The Prophets
Lifelong Learning | Registration opens 8/20/2026 9:00 AM EDT
By virtue of our baptism we are called to share in the prophetic ministry of Christ. Prophecy forms a major part of the Old Testament tradition and the preaching of Jesus. In this class we will examine the general characteristics of prophecy and specifically look at it in the books of Amos, Hosea, Isaiah and Micah in both their own setting and their importance today and connection to Jesus.
Fr. Peter Horton
Father Peter is a priest in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, currently serving as director of the Office of Mission and Ministry at La Roche University. Ordained in 1979, he holds a master of divinity from Mount Saint Mary Seminary and a Master of Arts in pastoral ministry from Duquesne University.
Previously he served as director of Campus Ministry at La Roche (1994-2013) and as an adjunct professor in the Religious Studies Department. Most recently he was the administrator of Saint Thomas More and Saint John Capistran parishes in the South Hills.
Father Peter has served in hospital ministry, retreat ministry and was the National Team Priest for Catholic Engaged Encounter. He also was general manager of the Pittsburgh Catholic Newspaper and served the papers as their entertainment and culture writer for over 20 years.
He is an avid reader, movie buff, theatre lover and a collector of Snoopy memorabilia.