Alumni
11.24.2025
A Ministry Born at UD: Expanding Spiritual Mentoring for Military Communities
Worldwide
A UD alumna’s project, shaped through the guidance of Sr. Angela Ann Zukowski, MHSH, D.Min., has developed into a global spiritual mentoring ministry serving Catholic military members and spouses.
Faith/Mission
5.28.2025
The Council of Nicaea Has an
Anniversary
In light of its 1700th anniversary, Dennis Doyle explores the significance of the Council of Nicaea's teachings on the eternal divinity of Christ.
Faculty and Staff
12.5.2024
A New Chair for NALM: Leading with
Hope
This year, a UD staff member was elected as the National Association of Lay Ministry’s Chair of their Board of Directors.
Faith/Mission
10.23.2024
The Saga of a Polish Marian Icon
Read all about how persevering faith & strong Polish heritage were the guiding forces behind the travels of a precious Marian family heirloom.
Faculty and Staff
8.23.2024
When life comes full
circle
Ever since she was a member of the Forum for Young Catechetical Leaders, it has been Noelle Collis-DeVito's goal to work for the Institute for Pastoral Initiatives.
Faith/Mission
8.7.2024
Portraits of Faith: The Artistry of Disability
Visibility
Learn all about the special connection between a painting called “The Band-Aid," disability awareness and the Institute for Pastoral Initiatives.
Faith/Mission
7.15.2024
Celebrating Sister Angela Ann’s 60 year Religious Life
Jubilee
Sister Angela Ann Zukowski’s journey began in 1964, when she first met the Mission Helpers while volunteering at a Vacation Bible School.
Faith/Mission
7.1.2024
Symposium for Diocesan Pastoral Planners: The Journey to a Synodal
Church
In May 2024, the Institute for Pastoral Initiatives hosted the Symposium on Synodality and Diocesan Pastoral Planning.
Faith/Mission
6.7.2024
Military spiritual mentoring course soars to new heights with the
VLCFF
The VLCFF had the incredible opportunity to collaborate with retired Col. of the U.S. Air Force, Suzy Streeter, and develop a mentoring program within the military for those wishing to strengthen their faith.
Faith/Mission
5.20.2024
IPI Student Spotlight: Sophia López
Navarijo
Sophia López Navarijo recently graduated from UD with a degree in education, signifying not only the culmination of an academic journey, but also the commencement of new prospects.