“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 Undergraduate Pastoral Ministry program 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 - 106 972-721-4068 |
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Director of Graduate Programs and Associate Professor of Theology, Neuhoff School of Ministry |
Diana Dudoit Raiche obtained a Ph.D. from The Catholic University of America in Religious Education/Catechetics with a concentration in Liturgical Catechesis. She also holds an MA in Theology from The University of San Diego and a BS in Secondary Education from McNeese State University. |
ddraiche@udallas.edu |
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Assistant Professor of Historical Theology and Pastoral Ministry |
Greg Cruess holds a Ph.D. in the History of Christianity from the University of Notre Dame. He previously earned his Master of Theologial Studies from Boston College and a Bachelors of Architecture from the University of Notre Dame. |
gcruess@udallas.edu |
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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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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 - 121 972-265-5835 |
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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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Daniel J. Luby, S.T.L., S.T.D. Adjunct 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 |
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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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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 |
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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 Catherine Hall - 112 972-721-5187 |
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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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Lucy Gutierrez-Olvera Registration and Enrollment Manager, Continuing Education, Neuhoff School of Ministry |
lmgutierrezolvera@udallas.edu Catherine Hall - 101 |
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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 Passalugo 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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