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Seminarian Division
Rev. Daniel Leonard
Rector
- S.T.L. Dogmatic Theology 1999 – Athenaeum Pontificium Regina Apostolorum
- Ph.D. Philosophy 1997 – Pontifical Gregorian University
- Ph.L. Philosophy 1990 – Pontifical Gregorian University
- B.Phil. Philosophy 1988 – Pontifical Gregorian University
- Administrative Assistant: Val Carey
Rev. Jason Wallace
Vice-Rector | Formation Advisor
- S.T.L. Sacred Theology 2006 – Athenaeum Pontificium Regina Apostolorum
- B.Phil. Philosophy 2001 – Athenaeum Pontificium Regina Apostolorum
Rev. Daniel Barron, OMV
Director, Spiritual Formation
- M.A. Systematic Theology 1996 – St. John Seminary, Boston
- M.Div. 1996 – St. John Seminary, Boston
- B.A. Philosophy 1991 – Our Lady of Grace Seminary, Boston
Rev. Joel Barstad
Academic Dean | Associate Professor
- Ph.D. Medieval Studies 1998 – University of Notre Dame
- M.M.S. Medieval Studies 1989 – University of Notre Dame
- M.A. Early Christian Studies 1987 – Catholic University of America
- B.A. Classics-History-Politics 1984 – Colorado College
Rev. Jose Antonio Caballero
Assistant Professor
- Ph.D. Theology 2008 – Athenaeum Pontificium Regina Apostolorum
- S.T.L. Sacred Scripture 2001 – Pontifical Biblical Institute
- S.T.L. Dogmatic Theology 1997 – Athenaeum Pontificium Regina Apostolorum
- Ph.L. Philosophy 1995 – Pontifical Gregorian University
Contact
303.282.3437
father.caballero@archden.org
Rev. Thomas Cannon, OMV
Spiritual Director
- M.A. Theology 2011 – St. John Seminary, Boston, MA
- M.B.A. 1994 – University of Colorado, Denver
- B.S. Geological Engineering 1987 – Colorado School of Mines
Rev. Peter Fegan, OP
Instructor
- S.T.L. Moral Theology 2002 – Dominican House of Studies, Washington D.C.
- M.A. Philosophy 1996 – Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology, Berkeley
- B.A. Philosophy 1993 – University of Dallas, Dallas
Contact
303.282.3445
father.fegan@archden.org
Dr. Alan Fimister
Assistant Professor
- S.T.L. Theology 2014 – International Theological Institute, Austria
- G.D.L. Law 2008 – Northumbria University
- Ph.D. History 2007 – Aberdeen University
- S.T.M. Theology 2002 – International Theological Institute, Austria
- M.A. Philosophy & Theology 1999 – Oxford University, Exeter College
- M.A. History 1997 – Oxford University, Hertford College
Rev. Emilio Franchomme
Instructor
- S.T.B. Sacred Theology 2004 – Pontifical Lateran University
- M.Div. 2004 – St. John Vianney Theological Seminary
- B.Phil. Philosophy 2001 – Pontifical Lateran University
- B.A. Philosophy 1998 – Regis University, Denver
- Laurea. Ancient Literatures 1998 – University of Salerno
Rev. Luis Granados, D.C.J.M.
Associate Professor
- S.T.D. Sacred Theology 2010 – John Paul II Pontifical Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family
- S.T.L. Sacred Theology 2007 – John Paul II Pontifical Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family
- S.T.M. Theology 2005 – San Damaso University, Madrid, Spain
- B.A./M.A. Pharmacy 2001 – St. Paul University – CEU, Madrid, Spain
Rev. Andreas Hoeck
Associate Professor
- S.S.D. Sacred Scripture 2001 – Pontifical Biblical Institute (Rome)
- S.S.L. Sacred Scripture 1997 – Pontifical Biblical Institute (Rome)
- S.T.B. Sacred Theology 1992 – Institutum Sapientiae (Anápolis, Brazil)
- B.Phil. Philosophy 1987 – Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas / Angelicum (Rome)
Dr. Sean Innerst
Director, Theology Cycle | Assistant Professor
- D.Th. Theology 2011 – University of South Africa
- M.A. Theology 1993 – Franciscan University of Steubenville
- Diploma Philosophy & Liberal Arts 1989 – Our Lady of Grace Seminary
- B.U.S. Philosophy & Literature 1986 – University of New Mexico
Dr. Mark Lawlor
Associate Professor
- DMA Choral Conducting 2009 – Arizona State University
- MM Choral Conducting 1993 – Florida State University
- BM Church Music 1981 – Westminster Choir College
Msgr. Ken Leone
Spiritual Director
- M.Div. 1967 – St. Thomas Seminary, Denver
- S.T.B. Sacred Theology 1967 – St. Thomas Seminary, Denver
Dr. Christina Lynch
Director of Psychological Services | Professor
- Psy.D. Clinical Psychology 2005 – Institute for the Psychological Sciences
- M.S. Clinical Psychology 2000 – Institute for the Psychological Sciences
- B.A. Liberal Arts 1972 – Long Island University
Dr. Thomas McLaughlin
Associate Professor | Interim Director, Philosophy Cycle
- Ph.D. Philosophy 2001 – University of St. Thomas, Houston
- M.A. Philosophy 1994 – University of St. Thomas, Houston
- B.A. Psychology 1980 – University of Texas
Rev. Angel Perez-Lopez
Formation Advisor | Assistant Professor
- S.T.L. Moral Theology 2013 – Pontifical University of the Holy Cross
- Ph.D. Philosophy 2012 – Pontifical University of the Holy Cross
- Ph.L. Licentiate Philosophy 2010 – Pontifical University of the Holy Cross
- S.T.B. Sacred Theology 2005 – St. John Vianney Theological Seminary
- B.Phil. 2000 – St. John Vianney Theological Seminary
Dr. Alphonso Pinto
Associate Professor
- S.T.D. Dogmatic Theology 2008 – Pontifical University of the Holy Cross
- S.T.L. Dogmatic Theology 2005 – Pontifical University of the Holy Cross
- M.A. Sacred Scripture 2003 – Christendom College, Front Royal, VA
- B.A. Theology 2000 – Christendom College, Front Royal, VA
Rev. Gary Selin
Formation Advisor | Assistant Professor
- S.T.D. Sacred Theology 2011 – Catholic University of America
- S.T.L. Sacred Theology 2006 – Catholic University of America
- M.Div. 2003 – St. John Vianney Seminary
- S.T.B. Sacred Theology 2003 – St. John Vianney Seminary
- M.A. Theology 1999 – Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception
- B.A. Liberal Arts 1989 – Thomas Aquinas College
Dr. Susan Selner-Wright
Archbishop Chaput Chair in Philosophy | Associate Professor
- Archbishop Charles Chaput Chair of Philosophy at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary
- Ph.D. Philosophy 1992 – Catholic University of America
- M.A. Philosophy 1986 – Catholic University of America
- B.A. Liberal Studies 1983 – University of Notre Dame
Rev. James Thermos
Director, Spirituality Year
- M.Div. 2006 – St. John Vianney Theological Seminary
- S.T.B. Sacred Theology 2006 – St. John Vianney Theological Seminary
- B.S. Business – University of Colorado at Denver
Dr. Carl Vater
Assistant Professor
- Ph.D. Philosophy 2017 – Catholic University of America, Washington, DC
- M.A. Philosophy 2014 – Catholic University of America, Washington, DC
- M.A. Theology 2011 – Villanova University, Villanova, PA
- B.A. Theology 2009 – Saint Vincent College, Latrobe, PA
- B.A. Philosophy 2009 – Saint Vincent College, Latrobe, PA
Rev. Hector Chiapa Villarreal
Spiritual Director
- M.Div. 2006 – St. John Vianney Theological Seminary
- S.T.B. Sacred Theology 2006 – St. John Vianney Theological Seminary
- B.A. Philosophy 2001 – Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla
Rev. Braden Wagner
Formation Advisor
- S.T.B. Sacred Theology 2011 – Pontifical Lateran University
- B.S. Business Administration – Accounting 2004 – University of Colorado
Rev. Jeffery Wilborn
Spiritual Director
- S.T.L Sacramental Theology 2001 – Pontifical Athenaeum of St. Anselm
- S.T.B. Sacred Theology 1999 – Pontifical Gregorian University
- B.A. Theology 1996 – Conception Seminary College
Dr. Terrence C. Wright
Director, Pre-Theology Cycle | Associate Professor
- Ph.D. Philosophy 1992 – Bryn Mawr College
- M.A. Philosophy 1982 – Villanova University
- B.A. Philosophy 1980 – St. Vincent College
Tamara Conley
Reference Librarian
- M.L.I.S. Library and Information Science 2010 – University of Denver
- B.S. Journalism 1992 – University of Colorado at Boulder
Cindy Dhority
Chef
Elizabeth Ekelund
Institutional Relations Coordinator
- M.S. Management and Organizational Behavior 2018 – Benedictine University
- B.A. Modern Languages 2007 – Metropolitan State University
Shelly Gilbert
Pastry Chef
Dr. David Kovacs
Psychological Services Intern
- Psy.D. Psychology 2016 – Institute for Psychological Sciences
- M.S. Clinical Psychology 2013 – Institute for Psychological Sciences
- B.Phil. Philosophy 2002 – Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum
Andrew Langlo
Sous Chef
Joseph McGrail
Library Circulation Assistant
- B.A. English / Writing 1983 – George Mason University, Fairfax
Contact
303.715.3228
joseph.mcgrail@archden.org
Denise Seery
Registrar
- B.A. Secondary Education 1988 – University of Montana, Missoula
- B.S. Business 1988 – University of Montana, Missoula
Stephen Sweeney
Library Director
- M.L.I.S. Library and Information Science 2007 – University of Denver
- B.S. Business Administration 1999 – Regis University
- B.A. Religious Studies 1999 – Regis University
Paul Villamaria
Director of Finance
- M.B.A. 1989 – Colorado State University
- B.A. Finance 1987 – Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS
