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Theology Department
Fr. Thomas has been teaching at Marmion Academy since 2004. Father earned a Bachelor’s Degree in History from St. Meinrad College in 1998. He then entered Marmion Abbey the summer after graduating; professing vows on July 11, 1999. He was then assigned to begin studies for the priesthood at St. Meinrad School of Theology and earned a Master of Arts Degree (Philosophy/Theology) in 2002 and proceeded to earn his Master of Divinity Degree in 2004. Fr. Thomas was then ordained to priesthood on June 11, 2004 by Bishop Thomas Doran. In 2005, Fr. Thomas restarted the Marmion Academy Debate team, which has found great success in the Chicago Debate League.
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 thirdyear 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 will be teaching two sections of Theology I.
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.
Br. Jude has been teaching at Marmion for over 20 years. He received his B.A. from Benedictine University and his Masters of Theological Studies Degree from St. Meinrad School of Theology. He also serves as Oblate Director at the Abbey. Teaching philosophy: All Things For the Greater Glory of God.
Br. Kevin joins the Marmion Social Science department this year. He earned a Bachelor's Degree (European History) from the University of Pennsylvania, a Master's Degree (Theology) from LaSalle University and an Ed.D. in school administration from the University of San Francisco. Br. Kevin has extensive experience as both an instructor and school administrator, most recently serving as the Academic Dean at Salesianum School in Wilmington, Delaware.
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 is also currently an adjunct faculty member at The Liturgical Institute at the University of St. Mary of the Lake in Mundelein, IL. On February 25, 2007, Fr. Paul was commissioned as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, Illinois National Guard. He is assigned to the 1st Battalion 122nd Field Artillery in Chicago where he will serve as the Battalion Chaplain. He is the only Catholic Chaplain currently serving in the Army Illinois National Guard. “I have a strong desire to serve our nation’s soldiers by bringing them the Sacraments, especially the Eucharist,” said Fr. Paul about his decision to join the Illinois National Guard. “The troops definitely have a right to the sacraments since they are putting themselves in harm’s way for the sake of all of us. There were no Catholic priests in the Army National Guard when I was looking into the different Armed Services, plus being in the Illinois Guard would not take me away from my life here at Marmion. So their need was a good fit for me.”
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. He later attended the Pontifical Biblical Institual for Biblical studies in Rome. |
