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Administration

  • President / Chairman of the Board
    His Excellency, The Most Reverend Paul S. Loverde, DD

    Bishop of Arlington, Virginia

    Bishop Paul S. Loverde, installed as third Bishop of Arlington at the Cathedral of Saint Thomas More on March 25, 1999, was born in Framingham, Massachusetts, on September 3, 1940, to Paul Loverde and Ann Marie Conti. Bishop Loverde received his early education in Catholic Schools in his hometown area. Receiving the call to priesthood at an early age, Bishop Loverde was educated in both the United States at Saint Bernard Seminary College, Rochester, New York, where he received his B.A. Degree, Summa cum Laude, and also was selected to study in Rome, Italy where he earned his Licentiate in Sacred Theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in 1966. Bishop Loverde furthered his education at Catholic University in Washington, DC, earning his Licentiate (JCL) in Canon Law in 1982.

    Having completed his theological studies, Bishop Loverde was ordained a priest for service in the Diocese of Norwich on December 18, 1965, in the Basilica of Saint Peter, Rome. Returning to the Diocese of Norwich in early July, 1966, Bishop Loverde served in a variety of assignments both on the parochial and diocesan levels. On April 12, 1988, he was ordained an Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Hartford. On January 17, 1994, he was installed as the eleventh Bishop of Ogdensburg, New York. Then, on March 25, 1999, he was installed as the third Bishop of Arlington, Virginia.

    Bishop Loverde serves as a member of the United States Catholic Conference Education Committee.


  • Executive Vice President
    Marianne Evans Mount

    Degrees: B.A., Skidmore College, NY; M.A., Columbia University; M.A., Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas; Advanced Catechetical Diploma, Congregation for the Clergy; Ph.D. Candidate, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.


  • Graduate Dean
    Dr. Robert Royal

    Dr. Royal is also president of the Faith & Reason Institute in Washington, D.C.
    Degrees: B.A. and M.A., Brown University; Ph.D. in Comparative Literature, Catholic University of America. Fellowships to study in Italy from the Renaissance Society of American (1977), Fulbright scholar (1978).
    Publications: For a complete listing of Dr. Royal's writings click here.


  • Dean of Students
    Dr. Carol Ann Cirbee

    Degrees: B.A. in History and Education, Catholic University of America, Washington, DC; M.A. in Religious Studies, The Catholic Distance University, Hamilton, VA; Ph.D. in Education History, Capella University, Minneapolis, MN.


  • Director of Education
    Sister Mary Margaret Ann Schlather, SND

    Degrees: B.A. in Elementary Education (also certified in music), Notre Dame College, South Euclid, Ohio; M.Ed. in Elementary Administration, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio; M.A. in Religious Education, Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas, Rome.
    Publication: CDU Course: General Catechetics: Methods and Materials





Faculty

  • Dr. Joseph C. Atkinson
    Degrees: B.A., King's College, Nova Scotia; B.Ed., Acadia University, Nova Scotia; B. Th., McGill University, Quebec; M.Div., Montreal Diocesan Theological College, Quebec; S.T.L., S.T.D., Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family, Washington, D.C.
    Publications: Articles, lectures, and reviews (listing available on request).


  • Rev. Jordan Aumann, O.P.
    Degrees: B.A., Providence College, R.I., Ph.L., Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas, Rome; S.T.D., Pontifical University of St. Stephen, Spain.
    Publications: Spiritual Theology; Christian Spirituality in the Catholic Tradition; On the Front Lines; The Unquiet Heart. CDU Courses: Survey of Catholic Spirituality; The Vocation and Mission of the Laity.


  • Rev. Robert A. Batule
    Degrees: B.A., Cathedral College of the Immaculate Conception, Lloyd Harbor, N.Y.; M.A., Adelphi University, N.Y. M.A. in Theology from Saint John University, N.Y.; M.Div., Immaculate Conception Seminary, Lloyd Harbor, N.Y.
    Publications: Columnist for The Catholic Answer and for The Catholic Transcript of Hartford, Conn.; articles in Homiletic and Pastoral Review, Pastoral Life and Social Justice Review. CDU Course: Catholic Apologetics.


  • Rev. John Michael Beers
    Degrees: B.A., Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C.; S.S.L., Pontifical Biblical Institute, Rome; Ph.D. in Medieval Studies, Catholic University of America; Post Doctoral studies, Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Pontifical Institute of Christian Archaeology; S.T.D. Candidate, Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas, Rome.
    Publications: Author of more than 300 entries in Our Sunday Visitor's Catholic Encyclopedia and Catholic Dictionary; columnist in Catholic Heritage Magazine; written extensively on Patristics, liturgy, spirituality and general theology.



  • Rev. Eamon R. Carroll, O.Carm., S.T.D.
    Degrees: Mt. Carmel College: International College of St. Albert, Rome; M.A. Whitefriars Hall; S.T.D., Pontifical Gregorian University. Fr. Carroll is Professor Emeritus at Loyola University of Chicago and on the faculty of the International Marian Research Institute, the Marian Library, University of Dayton, Ohio.
    Publications: Understanding the Mother of Jesus (Glazier, Wilmington, 1979); contributor to Mother, Behold Your Son (essays in honor of Eamon R. Carroll, O.Carm.) Contributor to a number of periodicals including: Marian Studies (Mariological Society of America); Catholic Dossier; Our Lady's Digest; AOH Epistle; Loyola Magazine. CDU Course: Madonna: Mary in the Catholic Tradition.


  • Sister Joan Frances Gormley
    Degrees: B.A. Trinity College, Washington, D.C.; M.A., Harvard University, Boston, Mass.; Ph.D., Fordham University, N.Y.; Post-doctoral Studies at the Eco^le Biblique, Jerusalem.
    Publications: Numerous reviews, papers and translations of biblical, missionary and vocational topics. CDU course: divine Revelation: Scripture and Tradition According to Vatican II.


  • Rev. Richard M. Guest
    Degrees: B.S. (Biology), A.B. (Theology), Loyola University of Chicago; M.A. (Hebrew Bible), Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenn; M.Div., Mount St. Maryfs Seminary, Emmitsburg, Md.


  • Dr. John Hittinger, Ph.D.
    Degrees: B.A., M.A., Ph.D., College of Liberal Arts, Professor of Philosophy. Ph.D., Philosophy awarded with distinction, The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C., 1986; M.A., Philosophy Magna Cum Laude, The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C., 1976; B.A., Philosophy Cum Laude, University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana, 1974.


  • Rev. Jack Healy, O.Carm.
    Degrees: B.A., Catholic University, Washington, D.C.; M.A., Columbia University, N.Y.; Ph.D., University of Toronto St. Michael College, Toronto; S.T.M., General Theological Seminary, N.Y.
    Publications: The Demise of Moral Reasoning, Homiletic and Pastoral Review; Veritatis Splendor and the Human Person, Linacre Quarterly; Worship and Liturgy, HPR. CDU Course: Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pillar One; An Introduction to the Church According to the Documents of Vatican II.


  • Rev. Frederick M. Jelly, O.P. õ
    Degrees: S.T.L., Dominican Studium Generale, Washington, DC. S.T.D. and S.T.L., Pontifical Faculty, Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C.
    Publications: The Teaching of Christ; Madonna: Mary in the Catholic Tradition; EWTN University in the Sky: One Mary, Many Madonnas (a television series); Contemporary Mariology, audiocassette Minicourse; Mary in the Catechism of the Catholic Church and Therese and Mary, audio tapes from Alba House Communications; several articles on Marian Doctrine and Devotion in Our Sunday Visitorfs Encyclopedia of Catholic Doctrine 1997); 1993 recipient of patronal medal for scholarship in Mariology from The Catholic University of America.


  • Sister Mary Ann Johnston
    Degrees: M.A. in Religious Studies, Concentration: Dogma, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Wynnewood, PA
    Publications: New Catholic Catechism-Workshop Resources-NCEA, 1995. Various articles on the Catechism and catechetics for The Tablet, SOUL, and Momentum magazines.


  • Dr. Robin Maas, Ph.D.
    Degrees: M.A., Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington, D.C.; M.A., Makerere University, Uganda; Ph.D., The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C.
    Publications: Crucified Love: The Practice of Christian Perfection; Church Bible Study Handbook; Spiritual Traditions for the Contemporary Church. CDU Course: The Wisdom of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.


  • Rev. Dominic Maruca, S.J.
    Degrees: B.A., Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.; M.A., Woodstock College, Md.; Ph.L., Laval University, Quebec; S.T.L., S.T.D., Gregorian University, Rome.
    Publications: Instruments in the Hands of God: a Study in the Spirituality of St. Ignatius Loyola; Discernment of Spirits. CDU Course: The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pillar IV.


  • Sister Paula Jean Miller, F.S.E.
    Degrees: B.A., Viterbo College, LaCrosse, Wis.; M.A., Mundelein College, Chicago, Ill; S.T.L of Marriage and Family, Pope John Paul II Institute, Washington, D.C.; S.T.D., Marriage and Family, Pope John Paul II Institute, Washington, D.C.
    Publication: The Sacrament of Divine-Human Communion, Franciscan Press. CDU Course: The Historical Development of Marriage in the Church.


  • Rev. Jerry J. Pokorsky
    Degrees: B.S., Marquette University, Wis.; M.A., Theology, Pontifical College Josephinum, Columbus, Ohio.; M.Div. Mount Saint Mary's Seminary, Emmitsburg, Md.
    Publications: CDU Course: The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Introduction.


  • Dr. Donald Prudlo
    Degrees: B.A. (History) Christendom College, Front Royal, Va.; M.A. (Systematic Theology) Notre Dame Graduate School of Christendom College, Alexandria, Va..; Ph.D. (Religious Studies) University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va.
    Publications: Contributed to Faith and Reason, The Thomist, and Fellowship of Catholic Scholars Quarterly. CDU Courses: Church History, Part One and Part Two.


  • Rev. Michael Roach
    Degrees: B.A. History, Loyola College; M.A. Catholic University of America
    Publications: Bicentennial History of Catholic America, Contributor to: Eerdmanfs Handbook of American Christianity, Encyclopedia of Catholicism in America, Encyclopedia of Irish America.


  • Dr. Robert Royal
    Dr. Royal is CDUfs Graduate Dean and also president of the Faith and Reason Institute in Washington, D.C.
    Degrees: B.A. and M.A., Brown University; Ph.D. in Comparative Literature, Catholic University of America. Fellowships to study in Italy from the Renaissance Society of American (1977), Fulbright scholar (1978).
    Publications: For a complete listing of Dr. Royal's writings click here.


  • Rev. Paul D. Scalia
    Degrees: B.A., College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, Mass.; S.T.B., Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome; M.A., Pontifical University of St. Thomas, Rome.
    Publications: Published articles and reviews in Human Life Review, Catholic Twin Circle, and Adoremus Bulletin.


  • Sister Mary Margaret Ann Schlather, S.N.D.
    Sister Margaret Ann is the Director of Education at the Catholic Distance University in Hamilton, Va.
    Degrees: B.A. in Elementary Education (also certified in music), Notre Dame College, South Euclid, Ohio; M.Ed. in Elementary Administration, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio; M.A. in Religious Education, Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas, Rome.
    Publication: CDU Course: General Catechetics: Methods and Materials


  • Rev. Stephen F. Torraco
    Degrees: B.A., St. Francis de Sales College, Milwaukee, Wis.; M.Div., the Divinity School, Harvard University, Boston, Mass.; M.A., Boston College, Boston, Mass.; Ph.D., joint doctoral program, Boston College and Newton Theological School, Boston, Mass.;
    Publications: Faith Seeking Understanding: Learning in the Catholic Tradition, ed. George C. Berthold; numerous articles for The Catholic Free Press, Augustinian Journal and Crisis periodicals; a book: Priests as Physicians of Souls, published in 1991. CDU Courses: The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pillar III; Catholic Fundamental Theology, Part A and Part B; The Gospel of Life in Health and Medicine; Introduction to the Social Teachings of the Church.


  • Rev. John Vidmar, O.P.
    Degrees: B.A., Borromeo Seminary College, Cleveland, Ohio.; M.Div., Dominican House of Studies, Washington, D.C.; S.T.L., Dominican House of Studies; M.Phil. (Ecclesiastical History), University of Edinburgh, Scotland; S.T.D., Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas, Rome.
    Publications: Mark Tierney and the Jesuits in Archivum Historicum Societatis Jesu LXIV (1995) and numerous book reviews for The Thomist and The Catholic Historical Review LXXXII. CDU Course: Early and Medieval Church History.


  • Rev. Jerry A. Wooton
    Degrees: B.S., St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Philadelphia, Pa.; M.A., St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Philadelphia, Pa.; M.Div., St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Philadelphia, Pa.
    Publications: CDU Course: Dogmatic Constitutions of Vatican II (Sacrosanctum Concilium).




Staff:

  • Executive Assistant
    Barbara Ellis


  • Business Manager
    Tam Nguyen


  • Director of Marketing
    Therese Cashen


  • Director of Admissions
    Carol Ciullo


  • Graduate Division
    Cheryl Wolfe, Graduate Registrar

  • Student Services
    Kathleen Wooddell, Undergraduate, Catechetical Diploma and Continuing Education Registrar
    Jo Sustek, Assistant

  • Director of Technology
    Carol Daley


  • Printing
    Cathy Branly


  • Librarian
    Ruth Mullane


  • Web Support
    Leslie Sheldon




Board of Trustees

  • President / Chairman of the Board
    His Excellency, The Most Reverend Paul S. Loverde, DD

    Bishop of Arlington, Virginia


  • Chairman Emeritus
    The Most Reverend Thomas J. Welsh, DD

    Retired Bishop of Allentown, PA


  • Vice-Chairman for Mission
    Reverend Paul F. deLadurantaye

    Diocese of Arlington


  • Vice-Chairman for External Affairs
    Russell Shaw

    Washington, DC

  • Secretary-Treasurer
    Marianne Evans Mount

    Executive Vice President, CDU

  • Trustees

  • The Most Reverend John M. Dougherty, DD
    Auxiliary Bishop of Scranton


  • The Most Reverend Edwin F. O'Brien, DD, STD
    Archbishop of the Archdiocese for the Military, USA


  • Reverend Monsignor William J. Awalt
    Archdiocese of Washington


  • Mrs. Blanche Moore
    McLean, Virginia


  • The Most Reverend Michael J. Bransfield, DD
    Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston


  • Reverend Richard J. Ley
    (Emeritus)
    Diocese of Arlington


  • Ambassador Thomas P. Melady
    (Emeritus)
    Catholic Network of Volunteer Service


  • Mr. Jacques Moore
    (Emeritus)
    McLean, Virginia


  • Reverend Monsignor Peter J. Vaghi
    Archdiocese of Washington


  • Jude P. Dougherty, PhD
    Retired Dean
    The Catholic University of America


  • Robert C. Odle, Jr., Esquire
    Alexandria, Virginia


  • James Downey, Esquire
    Warrenton, Virginia