Sacred Heart School of Theology is a seminary owned and operated as an apostolate of the U.S. Province of the Congregation of the Priests of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which works with diocesan priests, men and women religious and laity in the seminary's mission. Sacred Heart School of Theology Seminary's primary purpose is the preparation of men of mature years and experience for Roman Catholic priesthood, both diocesan and religious, in accordance with the National Conference of Catholic Bishops' Program of Priestly Formation, and other related Church documents. Sacred Heart School of Theology also provides academic theological education for those in or preparing for other ministries in the Church and programs for those seeking personal faith enrichment. Sacred Heart School of Theology strives to be a community responsive to the presence of the Holy Spirit, to individual talents and needs, and to challenges facing the Church and society, especially issues of justice and peace.
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Apostolate of the Priests of the Sacred Heart - A National Roman Catholic seminary serving second-career vocations.

Sacred Heart School
of Theology
7335 S. Hwy 100
P.O. Box 429
Hales Corners, WI 53130
(414) 425-8300

For more information, contact the director of recruitment at
(414) 529-6984 or
e-mail tknoebel@shst.edu

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About Us - Sacred Heart School of Theology has a unique and important mission that began over 35 years ago in response to the need for a formation program for non-traditional age candidates for priesthood. In the years since, we have prepared over 750 individuals for service to the people of God and the Church. Programs: Master of Divinity, Pre-Theology, Certificate, Hispanic Studies, Master of Arts, English as a Second Language, Sabbatical, and Continuing Education Useful Information: Board of Directors, Enrollment/Sponsors, Faculty/Administration, Frequently Asked Questions about Second-Career Vocations, News and Events at Sacred Heart, Academic and Event Calendars, Links to Vatican, NCCB, Priests of the Sacred Heart, Archdiocese of Milwaukee, ESL and other sites of interest Offices: Sacred  Heart Admissions, Alumni, Library, and Continuing Education
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Faculty/Administration - Sacred Heart School of Theology
 
 
  Very Rev. Jan de Jong, SCJ,
(1969-86, 1999)
President-Rector
Professor, Systematic Studies
STD, Academia Alfonsiana
STL, Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas
jdejong@shst.edu
414-529-6986
Rev. Thomas L. Knoebel   Rev. Thomas L. Knoebel (1981)
Vice Rector
Vice President, External Affairs
Director of Recruitment
Professor, Systematic Studies
Archdiocese of Milwaukee
PhD, Fordham University
MDiv, St. Francis Seminary
tknoebel@shst.edu
414-529-6984
  Ms. Margaret E. Boyles (1986-93; 1995)
Director of Public Relations
MEPD, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
BSEd, Alverno College
pboyles@shst.edu
414-529-6967
Mr. Michael Erato   Mr. Michael Erato (1978)
Director of Plant Operations
merato@shst.edu
414-529-6981
Raúl Gómez, S.D.S.   Rev. Raúl Gómez Ruiz, S.D.S. (1988)
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Director of Intellectual Formation
Professor, Systematic Studies
PhD, Catholic University of America
MDiv, Franciscan School of Theology
MPA, California State University, Sacramento
rgomez@shst.edu
414-529-6977
Rev. Paul A. Grizzelle-Reid, S.C.J.   Rev. Paul A. Grizzelle-Reid, S.C.J. (1993)
Director, English as a Second Language Program
Director, SCJ Focused Missiology Program
MS, American Technological University
MDiv, Sacred Heart School of Theology
preid@shst.edu
414-425-8300, ex 7205
Ms. Kathleen M. Harty   Ms. Kathleen M. Harty (1982)
Director of the Library
MALS, Dominican University
MA, Marquette University
kharty@shst.edu
414-425-8300 ex 7208
Ms. Rose M. Kopenec   Ms. Rose M. Kopenec (1998)
Registrar
Assistant to the Academic Dean
Director of Pre-Theology Academics
Coordinator of Continuing Education
MA, Sacred Heart School of Theology
BS, Cardinal Stritch University
rkopenec@shst.edu
414-529-6974
Rev. Robert W. Schiavone   Rev. Robert W. Schiavone (1990)
Vice President, Pastoral Formation
Instructor, Pastoral Studies
Diocese of Green Bay, Wisconsin
Graduate Certificate in Peace Studies, St. Louis University
MA, St. Louis University
BA, St. Mary Seminary and University
rschiavone@shst.edu
414-425-8300 ex 7222
 

Rev. Peter Schuessler, SDS
(1990-2000, 2007)
Vice President, Human and Spiritual Formation
MA, Catholic University of America
MA, Dusquesne University
pschuessler@shst.edu
414-425-8300, ext 7226

Dr. Steven R. Shippee   Dr. Steven R. Shippee (1995-96, 1997 )
Director, Master of Arts Program
Associate Professor, Systematic Studies
PhD, Marquette University
MA, University of Notre Dame
sshippee@shst.edu
414-425-8300 ex 7191
Ms. Sally A. Smits   Ms. Sally A. Smits (1985)
Vice President for Finance
MBA, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
BBA, St. Norbert College
ssmits@shst.edu
414-529-6971
  Rev. James Walters, S.C.J. (2004)
Director of Hispanic Studies
Assistant Professor, Pastoral Studies
MS, Loyola College, Baltimore
MDiv, Sacred Heart School of Theology
jwalters@shst.edu
Mr. Thomas Weis   Mr. Thomas Weis (1984)
Information Systems Coordinator
tweis@shst.edu
414-529-6964
Rev. C. Michael Weldon,O.F.M.   Rev. C. Michael Weldon, O.F.M. (2003)
Director of Spiritual Formation
Assistant Professor, Systematic Studies
DMin,Catholic Theological Union, Chicago
MDiv, Franciscan School of Theology, Berkeley
MA, Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley
mweldon@shst.edu
414-425-8300 ex 7226
  

 

 

Academic Faculty

 

Raúl Gómez, S.D.S.   Rev. Raúl Gómez Ruiz, S.D.S. (1988)
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Director of Intellectual Formation
Professor, Systematic Studies
PhD, Catholic University of America
MDiv, Franciscan School of Theology
MPA, California State University, Sacramento
rgomez@shst.edu
414-529-6977
Rev. Hugh B. Birdsall, S.D.S.   Rev. Hugh B. Birdsall, S.D.S. (1992)
Assistant Professor, Pastoral Studies
MA, Catholic University of America
MS, Loyola College of Baltimore
hbirdsall@shst.edu
414-425-8300 ex 7197
Rev. Charles T. Brown, S.C.J.   Rev. Charles T. Brown, S.C.J. (1990-91; 1998)
Assistant Professor, Scripture Studies
PhD, Loyola University of Chicago
MA, MDiv, Catholic Theological Union at Chicago
cbrown@shst.edu
414-425-8300 ex 7388
   
  Rev. Javier Bustos (2007)
Assistant Professor, Systematic Studies
Archdiocese of Milwaukee
STD, Academia Alfonsiana, Italy
STL, Academia Alfonsiana,Italy
MDiv, Saint Francis de Sales Seminary
MPhil, Universida del Zulia, Venezuela
jbustos@shst.edu
414-425-8300, ext 7390
Dr. John Gallam   Dr. John Gallam (1973)
Professor, Systematic Studies
PhD, University of Notre Dame
jgallam@shst.edu
414-425-8300 ex 7186
Dr. Robert Gotcher   Dr. Robert Gotcher (1999)
Associate Professor, Systematic Studies
PhD, Marquette University
MA, University of St. Thomas
rgotcher@shst.edu
414-425-8300 ex 7183
Rev. Thomas L. Knoebel  

Rev. Thomas L. Knoebel (1981)
Vice Rector
Vice President, External Affairs
Professor, Systematic Studies
Director of Recruitment
PhD, Fordham University
MDiv, St. Francis Seminary
tknoebel@shst.edu
414-529-6984

Dr. Richard Lux   Dr. Richard Lux (1973)
Professor, Scripture Studies
PhD, MA, University of Notre Dame
rlux@shst.edu
414-425-8300 ex 7184
Rev. Vincent J. McNally   Rev. Vincent J. McNally (1992)
Professor, Historical Studies
Diocese of Victoria, Canada
PhD, University of Dublin, Trinity College
MA,Villanova University
MSLS, MDiv, Catholic University of America
vmcnally@shst.edu
414-425-8300 ex 7181
  Rev. Melvin E. Michalski (2006)
Assistant Professor, Systematic Studies
Archdiocese of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
PhL, Collegium Canisianum
MTh, DTh, University of Innsbruck
mmichalski@shst.edu
414-425-8300 ex 7180
Rev. André Papineau, S.D.S.   Rev. André Papineau, S.D.S. (1979)
Associate Professor, Pastoral Studies
MA, Catholic University of America
MA, University of Notre Dame
apapineau@shst.edu
414-425-8300 ex 7193
  Dr. Patrick Russell (2005)
Assistant Professor, Scripture Studies
PhD, Marquette University
BA, University of Notre Dame
prussell@shst.edu
414-425-8300 ex 7187
Dr. Steven R. Shippee   Dr. Steven R. Shippee (1995-96, 1997 )
Director, Master of Arts Program
Associate Professor, Systematic Studies
PhD, Marquette University
MA, University of Notre Dame
sshippee@shst.edu
414-425-8300 ex 7191
  

 

Academic Faculty (Part time)

 

Sr. Mary C. Carroll, S.S.S.F.   Sr. Mary C. Carroll, S.S.S.F. (1989)
Professor, Systematic Studies
Associate Director, Pastoral Formation
DMin , University of St. Mary of the Lake
MA, St. Louis University
MA, Fordham University
mcarroll@shst.edu
414-425-8300 ex 7393
Ms. Eva Diaz   Ms. Zabrina Decker (2001)
Instructor, Pastoral Studies
JCL, Catholic University
MA, Loyola University
zdecker@shst.edu
414-769-3302
 

Sr. Bea Dorsey, SSSF (2005)
Lecturer, Scripture Studies
PhD, Marquette University
MA, St. John's University
bdorsey@shst.edu
414-545-4332

Ms. Brigid O'Donnell   Rev. Paul Hartmann (1999-2005; 2007)
Instructor, Pastoral Studies
Archdiocese of Milwaukee
JCL,Catholic University of America
MDiv, Saint Francis de sales Seminary
phartmann@shst.edu
414-769-3300
  Rev. Stephen Malkiewicz, OFM (2006)
Instructor, Systematic Studies
MA, University of Notre Dame
Certificate in Polish Studies, Krakow, Poland
smalkiewicz@shst.edu
414-747-6400
Ms. Brigid O'Donnell   Ms. Brigid O'Donnell (2000)
Instructor, Pastoral Studies
MA,Mundelein College
BA, Cardinal Stritch University
bodonnell@shst.edu
414-321-0893
Mr. Charles Christian Rich   Mr. Charles Christian Rich (1978)
Director of Liturgy and Music
Assistant Professor, Pastoral Studies
MM, University of Notre Dame
BA, St. Meinrad
crich@shst.edu
414-425-8300 ex 7195
  Dr. Lance Richey (2006)
Lecturer, Introductory Studies
PhD, Marquette University
lrichey@shst.edu
Ms. Barbara Scherrer   Ms. Barbara Scherrer (1997)
Instructor, Introductory Studies
MST, UW-Whitewater
BA, Silver Lake College
bscherrer@shst.edu
414-425-8300 ex 7382
Rev. Robert W. Schiavone   Rev. Robert W. Schiavone (1990)
Vice President,Pastoral Formation
Instructor, Pastoral Studies
Diocese of Green Bay, Wisconsin
Graduate Certificate in Peace Studies, St. Louis University
MA, St. Louis University
BA, St. Mary Seminary and University
rschiavone@shst.edu
414-425-8300 ex 7222
  Rev. James Schuerman (2007)
Lecturer, Systematic Studies
Archdiocese of Milwaukee
DMin, Catholic Theological Union
MTh, Innsbruck University
jschuerman@shst.edu
414-747-6400
 

Most Rev. Richard Sklba, D.D. (2006)
Auxiliary Bishop, Archdiocese of Milwaukee
Lecturer, Scripture Studies
STL, Gregorian University
SSL, Pontifical Biblical Institute
STD, University of St. Thomas

  
   


  

 

Spiritual and Human Formation Faculty

 

 

Rev. Peter R. Schuessler, SDS
(1990-2000, 2007)
Vice President, Spiritual and Human Formation
MA, Catholic University of America
MA, Dusquesne University
pschuessler@shst.edu
414-425-8300 ex 7190

Rev. C. Michael Weldon,O.F.M.   Rev. C. Michael Weldon, O.F.M. (2003)
Director of Spiritual Formation
DMin,Catholic Theological Union, Chicago
MDiv, Franciscan School of Theology, Berkeley
MA, Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley
mweldon@shst.edu
414-425-8300 ex 7226
Sr. Marilyn Cowser, O.S.F.   Rev. Charles Bisgrove, S.C.J. (2001-2007, 2008)
Spiritual Director
MDiv, Sacred Heart School of Theology
Sr. Marilyn Cowser, O.S.F.   Sr. Marilyn Cowser, O.S.F. (2000)
Associate Director, Spiritual and Human Formation
MA, Xavier University
MFA, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Advance Degree, Franciscan Theology, St. Bonaventure
mcowser@shst.edu
414-425-8300 ex 7392
Sr. Lucille Flores, S.S.M.   Sr. Lucille Flores, S.S.M. (2001)
Associate Director, Spiritual and Human Formation
MPS, Loyola University
MA, University of Denver
lflores@shst.edu
414-425-8300 ex 7196
Rev. Thomas Michael McLernon   Rev. Thomas Michael McLernon (2000)
Associate Director, Spiritual and Human Formation
Instructor, Systematic Studies
Diocese of Harrisburg
MEd, CAS, The Johns Hopkins University
tmclernon@shst.edu
414-425-8300 ex 7189
Mr. Charles Christian Rich   Mr. Charles Christian Rich (1978)
Director of Liturgy and Music
Assistant Professor, Pastoral Studies
MM, University of Notre Dame
BA, St. Meinrad
crich@shst.edu
414-425-8300 ex 7195
  

 

Spiritual and Human Formation Faculty (Part time)

 

    Rev. Jerome M. Hudziak (2008)
Associate DIrector, Spiritual Director
Archdiocese of Milwaukee
PhD candidate, Marquette University
BA, Saint Francis de Sales Seminary
414-425-8300
  
Rev. Michael van der Peet, S.C.J.   Rev. Michael van der Peet, S.C.J. (1999)
Spiritual Director
MA, Laval University, Quebec
MDiv, St. Joseph Seminary, Nymegen, Netherlands
414-425-8300 ex 7182
  

 

Pastoral Formation Faculty

 

Rev. Robert W. Schiavone   Rev. Robert W. Schiavone (1990)
Vice President, Pastoral Formation
Instructor, Pastoral Studies
Diocese of Green Bay, Wisconsin
Graduate Certificate in Peace Studies, St. Louis University
MA, St. Louis University
BA, St. Mary Seminary and University
rschiavone@shst.edu
414-425-8300 ex 7222
  
Sr. Mary C. Carroll, S.S.S.F.   Sr. Mary C. Carroll, S.S.S.F. (1989)
Associate Director,Pastoral Formation
Professor, Systematic Studies
DMin , University of St. Mary of the Lake
MA, St. Louis University
MA, Fordham University
mcarroll@shst.edu
414-425-8300 ex 7393
  

 

Pastoral Formation Faculty (Part time)

 

Ms. Eva Diaz   Ms. Eva Diaz (1999)
Associate Director, Pastoral Formation
Instructor, Hispanic Studies
MA, St. Francis Seminary
BBA, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
ediaz@shst.edu
414-425-8300 ex 7384
  

 

Library

 

Ms. Kathleen M. Harty   Ms. Kathleen M. Harty (1982)
Director of the Library
MALS, Dominican University
MA, Marquette University
kharty@shst.edu
414-425-8300 ex 7208
  

 

Hispanic Studies

 

Rev. James Walters, S.C.J.   Rev. James Walters, S.C.J. (2004)
Director of Hispanic Studies
Assistant Professor, Pastoral Studies
MS, Loyola College, Baltimore
MDiv, Sacred Heart School of Theology
jwalters@shst.edu
414-529-6991
Miss Mary Elena DeSantis   Miss Mary Elena DeSantis (1999)
Instructor, Hispanic Studies
Order of Consecrated Virgins
MA, Sacred Heart School of Theology
MA, Creighton University
Graduate Certificate, Creighton University
mdesantis@shst.edu
414-425-8300 ex 7394
Ms. Eva Diaz   Ms. Eva Diaz (1999)
Instructor, Hispanic Studies
Associate Director, Pastoral Formation
MA, St. Francis Seminary
BBA, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
ediaz@shst.edu
414-425-8300 ex 7384
  

 

English as a Second Language Faculty

 

Rev. Paul A. Grizzelle-Reid, S.C.J.   Rev. Paul A. Grizzelle-Reid, S.C.J. (1993)
Director, English as a Second Language Program
Director, SCJ Focused Missiology Program
MS, American Technological University
MDiv, Sacred Heart School of Theology
preid@shst.edu
414-425-8300 ex 7205
Ms. Ruth MacKechnie   Ms. Ruth MacKechnie (2001)
Academic Coordinator of the English as a Second Language Program
Ph.D. (cand.) University of Waikato, New Zealand
Royal Society of Arts Diploma, Cambridge University, England
M.A., Open University, England
B.A., Ancient History, University of Washington
B.A., Journalism, University of Washington
rmackechnie@shst.edu
414-425-8300 ex 7391
  

 

Jewish Chautauqua Society Lectureship

 

   Dr. Sherry Blumberg
Lecturer, Jewish Studies
414-352-5321
  

 

Professors Emeriti (ae)

 

Rev. Otto N. Bucher, O.F.M.Cap.   Rev. Otto N. Bucher, O.F.M.Cap. (1973-2003)
Professor Emeritus, Scripture Studies
SSL, Pontifical Biblical Institute
STL, Catholic University of America
Rev. Joseph Gole   Rev. Joseph Gole (1950-1975)
Professor Emeritus, Scripture Studies
Diocese of Ljubljana
STD, State University of Graz
BTh, State University of Ljubljana
Sr. Martine Hundelt, S.S.S.F.   Sr. Martine Hundelt, S.S.S.F. (1968-1990)
Professor Emerita, Historical Studies
PhD, St. Louis University
MA, Marquette University
  Sr. Joan Koehler, S.S.S.F. (1979)
Associate Director, Pastoral Formation
MEd, DePaul University
MA, Marquette University
jkoehler@shst.edu
Dr. Bruce V. Malchow   Dr. Bruce V. Malchow (1975)
Professor Emeritus, Scripture Studies
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
PhD, Marquette University
MDiv, STM, Concordia Seminary
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