History of Kino Institute

The Kino Institute was established in 1972 and is named after Padre Eusebio Kino, S.J. (1645-1711), an Italian Jesuit who pioneered missions for Spain in Sonora and Arizona.  His custom of carrying an astrolabe (an instrument invented by the Greeks to determine geographic location and to chart a course by measuring the altitude of the sun and stars from a fixed point on the horizon) as he explored and evangelized the Southwest also symbolizes our mission for Prepare the Way, thus this became the logo for the Institute.

Kino Institute provides catechetical formation and deepens the human, intellectual, spiritual and pastoral formation for service.

It lays a foundation for Catholics who wish to deepen their understanding of Christ’s Church.

Staff

Mrs. MaryBeth Mueller, Executive Director
Division of Education and Evangelization

Sr. Maria Celia Molina, SNDdeN
Program Coordinator,
Caminante & Agua Viva

Mr. Eric J. Westby
Director of Parish Leadership Credentialing and Certification

Sr. Darcy Peletich, OSF
Librarian

Mrs. Luz Lobato
Registrar/Office Coordinator

Mrs. Ana Luisa Martinez de Carrillo
Bilingual Administrative Assistant