Theology Faculty
Seminary Administration and Faculty
The highly respected faculty of Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology is one of the largest of all the schools of theology in the United States. With hearts and minds committed to serving the Catholic Church, our professors -including priests, deacons, religious, and lay men and women -are national and international leaders who provide scholarly expertise and clarity on ethical and religious issues of our day. Leading authorities in their respective fields, our professors are in demand as lecturers, consultants, and commentators. Award-winning and acclaimed authors, they have published dozens of books and hundreds of articles, and have delivered thousands of presentations. They share their love of their faith with their students, encouraging them to learn and live the riches of Catholicism, as they journey closer to Christ and His Church. Ultimately, the professors seek to introduce the students to the Divine Teacher who is "the reason for this school. He is the unseen but ever present teacher in its classes. He is the model of its faculty and inspiration of its students." (Author Unknown).
Monsignor Gerard McCarren was named Interim Rector/Dean of Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology for a period of one year, effective July 1, 2022. He earned a B.A. from Yale University with majors in History and in Philosophy (Psychology track), an M.Div. from Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology, and an S.T.L. and an S.T.D. in Systematic Theology from The Catholic University of America. Monsignor McCarren is particularly interested in the life and works of Saint John Henry Newman, serving as a board member emeritus of the Newman Association of America's board of directors. In addition to teaching in the areas of Liturgy and Sacraments and serving as Spiritual Director at ICSST, Monsignor McCarren has taught and provided spiritual direction for the summer seminarian program of the Institute for Priestly Formation, Omaha, NE.
Reverend Robert K. Suszko, began his duties as Vice Rector/Business Manager/Director of Formation at Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology in November 2010. He was ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Newark in 2002 and served as parochial vicar at St. Catherine of Siena Church, Cedar Grove, from June 2002 - January 2010, and at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, West Orange, from January 2010 - October 2010.
Reverend Mariusz Koch was named Spiritual Director for Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology for a period of one year, effective July 1, 2022. Father Koch was ordained in 1969 as a priest for the Archdiocese of Newark. He has served the Archdiocese as associate pastor, pastor, Vocations Director, Campus Minister at Seton Hall University, and Rector of St. Andrew's College Seminary. In 1996, he joined the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. He has been involved in hands-on work with the poor; post-abortion ministry for men and women; parish missions; retreats for priests, seminarians and religious; spiritual direction; as well as a number of television series on youth evangelization for EWTN. Father Koch served his community as General Superior for two terms. Before beginning as Associate Spiritual Director at ICSST in July 2017, his most recent assignment was in Paterson, NJ, as Superior of St. Michael Friary.
Reverend Christopher Ciccarino, Associate Dean and Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies, completed an S.T.B. at the Pontifical Gregorian University and was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Newark on May 25, 1996. He completed an S.S.L. at the Pontifical Biblical Institute and an S.T.D. at the Pontifical Gregorian University. His dissertation topic was "'Christ our Passover has been Sacrificed' (1Cor 5,7). An Investigation into a Pauline Metonymy."
Dianne M. Traflet, Associate Dean and Assistant Professor of Pastoral Theology, earned a J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law, an M.A. in Catholic Theology and Pastoral Ministry from The Institute of Advanced Studies of Catholic Doctrine, St. John's University, and an S.T.L. and an S.T.D. from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (The Angelicum), Rome. Dr. Traflet is a key leader in the Center for Diaconal Formation and is the author of Edith Stein: A Spiritual Portrait (2008).
Faculty
The highly respected faculty of Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology is one of the largest of all the schools of theology in the United States. With hearts and minds committed to serving the Catholic Church, our professors -including priests, deacons, religious, and lay men and women -are national and international leaders who provide scholarly expertise and clarity on ethical and religious issues of our day. Leading authorities in their respective fields, our professors are in demand as lecturers, consultants, and commentators. Award-winning and acclaimed authors, they have published dozens of books and hundreds of articles, and have delivered thousands of presentations. They share their love of their faith with their students, encouraging them to learn and live the riches of Catholicism, as they journey closer to Christ and His Church. Ultimately, the professors seek to introduce the students to the Divine Teacher who is "the reason for this school. He is the unseen but ever present teacher in its classes. He is the model of its faculty and inspiration of its students." (Author Unknown).
Associate Dean for Seminary and Academic Studies and Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies
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Interim Rector/Dean, and Associate Professor of Systematic Theology
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Director of Liturgy and Adjunct Professor and Chair of Systematic Theology
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Director of the Turro Seminary Library and Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies
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Director of Pastoral Formation and Assistant Professor of Moral Theology
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Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Administration and Assistant Professor of Pastoral Theology
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Coordinator for Undergraduate Admissions and Retention and Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies
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Faculty Emeriti
Adjunct Faculty
- Reverend Gerald Buonopane
Minister to the Priest Community - Julie Burkey
Adjunct Professor of Pastoral Theology - Rev. Peter H. Cho
Adjunct Professor of Systematic Theology - Rev. Msgr. T. Mark Condon
Adjunct Professor of Pastoral Theology - Rev. Thomas Dente
Adjunct Professor of Systematic Theology - Reverend Manuel Duenas
Adjunct Professor of Pastoral Theology - Rev. Msgr. John Fell
Adjunct Professor of Systematic Theology - Brian Honsberger
Administrator of the Certificate in Catholic Evangelization (CCE) - Rev. Daniel Kirk
Adjunct Professor of Systematic Theology - Rev. Garry Koch
Adjunct Professor of Church History - Rev. Msgr. Raymond Kupke
Adjunct Professor of Church History - John Laracy
Assistant Professor - Rev. Michael Manning
Adjunct Professor of Moral Theology - Rev. Paul S Manning
Adjunct Professor of Pastoral Theology - Rev. Krzysztof Maslowski
Adjunct Professor of Pastoral Theology
- Sister Rose McDermott, S.S.J.
Adjunct Professor of Pastoral Theology - Rev. Frederick L Miller
Adjunct Professor of Systematic Theology - Rev. Lucio Nontol, T.O.R.
Adjunct Professor of Moral Theology - John Nowik
Director of Music/Organist and Adjunct Professor of Liturgy and Music - Very Rev. Charles Pinyan
Adjunct Professor of Pastoral Theology - Rev. Msgr. John Radano
Adjunct Professor of Systematic Theology - Rev. Pedro Repollet
Adjunct Professor of Systematic Theology - Deacon Andrew Saunders
Director, Center for Diaconal Formation; Adjunct Professor of Pastoral Theology - Anthony Sciglitano
Associate Professor of Religion and Interim Director of the Sister Rose Thering Fund for Education in Jewish-Christian Studies - Most Reverend Arthur J. Serratelli
Adjunct Professor of Sacred Scripture - Rev. Thomas P. Shubeck
Adjunct Professor of Pastoral Theology - Stella Wilkins
Librarian/Library Manager, Adjunct Professor of Graduate Research Seminar - Rev. Joel Wilson, S.T.L.
Adjunct Professor of Systematic Theology