“The faculty has challenged, stretched, nourished, informed and developed my faith in a very personal way... They have been very interested in assisting my individual faith and ministerial journey.”
- Anna Marie Snyder, MTS ‘14
Neuhoff School of Ministry faculty includes a Catholic Press Association book award winner and faculty who have served in leadership of national groups serving the ministerial needs of the church in the United States (e.g. NCEA, AGPIM, NACARE, NALM). The academic expertise of our graduate faculty is deeply rooted in hands-on experience at parish, diocesan, and national levels. We're committed to placing our talents at the service of the Church.
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Dean, Director of Graduate Programs and Associate Professor, Neuhoff School of Ministry |
Ted Whapham holds a doctorate in historical and systematic theology along with a Master of Arts in Theology from The Catholic University of America. |
twhapham@udallas.edu Catherine Hall - 128 972-721-4068 |
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Daniel J. Luby, S.T.L., S.T.D. Director of Undergraduate Programs and Affiliate Assistant Professor of Theology, Neuhoff School of Ministry |
Dan Luby obtained a S.T.D. and a S.T.L. in spiritual theology from the University of St. Thomas Aquinas in the City (Angelicum) in Rome, Italy and a Master of Arts in Theology from the University of Dallas. | danluby@udallas.edu Catherine Hall - 106 972-721-5228 |
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Associate Professor of Theology, Neuhoff School of Ministry |
Diana Dudoit Raiche obtained a Ph.D. in religious education/ catechesis from The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. |
ddraiche@udallas.edu |
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Rev. Rafael M. Ramirez, S.S.D. Cynthia and David Freeman Professor of Sacred Scripture and Affiliate Assistant Professor of Theology, Neuhoff School of Ministry |
Fr. Ramirez obtained his doctorate in Biblical Sciences, along with a licentiate in Biblical Sciences from the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome, Italy. He also received an S.T.B. at the Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum. | frramirez@udallas.edu Catherine Hall - 113 972-721-4061 |
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Jodi Hunt, Ph.D. Affiliate Assistant Professor of Theology, Neuhoff School of Ministry |
Jodi Hunt holds a Ph.D. in religious education from Fordham University (Bronx/NYC), a Master's Degree in Theology from Oblate School of Theology (San Antonio, TX). | jhunt@udallas.edu Catherine Hall - 224 972-265-5835 |
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Regular Adjunct Professor of Theology, Neuhoff School of Ministry |
Marti Jewell obtained a D.Min. from the MTS from The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. and a master's in theological studies from St. Francis Seminary in Milwaukee, WI. | mjewell@udallas.edu |
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Regular Adjunct Professor of Biblical Studies, Neuhoff School of Ministry |
Rev. Madden obtained his Ph.D. in biblical studies from The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC; he also holds several master's degrees from across the globe. |
pmadden@dioshpt.org |
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Elizabeth Madeo, M.A. Adjunct Professor of Pastoral & Youth Ministry, Neuhoff School of Ministry |
National speaker, writer and teacher, Elizabeth Madeo obtained her master's in theology from the University of Notre Dame. Since 2002, she has served as Director of Youth Ministries in Kearney, MO. | emadeo@udallas.edu |
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Bob McCarty, D.Min. Adjunct Professor of Pastoral & Youth Ministry, Neuhoff School of Ministry |
Bob McCarty holds a D.Min. from the Graduate Theological Foundation in IN, as well as, a Master of Arts in religious education from LaSalle University. He is currently a pastoral ministry consultant and trainer and has served in professional ministry since 1973, most recently as the executive director for the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM). | rjmccarty@udallas.edu |
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Adjunct Professor of Catholic School Leadership, Neuhoff School of Ministry |
Veronica Alonzo has worked for 20 years in numerous Catholic schools. She is currently the Associate Superintendent for Operations for the Diocese of Dallas. | |
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Adjunct Professor of Catholic School Leadership, Neuhoff School of Ministry |
Matthew Vereecke is the current Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Dallas. He has served as a teacher, principal and president of various schools. | |
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Sheri Collier Coordinator, Graduate Enrollment and Student Services, Neuhoff School of Ministry |
scollier@udallas.edu Catherine Hall - 109 972-265-5814 |
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Debbie Sargo
Executive Assistant to the Dean, Neuhoff School of Ministry |
dsargo@udallas.edu |
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Sr. Yolanda Cruz, M.T.S. Affiliate Instructor of Hispanic Ministry, Neuhoff School of Ministry |
Sister Yolanda is a member of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur, the Delegate for Women Religious in the Diocese of Fort Worth and the Vocation Director for the Sisters of St. Mary in TX. She received her master's in theological studies from the University of Dallas in 2005. |
ycruz@udallas.edu |
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Affiliate Instructor, Neuhoff School of Ministry |
Gene Giuliano earned a Master of Arts in Sacred Theology from St. Thomas Seminary Graduate School in Denver, CO. In 2011, he was named the Cynthia and David Freeman Professor of Sacred Scripture. |
giuliano@udallas.edu |
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Janice Kay Peterson Professor of Applied Ministry, Neuhoff School of Ministry |
Jim McGill earned a Master of Arts in Theology from St. Patrick’s Seminary in Menlo Park, CA. In 2011, he was named the Janice Kay Peterson Professor of Applied Ministry. | mcgill@udallas.edu Catherine Hall - 111 972-721-5393 |
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Michele Meny, M.T.S. Director and Affiliate Instructor, Neuhoff School of Ministry |
Michele Meny earned a master's in theological studies from the University of Dallas, as well as, a certificate in Advanced Biblical Studies from its Catholic Biblical School. |
mmeny1@udallas.edu Catherine Hall - 105 972-265-5782 |
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Pía Septien, M.T.S. Coordinator of Spanish language programs and Affiliate Instructor, Neuhoff School of Ministry
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Pía Septien earned a master's in theological studies, as well as, a certificate in pastoral ministry from the University of Dallas. |
mseptie@udallas.edu |
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Melissa Hernandez Program Coordinator, Continuing Education, Neuhoff School of Ministry |
mahernandez@udallas.edu Catherine Hall - 101 972-721-4118 |
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Oscar Carranza Director, University of Dallas Ministry Conference & Events, Neuhoff School of Ministry |
carranza@udallas.edu |
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Lauren Masty
Assistant Director, University of Dallas Ministry Conference & Events, Neuhoff School of Ministry |
lmasty@udallas.edu Catherine Hall - 102 972-721-4077 |
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Arleen Ruíz Lopez Assistant to the UDMC Director, Neuhoff School of Ministry |
alopez@udallas.edu
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