Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology
About the Center

The Catholic Center for Family Spirituality was inspired by the life and spirituality of Pope John Paul II. Through a generous grant from the William E. Simon Foundation, the Seminary will focus on the spiritual foundations of the family and explore ways to meet the challenges and stress influencing modern family life.  Learn More »

News & Events
  • SHU News Journeying with the Holy Family
  • Please join us on Saturday 12/5 and relive the journey of the Virgin Mary, St. Joseph and the unborn Baby Jesus into Bethlehem.

  • SHU News Apple Cider for the Soul
  • The Catholic Center for Family Spirituality presents its fall 2009 book and film recommendations.

William J. Toth Summer Institute for Family Spirituality

The Center’s cornerstone activity will be the William J. Toth Summer Institute for Family Spirituality offering graduate level courses at four locations.  Read more about the Center and the late William J. Toth »

Parish Partners

Graduate-level courses on the family are offered at the Seminary on Seton Hall's main South Orange campus and at the following three off-campus parish partnership locations:

  • Our Lady of Mercy Parish, Jersey City
  • St. Henry's Parish, Bayonne
  • Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Ridgewood

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How to Apply for Courses

Take the next step and learn how to apply to the William J. Toth Summer Institute for Family Spirituality.  Read more »

Contact Us

Catholic Center for Family Spirituality
Telephone (973) 761-9575
E-mail theology@shu.edu
Lewis Hall
Business Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:45 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Center Director

Director: Andrew E. Saunders
Telephone: (973) 313-6335
E-mail: Andrew.Saunders2@shu.edu