Profiles in Faith
The Personal Witness and Stories of Our Diverse Student Body
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.