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Profiles in Faith

The Personal Witness and Stories of Our Diverse Student Body

Welcome to Our 4-12 Profiles in Faith!

At Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology,  our community consists of priests, religious brothers and sisters, seminarians and lay students.

Through these profiles, we seek to share the authentic, personal witness and academic journeys of the individuals that shape our community.

In Focus: Graduate Student Mary Landriau

Beyond her roles as a social worker and professor at Seton Hall, Mary is also pursuing a Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry.

Learn how Mary’s ministry and calling revolves around the intersection of social work and theology – specifically, ministering to those grappling with mental health challenges and addiction, guiding them toward healing and hope.

Meet Our Community

Anthony Cullen

Diaconal Candidate

Reflecting on his ministry and calling, Anthony shares how he brings his parishioners closer to Christ through supporting his parish's CCD and RCIA programs.


Anthony Scarpantonio

Diaconal Candidate

Last summer, diaconal candidate Anthony attended an international seminar and pilgrimage co-hosted by Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology and the Lay Centre at Foyer Unitas, “Grace and Action: The Ministry of Catechists in the Footsteps of St. Paul.”

While in Rome, Anthony took moment to reflect on the transformative impact of discerning his calling and share the impact of theological education on his life.


Father Matthew Gonzalez

Alumnus

How are you building up the body of Christ? Father Matthew Gonzalez invites us to ponder this profound question.

He offers his perspective on the essence of pastoral leadership: not just preaching the word, but living it out in our relationships and encounters with others.


Julie Whelan

Alumna

A hospital resident chaplain, Julie shares how her pastoral experience is profoundly guided by the formation she received as a graduate student to better navigate the deep spiritual questions she encounters in her work.


Laura Balogh

Laura Balogh

Graduate Student

Reflecting on her recent experience at the "Grace and Action" conference in Rome, Laura shares how she draws inspiration and resilience from St. Paul as a modern catechist.

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Sister Anne Dukart

Graduate Student

Sister Anne, from the Apostolic Sisters of St. John, brings a deep sense of mission and compassion to her role as a campus minister at Seton Hall. Balancing this role and her studies, Sister Anne shares how her formation at ICSST empowers her to offer informed and compassionate guidance to college students.


Jeanne Mindingall

Graduate Student

How can graduate education enhance your ministry? Jeanne’s experience demonstrates how her studies have enriched her spiritual life, brought her closer to the Lord, and opened the door for new opportunities to combine her calling as a catechist with her extensive corporate experience in training and development.


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The 4:12 Pathway for Pastoral Leadership: Building an Authentic Culture of Discernment, Encouragement, and Accompaniment was designed to foster new energy and growth in the academic and formation programs at Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology.

The project aims to educate, form and support the next generation of pastoral leaders.