Episode 14: Dr. Rick Howick on the Fulton Sheen Excellence in Preaching Initiative (May 21, 2026)

In this episode of Teaching Preaching, Dcn. Steve and Kiki Latimer interview Dr. Rick Howick on the Fulton Sheen Excellence in Preaching Initiative, which was created to strengthen preaching skills among priests, deacons, and laity through ongoing formation and an AI-based feedback system.The program includes a summer institute for 35 priests and plans for broader diocesan expansion, with Lilly grant funding that reduces participant costs from $1,500 to $750, plus travel. Participants also discussed future events in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, potential guest speakers, the need for dynamic preaching, and plans for a preaching conference scheduled for January 5–7, 2027. https://sheenpreachinginitiative.org/