The Philadelphia Liturgical Institute

c/o Department of Theology, Villanova University

800 Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA  19085

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Mission

The Philadelphia Liturgical Institute is an ecumenical foundation that endeavors to cultivate the renewal of Christian worship in local congregations through educational events and parish visitations as a means of proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Vision

The Philadelphia Liturgical Institute, guided by scripture and tradition, is committed to promoting authentic Christian liturgy for the praiseof God and the sanctification of all people.

Board Members

The board of the Philadelphia Liturgical Institute is purposely ecumenical and includes lay persons, clergy, and religious in a broad spectrum of ecclesial and liturgical traditions: Anglican, Baptist, Lutheran, Methodist, Orthodox, Pentecostal, Reformed, and Roman Catholic.

Professor Timothy Brunk, Convener

The Rev. Dr. Norman A. Hjelm 

The Rev. Stephen A. Keiser

The Rev. Dr. Wendell Mapson 

The Rev. Thomas L. McLellan

The Rev. Dr. F. Russell Mittman

Mr. P. Michael O'Rourke

​The Very Rev. Judith A. Sullivan