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Faculty and Administration News (FAN)  

First issued in November 2009, Faculty & Administration News (FAN) is a quarterly publication of Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology. The aim of this newsletter is to share with readers the many accomplishments of ICSST's faculty and administrators.

In This Issue:

  • The Board of Commissioners of the Association of Theological Schools approves Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology’s Strategic Plan report.
  • Five outstanding ICSST faculty members honored at 2025 Celebration of Faculty Excellence sponsored by Seton Hall University’s Office of the Provost.
  • ICSST hosts lectures and book-signing receptions in celebration of the recently published books of ICSST faculty members Timothy P. Fortin, Ph.D., and Ellen R. Scully, Ph.D.
  • Joseph P. Rice, Ph.D., publishes co-edited book with Ines A. Murzaku, Ph.D.:  An Interdisciplinary Pedagogical Model for Catholic Studies:  Rooted in Vatican II, Growing Through the 21st Century.
  • ICSST’s Preaching as Hospitality Formation Program, funded by a $1.25 million grant from Lilly Endowment, Inc., continues Many Faces of Hospitality series, sponsoring for the SHU and broader communities An Evening of Reflection on Dorothy Day and the Visual Arts as Preaching.
  • Gregory Y. Glazov, D.Phil. (Oxon.), represents ICSST at Compelling Preaching Annual Gathering, presenting on ICSST’s new Summer course, Scripture and Hospitality, which he developed.
  • Reverend Monsignor Thomas G. Guarino, K.H.S., S.T.D., as Co-Chair of the bilateral ecumenical initiative Evangelicals and Catholics Together, continues his dedication to fostering dialogue and unity within the Christian faith, recently having signed a joint statement on the four marks of the Church.
  • Patrick R. Manning, Ph.D., leads workshop on Christian contemplative practices, for 950 Catholic school teachers of the Archdiocese of Newark.
  • Reverend Christopher M. Ciccarino, K.C.H.S., S.S.L., S.T.D., offers popular Lenten series at local parishes:  St. Peter in the New Testament:  His Life and Example and Following Jesus.
  • Reverend Monsignor Gerard H. McCarren, S.T.D., as Censor Librorum for the Archdiocese of Newark, reviews 2026 Paulist Press Ordo, to be distributed to most US dioceses for use in church sacristies.
  • Reverend Paweł Tomczyk, Ph.D., completes Seton Hall University Employee Professional Development Program under the mentorship of University President Reverend Monsignor Joseph R. Reilly, S.T.L., Ph.D.

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