Justin M. Anderson
Professor and Chair of Moral Theology
The highly respected faculty of Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology is one of the largest of all the schools of theology in the United States. With hearts and minds committed to serving the Catholic Church, our professors--including priests, deacons, religious, and lay men and women--are national and international leaders who provide scholarly expertise and clarity on ethical and religious issues of our day. Leading authorities in their respective fields, our professors are in demand as lecturers, consultants, and commentators. Award-winning and acclaimed authors, they have published dozens of books and hundreds of articles, and have delivered thousands of presentations. They share their love of their faith with their students, encouraging them to learn and live the riches of Catholicism, as they journey closer to Christ and His Church. Ultimately, the professors seek to introduce the students to the Divine Teacher who is "the reason for this school. He is the unseen but ever present teacher in its classes. He is the model of its faculty and inspiration of its students." (Author Unknown).
Reverend Monsignor Gerard H. McCarren, S.T.D.
Monsignor Gerard McCarren was named Interim Rector/Dean of Immaculate Conception Seminary
School of Theology for a period of one year, effective July 1, 2022. Following a national
search, on March 27, 2023, the Archdiocese of Newark and Seton Hall University announced
Monsignor McCarren’s appointment as Rector/Dean of Immaculate Conception Seminary
School of Theology. Monsignor McCarren earned a B.A. from Yale University with majors
in History and in Philosophy (Psychology track), an M.Div. from Immaculate Conception
Seminary School of Theology, and an S.T.L. and an S.T.D. in Systematic Theology from
The Catholic University of America. Monsignor McCarren is particularly interested
in the life and works of Saint John Henry Newman, serving as a board member emeritus
of the Newman Association of America’s board of directors. In addition to teaching
in the areas of Liturgy and Sacraments and having served as Spiritual Director at
ICSST, Monsignor McCarren has taught and provided spiritual direction for the summer
seminarian program of the Institute for Priestly Formation, Omaha, NE.
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Reverend Robert K. Suszko, M.B.A., M.Div
Reverend Robert K. Suszko, began his duties as Vice Rector/Business Manager/Director
of Formation at Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology in November 2010.
He was ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Newark in 2002 and served
as parochial vicar at St. Catherine of Siena Church, Cedar Grove, from June 2002 -
January 2010, and at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, West Orange, from January 2010 -
October 2010.
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Reverend Mariusz Eugene R. Koch, C.F.R., M.Div., M.A.
Reverend Mariusz Koch was named Spiritual Director for Immaculate Conception Seminary
School of Theology, effective July 1, 2022. Father Koch was ordained in 1969 as a
priest for the Archdiocese of Newark. He has served the Archdiocese as associate pastor,
pastor, Vocations Director, Campus Minister at Seton Hall University, and Rector of
St. Andrew's College Seminary. In 1996, he joined the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal.
He has been involved in hands-on work with the poor; post-abortion ministry for men
and women; parish missions; retreats for priests, seminarians and religious; spiritual
direction; as well as a number of television series on youth evangelization for EWTN.
Father Koch served his community as General Superior for two terms. Before beginning
as Associate Spiritual Director at ICSST in July 2017, his most recent assignment
was in Paterson, NJ, as Superior of St. Michael Friary.
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Reverend Christopher M. Ciccarino, S.S.L., S.T.D.
Reverend Christopher Ciccarino, Associate Dean and Assistant Professor of Biblical
Studies, completed an S.T.B. at the Pontifical Gregorian University and was ordained
a priest of the Archdiocese of Newark on May 25, 1996. He completed an S.S.L. at the
Pontifical Biblical Institute and an S.T.D. at the Pontifical Gregorian University.
His dissertation topic was " 'Christ our Passover has been Sacrificed' (1Cor 5,7).
An Investigation into a Pauline Metonymy."
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Dianne M. Traflet, J.D., S.T.D.
Dianne M. Traflet, Associate Dean and Assistant Professor of Pastoral Theology, earned
a J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law, an M.A. in Catholic Theology and
Pastoral Ministry from The Institute of Advanced Studies of Catholic Doctrine, St.
John's University, and an S.T.L. and an S.T.D. from the Pontifical University of St.
Thomas Aquinas (The Angelicum), Rome. Dr. Traflet is a key leader in the Center for
Diaconal Formation and is the author of Edith Stein: A Spiritual Portrait (2008).
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The highly respected faculty of Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology is one of the largest of all the schools of theology in the United States. With hearts and minds committed to serving the Catholic Church, our professors - including priests, deacons, religious, and lay men and women - are national and international leaders who provide scholarly expertise and clarity on ethical and religious issues of our day. Leading authorities in their respective fields, our professors are in demand as lecturers, consultants, and commentators. Award-winning and acclaimed authors, they have published dozens of books and hundreds of articles, and have delivered thousands of presentations. They share their love of their faith with their students, encouraging them to learn and live the riches of Catholicism, as they journey closer to Christ and His Church. Ultimately, the professors seek to introduce the students to the Divine Teacher who is "the reason for this school. He is the unseen but ever present teacher in its classes. He is the model of its faculty and inspiration of its students." (Author Unknown).
Associate Spiritual Director, Immaculate Conception Seminary; Director of Permanent Diaconate Formation, Archdiocese of Newark
Associate Dean for Seminary and Academic Studies and Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies
Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology and Director of the Seton Hall University Center for Catholic Studies
Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Administration and Assistant Professor of Pastoral Theology
Coordinator for Undergraduate Admissions and Retention and Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies
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