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.
Director of Faith Formation
LArredondo@StPhilipInstitute.org
Phone: (903) 630-5055 ext. 116
Deanna Johnston, M.A.
Director of Family Life
DJohnston@StPhilipInstitute.org
Phone: (903) 630-5055 ext. 120
Elizabeth Slaten
Director of Communications, Editor of the Catholic East Texas
ESlaten@DioceseofTyler.org
(903) 630-5055 ext. 115