The Diocesan Pastoral Institute will conduct information sessions about its Lay Ministry Program which will accept a new class in September.

This three-year program prepares lay persons to serve as volunteer coordinators or team members for ministries and projects in their parishes.

The information sessions will be held in English and Spanish and will take place at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, 111-10 115th St., South Ozone Park, on Wednesday, March 28, at 7:15 p.m.

Prior registration is required. Registration forms are available from all parish pastors.

For more information, call the Diocesan Pastoral Institute at 718-281-9556.