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Reverend Dennis J. Billy, C.Ss.R

Professor, Department of Moral Theology
The John Cardinal Krol Chair of Moral Theology

Telephone: 610-785-6500
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  Father Dennis J. Billy, C.Ss.R
 
Ordination

1977

1980

Religious Profession, The Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer

Ordination to the Priesthood

 
Education
D. Min. Graduate Theological Foundation, 1999 (Spiritual Direction)
H. S. Cert. The Christian Institute for the Study of Human Sexuality, 1996 (Human  Sexuality)
S.T.D. The Pontifical University of Saint Thomas, 1992 (Spirituality Summa cum laude)
M.M.R.Sc. Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, 1988 (Moral Theology Magna cum laude)
M.A. The University of Toronto, 1987 (Medieval Studies)
Th.D. Harvard University, Divinity School 1985 (Church History)
M.Div. Mt. St. Alphonsus Seminary, 1981 (Theology Summa cum laude)
M.R.E. Mt. St. Alphonsus Seminary, 1979 (Religious Education; Summa cum laude)
Phil. Cert.  St. Alphonsus College, 1976 (Philosophy)
A.B. Dartmouth College, 1975  (English Literature Magna cum laude)
 
Chronology
2008 The John Cardinal Krol Chair of Moral Theology,
Professor, Scholar-In-Residence
St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Wynnewood, PA
2000- Ordinary Professor, The Alphonsian Academy of The Pontifical Lateran University, Rome
1996-2000 Extraordinary Professor, The Alphonsian Academy of The Pontifical Lateran University, Rome
   

Secondary Positions

1988-92 Invited Professor, The Alphonsian Academy of The Pontifical Lateran University, Rome
1992-96 Associate Professor, The Alphonsian Academy of The Pontifical Lateran University, Rome
1999- Fellow, Graduate Theological Foundation
Summer, 2001 Adjunct Professor, Graduate Theological Foundation
2004- (contract faculty) The Karl Rahner Professor of Catholic Theology
   
Other Positions
1981-85 Lecturer, Mt. St. Alphonsus Seminary
1985-86 Adjunct Professor, College of Notre Dame of Maryland
Spring, 1986 Adjunct Professor, Loyola College of Maryland
1990-2003 Faculty Member, The Vincent Pallotti Institute of the Laity
1991-99 Faculty Member, The North American College
Institute for Continuing Education
1991-94, 2001 Invited Professor, The Pontifical University of Saint Thomas
January, 1992; January, 2001 Adjunct Professor, Washington Theological Union
1993-96 Invited Professor, Regina Mundi 
2003- Faculty Member, Alphonsian Institute (Redemptorist Renewal Center, Picture Rocks Arizona)

 
Professional Memberships
Pennsylvania Catholic Conference  Moral Theology Consultant (2008-)
St. Charles Borromeo Seminary,Overbrook
General Faculty (2008-)
Theology Division Faculty (2008-)
Moral Theology Department (2008-)
The Alphonsian Academy, Rome
Studia moralia
, Editorial Commission (1989-2001)
Council of Professors (1991- )
Academic Council (1991- )
Library Commission (1992-98, 2001-7; Secretary, 2001-4)
Editiones Academiae Alphonsianae, Secretary  (1993-2001)
Louvain Studies, Belgium
International Advisory Board (1994- )
Vincent Pallotti Institute of the Laity, Rome
Advisory Council (1995-2005)
 
Academic Conferences
Vita consecrata and the Spirituality of Communion,” The Pontifical University of St. Thomas,           Institute of Spirituality, Rome, May 24, 1996.

“The Holy Spirit as the Source of the Christian Moral Life,” (in Italian) The Alphonsian Academy,           Rome, March 4, 1998.

“Moral Mysticism in a Parish Setting,” The Pontifical College Josephinum, Columbus, Ohio,           October 17, 1998.

“Devotion to God the Father in Religious Spirituality,” The Pontifical University of St. Thomas,           Institute of Spirituality, Rome, May 13, 1999.

“Teaching ‘The Art of Prayer:’ A Challenge for Pastoral Planning,” Round Table Discussion (in           Italian), The Alphonsian Academy, Rome, May 2, 2001.

“An Alphonsian Model of Spiritual Direction,” International Congress of Redemptorist Moralists,           Materdomini, Italy, July 10, 2002.

“Religious Life and Right Relationships in Community,” IHM Convocation, Immaculata,           Pennsylvania, August 1, 2002.

“Charism and the Spirituality of Communion,” SSM Leadership Conference, November 18, 2003

“Moral Theology in the Twenty-First Century,” (In Italian) The Alphonsian Academy,
            Rome, February, 26, 2004.

“The Influence of the Greek Fathers on St. Alphonsus,”( four conferences) Yorkton Province of           the Redemptorists, Winnepeg, Canada, June 28-29, 2006.

“Prayer and the Family:  Making Saints of My Brothers and Sisters,” Convocation of Diocese of           Brooklyn, Douglaston, Queens, September 16, 2006.

“Development of Religious Education from the Second Vatican Council until Today,” Keynote           Address, RSHM Network of Schools Religious Education Conference, Rome, November           10, 2006.

“Truth and Peace of Heart,” (in Italian) The Alphonsian Academy, Rome, March 2, 2007.

“The Vocation of the Catholic Moral Theologian Formed in the Alphonsian Tradition,” (in Italian)           The Alphonsian Academy, Rome, October 8, 2007.

“‘Lord, Teach Us to Pray:’ Fostering Spirituality in Children,” Keynote Address, RSHM Network           of Schools Religious Education Conference, Rome, November 10, 2007.

 
Publications
***Authored, co-authored, or edited 26 books and has published over 250 articles in a number of scholarly and popular journals***
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