About the St. Philip Institute
The St. Philip Institute
“A Teaching Diocese”
His Excellency, The Most Reverend
Joseph Edward Strickland
Bishop of Tyler
Founder and President
Consistent with the command from the Spirit for St. Philip the Evangelist to teach the Ethiopian in the chariot, Bishop Joseph Strickland announced that the Diocese of Tyler would be a teaching diocese.
With his Constitution on Teaching the Catholic Faith, he founded the St. Philip Institute and charged it with providing parishes with the materials, expertise, and support to perform the teaching mission. The products we publish are standard in the diocese and available for purchase by anyone.
Board of Directors
Ad Extra Board
Most Rev. Bishop Joseph E. Strickland, J.C.L. – Chairman
Very Rev. Vicar General John Gomez, J.C.L.
Janet E. Smith, Ph.D.
David J. Lukinovich, J.D.
Deacon Keith A. Fournier, J.D., M.T.S., M.Phil.
Stacy A. Trasancos, Ph.D.
Ad Intra Board
Rev. Fr. Justin Braun
Rev. Fr. John-Mary Bowlin
Rev. Fr. Jesudoss Thomas
Rev. Fr. George Elliott
Rev. Fr. John Henao, S.T.L.
Terri Bolton, M.A.
Deacon Keith A. Fournier, J.D., M.T.S., M.Phil.
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@StPhilipInstitute.org
(903) 630-5055 ext. 115



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