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Theology Department
Fr. Michael, a '70 graduate of Marmion, has been teaching at the Academy since 1980. He received his BA in History and Secondary Education for Kansas Newman College in Wichita and his Masters of Divinity from St. Meinrad School of Theology. He completed a Masters in Library science at Rosary College. Fr. Michael completed a six months sabbatical in 2004-05, studying Theology at the University of St. Mary of the Lake in Mundelein, Illinois. Teaching Philosophy: My primary goal is that the students at some point in the year encounter the presence of God in the classroom material and experiences. I feel very fortunate to be able to teach sophomore theology as I thoroughly enjoy the age group and the material that we cover.
Br. Andre is in his fourth year of teaching at Marmion. He is an instructor of Freshman Theology; Br. Andre earned a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of New Mexico and a Masters Degree from Chapman University (California). He teaches two sections of Theology I.
Fr. Damien will be rejoining the Marmion faculty this year as an instructor in freshman theology. Fr. was ordained to the priesthood May 10, 2008, in the Marmion Abbey Church following the completion of his studies at St. Mary of the Lake Seminary in Mundelein, IL.
Mr. Giangrego returned to Marmion in 2008 as a part-time instructor of Theology. Frank is currently the Director of Religious Education at St. Philip the Apostle Parish in Addison, IL. Prior to joining the staff of St. Philip the Apostle Parish, he was a Theology instructor and the Director of Campus Ministry at Marmion for over ten years. Mr. Giangrego has a Bachelor’s Degree from Lewis University and a Master’s in Religious Education from Loyola University of Chicago.
Fr. Joel has been a teacher at the Academy since 1976. He received his B.A. Degree from Saint Procopius College, M.A. Degree in History from University of Notre Dame, and S.T.B. and S.T.L. Degrees from Pontifical University of Sant'Anselmo, Rome, Italy. He has written numerous articles on monastic history and spirituality and is author of The Benedictine Order in the United States: An Interpretive History (The Liturgical Press, Collegeville, MN 1990) Has written homily reflections for Markings magazine, 1997-2002. Teaching Philosophy: I have a love for the disciplines of both history and theology. I have always used the Socratic method of teaching and feel that I am called to challenge and stretch the students in my class. I hope to transmit to my students a model of Christian and monastic life that will be of service to them for many years to come. One of the great satisfactions I have found over the years has been encountering former students who have returned and told me how valuable and formative they found my classes as they entered college and graduate school.
Fr. Paul Weberg received his Bachelor of Arts cum laude in Philosophy with a minor in Latin from Saint Meinrad College. He received his Master of Divinity (M.Div.) summa cum laude and his Licentiate of Sacred Theology (S.T.L.) with distinction from the University of St. Mary of the Lake - Mundelein Seminary. Fr. Paul entered Marmion Abbey as a Postulant in 1998 and professed Solemn Vows in 2002. He was ordained to the Priesthood on May 24, 2003. Fr. Paul serves as a Military Chaplain in the Illinois National Guard.
Fr. Basil is a '61 graduate of Marmion and has served in many roles at Marmion. He has been teaching at Mamrion since '71 and was Academic Dean and Assistant Headmaster from 1975-88 and Headmaser from 88-03. He received his bachelor's degree from St. Procopius College (now Benedictine University) and his licentiate in sacred theology from Pontifical University of Sant Anselmo in Rome. He received his master of arts degree in secondary school administration from DePaul University, Chicago. In 2003-04 he spent one year in studies at the Pontifical Biblical Institute both in Jerusalem and Rome. |
