About the St. Philip Institute

The St. Philip Institute

“A Teaching Diocese”

The St. Philip Institute was founded in 2017 by Bishop Joseph E. Strickland to teach the faith in the Diocese of Tyler. The St. Philip Institute supports pastors and parishes of the diocese by provided marriage formation and enrichment, catechist trainings, ongoing faith formation options for children and adults, and much more. The products published by the St. Philip Institute are standard in the diocese and available for purchase by anyone.

Staff

Luke Arredondo, Ph.D.

Luke Arredondo, Ph.D.

Director of Faith Formation

LArredondo@StPhilipInstitute.org
Phone: (903) 630-5055 ext. 116

Deanna Johnston, M.A.

Deanna Johnston, M.A.

Director of Family Life

DJohnston@StPhilipInstitute.org
Phone: (903) 630-5055 ext. 120

Elizabeth Slaten

Elizabeth Slaten

Director of Communications, Editor of the Catholic East Texas

ESlaten@DioceseofTyler.org
(903) 630-5055 ext. 115

Mikki Sciba

Mikki Sciba

Catechetical Specialist

MSciba@StPhilipInstitute.org
(903) 630-5055 ext. 113

Fr. Justin Braun

Fr. Justin Braun

Chaplain

Robert Puschautz

Robert Puschautz

Stabat Mater Art Fellow

rnpuscha2@gmail.com
(903) 630-5055

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