The Diocesan Pastoral Institute is offering a Lay Ministry Program which is a process of spiritual, pastoral, and theological formation that prepares lay volunteers for ministerial service in their parish. An information session will be held at the Diocese of Brooklyn building at 310 Prospect Park West on Thursday, February 25 at 7:15 p.m. Please call 718-229-8001 ext 350, or email PastoralInstitute@rcdob.org to register. Classes will be held in September at St. Francis College.