Faculty & Administration News (FAN) Volume V, Issue 4 August 2014

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1 Faculty & Administration News (FAN) Volume V, Issue 4 August 2014 First issued in November 2009, Faculty & Administration News (FAN) is a quarterly publication of Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology (ICSST). This newsletter highlights the most recent professional accomplishments and service activities of ICSST s faculty and administrators. Click the hyperlinks to explore the work of our faculty and administrators. Awards and Honors! Reverend Lawrence B. Porter, K.H.S., Ph.D., Professor of Systematic Theology and Director, Turro Seminary Library, was honored as Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology s Researcher of the Year, at the University s annual Research Luncheon, at Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ, on April 11, 2014.! Reverend Monsignor Joseph R. Chapel, S.T.D., Associate Spiritual Director; Associate Professor of Moral Theology; Co-Director, Institute for Christian Spirituality; and Director, Center for Diaconal Formation, has accepted the appointment as Spiritual Director of the Casa Santa Maria in Rome, Italy. In this role, Monsignor Chapel will oversee the program of spiritual formation for the graduate house of studies, in addition to serving as an adjunct spiritual director for the American Seminary in Rome, the Pontifical North American College. Monsignor Chapel s appointment is a distinct honor

2 for him in addition to being a recognition of his many gifts and talents. Speaking Engagements! Reverend Christopher M. Ciccarino, S.S.L., S.T.D., Associate Dean for Seminary and Academic Studies and Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies, presented the following: o The Bones of St. Peter and the Vatican Excavations. Lecture, to the diocesan staff of the Chancery of the Archdiocese of Newark, on October 25, o The Holy Sepulchre: The Tomb of Christ in History and Faith. Lecture, at Our Lady of Victories Parish, Harrington Park, NJ, on March 11, 2014.! Ellen R. Scully, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Undergraduate Theology, presented Hilary and Florovsky on the Merits of a Christ-Centered Ecclesiology. Paper, as part of the panel discussion The Bond Between Christian East and West: Cultures and Theologies in Dialogue, sponsored by the Department of Catholic Studies, at Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ, on November 11, 2013! Justin M. Anderson, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Moral Theology, presented the following: o Si Marks of a Mature Faith (and Their Counterfeits). Lecture, for The Avila Lecture Series, at St. Teresa of Avila Parish, Summit, NJ, on November 14, o Two one-hour presentations and Q&A regarding medieval thinkers whose works are covered in CORE courses at Seton Hall University, for Seton Hall University s CORE Faculty, at Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ. Medieval thinkers 2

3 Maimonides, Averroes and Aquinas were among those discussed at the sessions, held on the following dates: " January 30, " January 31, 2014.! Reverend Lawrence B. Porter, K.H.S., Ph.D., Professor of Systematic Theology and Director, Turro Seminary Library, presented The Cross in Christian Art and Spirituality: An Illustrated Lecture, on the following occasions not already reported: o At Our Lady of Victories Parish, Harrington Park, NJ. March 18, o At the Focus Chapel of Xavier Hall, Seton Hall University. March 19, o Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, South Orange, NJ. March 24, 2014.! Gregory Y. Glazov, D.Phil. (Oxon.), Associate Professor of Biblical Studies, presented the following: o The Lord s Prayer. Talk, for the Stuart Day School Friday Prayer Group, Princeton, NJ, on April 4, o The Biblical Sources of the Lord s Prayer and the Hail Mary. Retreat, at Divine Mercy Parish, Rahway, NJ, on June 14, o Scripture and Religious Freedom. Lecture, at St. James the Less Parish, Jamesburg, NJ, on June 24, 2014.! Zeni V. Fox, Ph.D., Professor of Pastoral Theology, presented Pope Francis Joy of the Gospel. Lecture, at St. Cassian Parish, Upper Montclair, NJ, on May 12,

4 Special Events! Reverend Monsignor Gerard H. McCarren, S.T.D., Associate Professor of Systematic Theology and Spiritual Director, collaborated with Reverend Monsignor Joseph R. Reilly, S.T.L., Ph.D., Rector/Dean, on planning and coordinating Days of Recollection for Priests during Advent and Lent, an initiative of Monsignor Reilly. Days of Recollection took place on December 2, 2013 and March 18, 2014.! Reverend John J. Chadwick, S.T.D., Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology, Reverend Christopher M. Ciccarino, S.S.L., S.T.D., Associate Dean for Seminary and Academic Studies and Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies, and Reverend Pablo T. Gadenz, S.S.L., S.T.D., Associate Professor of Biblical Studies, led a group of 41 seminarians from Immaculate Conception Seminary on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land from December 29, 2013-January 9, 2014, lecturing at the biblical sites and celebrating Mass at the shrines marking events in the life of Jesus.! Reverend Monsignor Joseph R. Chapel, S.T.D., Associate Spiritual Director; Associate Professor of Moral Theology; Co-Director, Institute for Christian Spirituality; and Director, Center for Diaconal Formation, Reverend Monsignor Gerard H. McCarren, S.T.D., Associate Professor of Systematic Theology and Spiritual Director, collaborated with Reverend Monsignor Joseph R. Reilly, S.T.L., Ph.D., Rector/Dean, on planning and coordinating Monsignor Reilly s initiative Fratres in Unum, a periodic gathering for recent priest alumni of Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology. The initial meeting of Fratres in Unum was held at ICSST in April The group met again at ICSST on February 26,

5 Mission and Service! Reverend Monsignor Joseph R. Chapel, S.T.D., Associate Spiritual Director; Associate Professor of Moral Theology; Co-Director, Institute for Christian Spirituality; and Director, Center for Diaconal Formation: o Has continued service as a board member of the Promise Foundation, in Ridgewood, NJ. This foundation works to fight melanoma. o Has continued his extensive service to the impoverished of El Salvador. This service includes: " Serving as Founder and Director of El Salvador Education and Development Fund, Franklin Lakes, NJ, which provides educational scholarships for orphans and provides extensive funding for reconstruction projects for the Aldea Infantil San Antonio, San Miguel, El Salvador. Monsignor Chapel traveled to El Salvador two times in for this work. " Providing ongoing fundraising and spiritual assistance for Hermanas Franciscanas Cooperadoras Parroquiales de la Asunción, in El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras. Monsignor Chapel provides direct assistance to their mission, the Aldea Infantil San Antonio children s orphanage in San Miguel, El Salvador. As part of this service, Monsignor Chapel led a fundraising Trip to El Salvador and Guatemala to gather video footage for a mission appeal for Hermanas Franciscanas Cooperadoras Parroquiales de la Asunción, from June 19-29, " Serving as Chaplain for the SHU Campus Ministry/DOVE Mission Trip to El Salvador, which was to be held during Christmas Break, January 2014 (for the 11 th year). In this role, Monsignor Chapel participated in all of the weekly 5

6 preparation and training from September-December 2013, but the trip itself was canceled due to the activity of a volcano at the destination. o Served as Chaplain to the FOCUS Evangelization Boat Mission to the Amazon River region of Brazil and to World Youth Day, in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, from July 8-August 1, o Presented The Moral Life of the Deacon: Sacramental Identity. Formation talk, for the Diocese of Paterson Permanent Diaconate Formation Program, at St. Paul Inside the Walls: The Catholic Center for Evangelization at Bayley-Ellard, Madison, NJ, on September 7, o Presented Preparing Children for Confession. Lecture, at Most Blessed Sacrament Parish, Franklin Lakes, NJ, on November 17, o Presented Challenge of Home Evangelization. Talk for student leaders, as part of the FOCUS Upper Room series, at Seton Hall University, on March 2, o Served as Chaplain to the FOCUS Evangelization Mission to Daule, Ecuador, during Spring Break, from March 8-16, 2014.! Justin M. Anderson, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Moral Theology: o Is serving as a consultant to Seton Hall University s Stillman School of Business regarding the School s engagement of business ethics based on Catholic Social Teaching. This service began in July 2013, continued periodically throughout the academic year, and is ongoing. 6

7 o Presented the following: " Two lectures to the contemplative branch of the Missionaries of Charity, Plainfield, NJ: The Virtue of Justice. March 20, The Virtue of Fortitude. June 3, " Evangelii Gaudium: Being a Missionary Disciple in Daily Life. Lecture, to the Family Cenacle of St. Joseph, at the Shrine of St. Joseph, Stirling, NJ, on June 7, 2014.! Reverend Monsignor Gerard H. McCarren, S.T.D., Associate Professor of Systematic Theology and Spiritual Director: o Has continued service on the board of Directors of The Newman Association of America. On August 10, 2013, Monsignor McCarren was elected Vice President. He also serves as the Board of Directors liaison to NAA s office, which moved to Seton Hall under the auspices of the Associate Vice Provost in February In this capacity, Monsignor McCarren is responsible for depositing all membership dues, conference registrations and donations that come to the office. o Served as spiritual director for 13 seminarians participating in the 10-week Summer Program for Spiritual Formation for Diocesan Seminarians, at the Institute for Priestly Formation, Creighton University, Omaha, NE, from June 10-July 30, In this role, Monsignor McCarren had eight weekly meetings with each seminarian. o Presented the following: " Retreat for Permanent Deacons of the Archdiocese of Newark, held at San Alfonso Retreat House, Long Branch, NJ, from October 4-6,

8 " Two sessions of the workshop Sacramental Theology, for lay leaders, at the Trenton Diocesan Pastoral Center, Lawrenceville, NJ: November 6, May 3, " Reflection on Priestly Vocation, for the Delbarton School Senior Class Day of Recollection, held at Mallinckrodt Convent, Mendham, NJ, on February 24, " In-service session (two separate times to enable more of Immaculate Conception Seminary s spiritual directors to attend) for Immaculate Conception Seminary s spiritual directors, on the following dates: February 26, February 27, " Afternoon of Recollection, at St. Mary Parish, Bayonne, NJ, on March 29, 2014.! Dianne M. Traflet, J.D. 88, S.T.D., Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Administration; Assistant Professor of Pastoral Theology; and Founder and Co-Director, Institute for Christian Spirituality: o With Reverend Monsignor Joseph R. Chapel, S.T.D., Associate Spiritual Director; Associate Professor of Moral Theology; Co-Director, Institute for Christian Spirituality; and Director, Center for Diaconal Formation, created ICSST s new Catholic Evangelization Certificate Program in collaboration with St. Paul Inside the Walls: The Catholic Center for Evangelization at Bayley-Ellard, Madison, NJ. This certificate program launched in August

9 o Presented the following: " Edith Stein s Spiritual Life. Lecture, at the Carmelite Novitiate, Middletown, NY, from July 22-23, " Men s retreat on Spiritual Fatherhood, at The Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, Newark, NJ, on December 28, " Mary, Cana and Women in the Church. Talk, to seminarians at Blessed John Paul II Seminary, Washington, DC, on February 19, " Talk on the topic of Dorothy Day, to eighth graders at Corpus Christi School, Manhattan, NY, on March 5, " Lord, help me! Praying with Dorothy Day this Lent. Lecture, at College of Mount St. Vincent s, NY, on March 5, " The Spirituality of St. Edith Stein. 3-day conference, for Lay Carmelites in Massachusetts. Dr. Traflet presented five conferences and offered spiritual counseling, from April 4-6, " Edith Stein and the Cross. Talk, for the Missionaries of Charity, Plainfield, NJ, on April 8, " Nourishing a Life of Prayer in Ministry. Workshop, for the Diocese of Trenton, on April 24, " Nourishing a Life of Prayer. Lecture, for 4 th Theologians, at ICSST, on April 24, " The Gift of Peace and Priestly Ministry. Lecture, for Transitional Deacons, as part of their priestly retreat, at St. Mary s Abbey Retreat Center, Morristown, NJ, on May 20,

10 o Appeared on Sunday Night Prime Time, EWTN, to discuss the life and spirituality of St. Edith Stein, in May 2014.! Joseph P. Rice, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Philosophical Theology: o Completed a second year ( school year) as an elected, non-compensated member of the Ambassador Christian Academy School Board, in Toms River, NJ. Ambassador Christian Academy is one of only three Christian schools in the state of New Jersey with a classical curriculum. This very active board supervises aspects of the budget, faculty, staff, curriculum and policies. During the school year, the board successfully completed an accreditation cycle. Dr. Rice has been asked to return for a third year, but has chosen to resign in July 2014, so as to have more time to devote to research. o Presented Man and Woman He Created Them. Five-part lecture series (continuing education workshops) on St. John Paul II s Theology of the Body, for permanent deacons of the Diocese of Paterson and their wives, at St. Paul Inside the Walls: The Catholic Center for Evangelization at Bayley-Ellard, Madison, NJ. Presentations in this series included the following: " In the Beginning. October 5, " The Gospel of Divine Human Love. November 2, " The Gospel of the Kingdom. January 4, " The Gospel of Divine Intimacy. February 1, " The Gospel of Life. March 1,

11 ! Reverend Christopher M. Ciccarino, S.S.L., S.T.D., Associate Dean for Seminary and Academic Studies and Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies: o Served as invited speaker for the Fall 2013 section of the Seton Hall University course ARTH 3101: Art and St. Peter s, on September 4, o Served as invited homilist for the Feast of Christ the King, at the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception, Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ, on November 23, o Chaired Day for Religious Superiors, at Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology, South Orange, NJ, on December 6, o Served as invited speaker for the Spring 2014 section of the Seton Hall University course ARTH 3101: Art and St. Peter s, on January 23, o Presented Walking with Jesus through Lent. Two-part series, to staff and patients at Bergen Regional Medical Center, Paramus, NJ, on March 28, 2014 and April 4, 2014.! Reverend Hong-Ray Cho, S.T.L., Ph.D., Formation Faculty Member and Adjunct Professor of Systematic Theology: o Presided at the Mass of the Holy Spirit, at Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ, on September 11, o Presented the following lectures at retreats: " What is the Eucharist? At St. Joseph Parish, Demarest, NJ, on March 21, " Christ in the Family. For the Young Couple s Retreat, at the Korean Catholic Center, Palisades Park, NJ, on April 5,

12 o Offered invocation at Charter Day, at Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ, on April 25, 2014.! Six faculty members of Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology served as assessors and examiners for two candidates in the Pastoral Provision. These candidates are married former Anglican priests who have converted to Roman Catholicism and seek ordination as Catholic priests. This service was rendered at Immaculate Conception Seminary, South Orange, NJ, on September 19, 2013, by the following ICSST faculty members: o Reverend Monsignor Joseph R. Chapel, S.T.D., Associate Spiritual Director; Associate Professor of Moral Theology; Co-Director, Institute for Christian Spirituality; and Director, Center for Diaconal Formation. o Reverend Monsignor Gerard H. McCarren, S.T.D., Associate Professor of Systematic Theology and Spiritual Director. o Reverend Lawrence B. Porter, K.H.S., Ph.D., Professor of Systematic Theology and Director, Turro Seminary Library. o Dianne M. Traflet, J.D. 88, S.T.D., Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Administration; Assistant Professor of Pastoral Theology; and Founder and Co- Director, Institute for Christian Spirituality. o Reverend Monsignor Robert J. Wister, Hist.Eccl.D., Professor of Church History. o Reverend Monsignor C. Anthony Ziccardi, S.S.L, S.T.D., Adjunct Professor of Biblical Studies. 12

13 ! Zeni V. Fox, Ph.D., Professor of Pastoral Theology: o Has continued service on the Advisory Board of the Graduate School of Religion and Religious Education, Fordham University, Bronx, NY. As part of this service, Dr. Fox participated in a meeting in the Bronx in October o Presented the following lectures, at Villanova Conference Center, Radnor, PA, for The Academy, a ministry leadership program, planned and presented by Catholic Health East and Seton Hall University Catholic Studies, for chief executives of the healthcare system. Dr. Fox delivered these lectures at the following two of six sessions for this cohort: " The Examen of St. Ignatius Loyola. February 18-19, " The Parable of the Good Samaritan. June 10-11, As part of this service, Dr. Fox also attended several meetings, held in Trenton, NJ, to plan the program. o Presented the following lectures for the Voluntas Dei Secular Institute, Annual Convocation of Clergy and Laity, held in Elizabeth, NJ, on March 7, 2014: " Seeds of Change from Vatican II: Some Flowers, Some Weeds. " Disciples and Discipleship. o Presented the following: " Lay Ecclesial Ministry: Where Have We Been?; Where Are We Now?; Where Are We Going? Day of Reflection, for Villanova University, School of Theology, Villanova, PA, on March 15, " Being Called. Retreat Day, for Regis High School Faculty, held at The Oratory, Brooklyn, NY, on March 28,

14 " Two presentations, for the wives of deacons and deacon candidates in the Diocese of Metuchen, held in Basking Ridge, NJ, on April 5, 2014: Lay Ministry and the Diaconate: Perspectives. Disciples and Discipleship. " Emerging Models in Ministry. Lecture, for transitional priests of the Archdiocese of Newark, held in North Caldwell, NJ, on April 6, o As chair of the Governance Committee and member of the Executive Committee for National Catholic Reporter, attended the semi-annual meeting, held in Kansas City, KS, from April 25-26, 2014.! Reverend Douglas J. Milewski, S.T.D., Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and Associate Professor of Theology, presented the following: o Diocese of Trenton Lay Catechists Convocation, at St. Alfonso Retreat House, Long Branch, NJ, from October 17-18, o Three lectures on St. Augustine s exegesis and theology of John 17, to the Dominican Sisters of Summit, NJ, on the following dates: " May 6, " May 13, " May 20, 2014.! Gregory Y. Glazov, D.Phil. (Oxon.), Associate Professor of Biblical Studies, presented the following: o Two RCIA retreats for Seton Hall University Campus Ministry, at Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ: 14

15 " Andrei Rublev s Icon of the Holy Trinity. November 9, " The Lord s Prayer in the Sermon on the Mount. February 22, o Three Sunday presentations for the RCIA group at St. Teresa of Avila Parish, Summit, NJ: " Sacraments and Baptism. November 17, " The First Three Commandments. February 16, " The Last Seven Commandments. February 23, 2014.! Reverend Pablo T. Gadenz, S.S.L., S.T.D., Associate Professor of Biblical Studies, presented Scripture in Your Life. Sunday evening spiritual conference, for the college seminarians at St. Andrew s Hall College Seminary, Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ, on November 10, 2013.! Reverend John J. Chadwick, S.T.D., Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology, presented the following: o Two formation sessions for the Permanent Diaconate Class of the Archdiocese of Newark, at Church of the Annunciation, Paramus, NJ: " The RCIA: Introduction. December 7, " The RCIA: Pastoral Praxis. January 18, o Talk on Catholic Identity, at Immaculate Heart Academy, Washington Township, NJ, on April 3, This presentation for faculty of the Academy was an introduction to a discussion on the role of Catholicity in the high school environment. 15

16 o RCIA Day of Reflection, at the Archdiocesan Youth Center, Kearny, NJ, on April 12, With Father Thomas Dente, Director of the Office of Divine Worship for the Archdiocese of Newark, Father Chadwick offered this day-long retreat for those anticipating the reception of the Sacraments of Initiation during the Easter Season.! Reverend Roberto Ortiz, S.T.L., Director, Seminary Records; Formation Faculty Member; and Adjunct Professor of Systematic Theology, presented Who Is the Holy Spirit? Retreat conference, for the Discovering Christ series, at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, Wyckoff, NJ, on March 2, At this retreat, Father Ortiz also heard Confessions.! Reverend Monsignor Robert J. Wister, Hist.Eccl.D., Professor of Church History, presented Trends and Taste in Church Architecture Past and Present, seminar for pastors, at St. Joseph Parish, Somers, NY, on April 23, 2014.! Víctor Velarde-Mayol, M.D., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Philosophical Theology, presented a series of lectures for couples preparing for Marriage, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, New Brunswick, NJ, on Saturdays during May 2014.! Eric M. Johnston, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Undergraduate Theology, facilitated The Joy of the Gospel. Day-long parish staff retreat, at Immaculate Conception Parish, Montclair, NJ, on June 16, This retreat included the following presentations by Dr. Johnston: o The Joy of the Gospel and Mission. 16

17 o Obstacles to Spreading the Joy of the Gospel.! Julie V. Burkey, M.A.P.M. 04, D.Min., Coordinator, Workplace Spirituality and Evangelization Initiatives, Institute for Christian Spirituality, and Adjunct Professor of Pastoral Theology, was elected to serve as Representative at Large for Academy Affairs: Research & Doctoral Consortium for the Academy of Management s Management Spirituality and Religion Division (MSR). Information on the Academy of Management can be found online at: Jeffrey L. Morrow, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Undergraduate Theology, presented two lectures for members of the Priestly Society of the Holy Cross on their Annual Course, at Murray Hill Place, Manhattan, NYC, on July 22, 2014: o Pope Benedict XVI on the Crisis in Biblical Interpretation. Lecture on Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI s paper (as Joseph Ratzinger) Biblical Interpretation in Crisis. o Surmounting the Impasse: An Ecclesial and Sacramental Exegesis. Lecture on Catholic biblical interpretation in light of the Second Vatican Council s Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation, Dei Verbum, and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI s apostolic exhortation, Verbum Domini. Off-Campus Courses! Reverend Monsignor Gerard H. McCarren, S.T.D., Associate Professor of Systematic Theology and Spiritual Director, taught IPF 504: The Mystery of the Liturgy: Receiving in Celebration and in Life, for The Institute for Priestly Formation, at Creighton 17

18 University, Omaha, NE, from July 8-August 1, During that time, beginning on June 11, 2013, Monsignor McCarren served as spiritual director for six seminarians at the Institute.! Víctor Velarde-Mayol, M.D., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Philosophical Theology, taught Faculty Seminar on Cognitive Science, at Rutgers University, Center for Cognitive Science, Piscataway, NJ, during Summer 2013.! Gregory Y. Glazov, D.Phil. (Oxon.), Associate Professor of Biblical Studies, taught Introduction to the Pentateuch, for the Bridgeport, CT Diaconate Program, on first Saturdays from September 2013-June 2014.! Dianne M. Traflet, J.D. 88, S.T.D., Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Administration; Assistant Professor of Pastoral Theology; and Founder and Co-Director, Institute for Christian Spirituality, created and delivered a webinar for the USCCB on the topic Conversion and Encounter: The Spiritual Journeys of Servant of God Dorothy Day, St. Edith Stein and Blessed John Henry Cardinal Newman, during January 2014.! Reverend Pablo T. Gadenz, S.S.L., S.T.D., Associate Professor of Biblical Studies, taught Biblical Theology of the Priesthood, a 1-credit, 12-hour course, for The Rome Experience, a summer educational and formational program for American diocesan seminarians. This course was accredited by and conducted at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross, Rome, Italy, from June 9-27, More information on the course can be found at: 18

19 ! Jeffrey L. Morrow, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Undergraduate Theology, served as instructor for the four-day inaugural Pope Benedict XVI Summer Institute, on the theme Pilgrim and Laborer: The Person and Teaching of Benedict XVI for Today. This Institute, hosted at St. Paul Inside the Walls: The Catholic Center for Evangelization at Bayley-Ellard, Madison, NJ, from July 7-10, 2014, included the following lectures by Dr. Morrow: o Pope Benedict XVI on Salvation History and Scripture, Part 1: Salvation History. July 7, o Pope Benedict XVI on Salvation History and Scripture, Part 2: Scriptural Interpretation. July 7, o Pope Benedict XVI on Faith and Reason, Part 1: Faith, Reason, and the History of Their Tragic Separation. July 8, o Pope Benedict XVI on Faith and Reason, Part 2: Apologetics and Intellectual Formation. July 8, o Pope Benedict XVI on Liturgy, Worship and the Interior Life, Part 1: The Sacred Liturgy and Worship. July 9, o Pope Benedict XVI on Liturgy, Worship and the Interior Life, Part 2: The Interior Life. July 9, o Pope Benedict XVI on Evangelization, Part 1: Evangelization and the New Evangelization. July 10, o Pope Benedict XVI on Evangelization, Part 2: The New Evangelization and the Family. July 10,

20 Publications! Eric M. Johnston, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Undergraduate Theology, published the following: o Weblog, begun in September 2013: The Catholic Spiritual Life: Reflections on the Sunday Readings and the Interior Life Founded in the Tradition of St. Thomas Aquinas and the Magisterium. Online at: The Catholic Spiritual Life o Seven magazine articles: " Combatting the Contraceptive Understanding of Celibacy. Homiletic and Pastoral Review (August 22, 2013). " Natural Family Planning, Providence, and the Goal of Marriage. Crisis (December 19, 2013). " Grace and Reason. Homiletic and Pastoral Review (February 5, 2014). " Aim of Family Synods: Harmonize Doctrine and Pastoral Care. Crisis (February 25, 2014). " The Gregory Option: St. Benedict in the World. Crisis (March 26, 2014). " But Should They Live Together? Crisis (May 13, 2014). " The Family Crisis and Evangelization. Crisis (June 4, 2014). o A journal article: Thomas Aquinas on the Biology of Woman. The Thomist 77, no. 4 (October 2013): ! Gregory Y. Glazov, D.Phil. (Oxon.), Associate Professor of Biblical Studies, published the following: o A book chapter: Russian and Western Monastic Testimonies to Conscience and the Rapport between Stars and Flowers. In Monastic Tradition in Eastern Christianity and 20

21 the Outside World: A Call for Dialogue, edited by Ines A. Murzaku, Leuven, Belgium: Peeters, o A journal article, co-authored by Kevin Corrigan: Compunction and Compassion: Two Overlooked Virtues in Evagrius of Ponticus. Journal of Eastern Christian Studies 22 (2014): ! Reverend Thomas G. Guarino, K.H.S., S.T.D., Professor of Systematic Theology, published a journal article: Essentia et Non Gradu Tantum Different : A Note on the Priesthood and Analogical Predication. The Thomist 77, no. 4 (October 2013): ! Justin M. Anderson, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Moral Theology, published a journal article: An Unmanageable Rationale: How Business Ethic Textbooks Unwittingly Recommend a Virtue Ethic Account of Moral Reasoning. Journal of Markets and Morality 17, no. 1 (June 2014): ! Jeffrey L. Morrow, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Undergraduate Theology, published the following: o An article-length book review: The Untold History of Modern Biblical Scholarship s Pre-Enlightenment Secular Origins. Review of Politicizing the Bible: The Roots of Historical Criticism and the Secularization of Scripture, by Scott Hahn and Benjamin Wiker. Journal of Theological Interpretation 8, no. 1 (2014): o A review of Charity: The Place of the Poor in the Biblical Tradition, by Gary A. Anderson. Catholic Books Review (2014):

22 Conferences, Meetings, and Symposia! Reverend Christopher M. Ciccarino, S.S.L., S.T.D., Associate Dean for Seminary and Academic Studies and Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies: o Participated in the following: " Bi-monthly meetings of the Board of Editors for the revision of the New Testament of the New American Bible. " National meeting of the Catholic Biblical Association, held in Spokane, WA, from August 1-6, " Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology Formation Faculty Retreat, on Ender s Island, CT, from August 14-16, o Presented the following at the 77 th Annual Meeting of the Catholic Biblical Association, held at Providence College, Providence, RI: " The Identity of the Jews in the Fourth Gospel. Invited paper, given to the John and Old Testament Task Force of the Catholic Biblical Association, on July 27, " Principles of Translation. Invited report, given to The New American Bible New Testament Revision Round Table of the Catholic Biblical Association, on July 29,

23 ! Reverend Monsignor Gerard H. McCarren, S.T.D., Associate Professor of Systematic Theology and Spiritual Director: o Participated in the following: " The Specter of Secularism. Annual National Newman Conference, sponsored by the Newman Association of America, and held at Walsh University, North Canton, OH, from August 8-10, " Annual conference of the Federation of Seminary Spiritual Directors, held at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary, St. Louis, MO, from October 24-26, o Presented Means of Grace from the Catholic Perspective. Paper, at the Annual Meeting of the 16-member Joint Commission for Theological Dialogue between the Roman Catholic Church and the World Methodist Council, sponsored by the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity and the World Methodist Council, and held at Simpstowood Lodge, Atlanta, GA, from October 11-18, 2013.! Reverend Lawrence B. Porter, K.H.S., Ph.D., Professor of Systematic Theology and Director, Turro Seminary Library, participated in The Specter of Secularism. Annual National Newman Conference, sponsored by the Newman Association of America, and held at Walsh University, North Canton, OH, from August 8-10, 2013.! Eric M. Johnston, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Undergraduate Theology: o Presented Engaging the Affectivity in the Teaching of Moral Theology through Writings of the Saints. Invited paper, at the day-long colloquium titled Toward a Wisdom of the Heart: A Pilot Program to Effect Cognitive and Affective Appropriation of Ethical and Moral Teaching in a Theological Seminary, sponsored by Immaculate 23

24 Conception Seminary School of Theology, and held at Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ, on September 28, o Participated in the following: " G.E.M. Anscombe: Contributions to the Catholic Intellectual Tradition. Conference, held at Neumann University, Aston, PA, from March 14-15, " Aquinas on God. Philosophy workshop, sponsored by The Catholic and Dominican Institute (Mount Saint Mary College, Newburgh, NY), The Thomistic Institute of the Dominican House of Studies (Washington, DC), and the Notre Dame Center for Ethics and Culture (Notre Dame, IN), and held at Mount Saint Mary College, Newburgh, NY, from June 5-8, 2014.! Reverend Monsignor Joseph R. Chapel, S.T.D., Associate Spiritual Director; Associate Professor of Moral Theology; Co-Director, Institute for Christian Spirituality; and Director, Center for Diaconal Formation, participated in the Annual conference of the Federation of Seminary Spiritual Directors, held at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary, St. Louis, MO, from October 24-26, 2013.! Justin M. Anderson, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Moral Theology: o Served as one of two debaters in Prosecution of the Trial of Harry S. Truman. Oxford-style debate before over 300 lawyers and judges of the Tri-State area. The question under debate centered on the (mock) trial of former U.S. President Harry S. Truman s decision to drop two atomic bombs on Japan in August This debate was a premiere event of the Catholic Lawyers outreach, and was held at St. Paul 24

25 Inside the Walls: The Catholic Center for Evangelization at Bayley-Ellard, Madison, NJ, on October 26, o Participated in the GEM Fellowship Seminar, a semester-long praxis program of the Advanced Seminar on Mission, at Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ, during the Spring 2014 Semester. Seminar participants met five times for four hours each time. This was an invitation-only seminar sponsored by the Center for Vocation and Servant Leadership, the Center for Catholic Studies and the Bernard J. Lonergan Institute. An ongoing working group for two years of follow up on how to make a greater impact on students in the classroom has also formed in connection with this seminar. o Presented Anscombe on Moral Absolutes. Invited paper, at the conference G.E.M. Anscombe: Contributions to the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, held at Neumann University, Aston, PA, from March 14-15, 2014.! Reverend Pablo T. Gadenz, S.S.L., S.T.D., Associate Professor of Biblical Studies, participated in the Society of Biblical Literature Annual Meeting, held in Baltimore, MD, from November 22-24, 2013.! Reverend John J. Chadwick, S.T.D., Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology, participated in a University Assessment Committee meeting, on April 25, This meeting focused on the use of in-class technology (such as clickers) to get real time feedback on students progress with a course of study. 25

26 ! Zeni V. Fox, Ph.D., Professor of Pastoral Theology, participated in Transforming Conflict Through Insight, 2014 Faculty Summer Seminar, at Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ, from May 20-22, 2014.! Reverend Thomas G. Guarino, K.H.S., S.T.D., Professor of Systematic Theology, co-chaired a meeting of Evangelicals and Catholics Together (ECT), in New York City, on June 17, ECT is preparing a document on the nature of Christian Marriage, which it expects to complete by the end of Other Scholarly and Professional Activity! Víctor Velarde-Mayol, M.D., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Philosophical Theology, is serving as Board Editor of Revista Española de Filosofía Medieval. 26