as a forum for mutual sharing of scholarship and support which can lead to the professional development of its members;

to underscore the significance of Catholic preaching as a means of proclaiming the Good News;

as a resource to the bishops in their responsibility for the continuing formation of their priests respective to their duty to preach;

to develop programs in homiletics for the preparation of priests, deacons and non-ordained ministers;

to be a unified movement toward the development of advanced degree courses in homiletics within Catholic theological schools.