edward Malesic
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Why MMGSI
Serious Catholic Intellectual Formation
We are Catholic.
We are a faithfully Catholic institute serving Christians from diverse backgrounds across the greater Cleveland region.
About MMGSIRooted in real places.
MMGSI is based at the Center for Pastoral Leadership in Wickliffe, OH and offers in-person only events across NE Ohio.
Explore EventsCommitted to wisdom.
MMGSI exists to help you grow in wisdom. To think clearly about the faith. To love God with your mind and your heart.
Meet MMGSIFor Adults Who Seek More
Vocational Discerners
Married men considering permanent diaconate. Single men or women exploring religious life. Laity discerning how to live their baptismal vocation more fully.
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For the Pastoral Associates, Youth Ministers, Parish Life Coordinators, Catechists…everyone who powers the ministries in parishes.
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You’re seeking yet skeptical. Curious and critical. On fire but insecure. You want to go out into the deep and explore the depths of Catholic intellectual tradition.
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Who Supports MMGSI
Faith formation ends by high school for many Catholics. This Institute exists for those hungering for more.
Bishop Edward Malesic
Bishop of Cleveland
Our diocese has a place for substantive learning on the Catholic topics we need today. That place is MMGSI.
Fr. Damian Ference
Vicar of Evangelization
Diocese of Cleveland
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Forming Missionary Disciples
My parish priest challenged me to get serious about learning the faith. I found that here
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Register for an affordable, in-person course.
Financial aid is available.
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Grow in understanding, wisdom, and confidence.
Learn in Community, Not Online
Participate in engaging events and courses held across the Diocese of Cleveland.
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Mary, Mother of the Good Shepherd Institute
28700 Euclid Avenue
Wickliffe, OH 44092
28700 Euclid Avenue
Wickliffe, OH 44092
mmgsi@dioceseofcleveland.org
Mary, Mother of the Good Shepherd Institute is an initiative of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland to develop, promote, and enhance the intellectual formation of adults throughout northeast Ohio.
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