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Father Dennis J. Billy, C.Ss.R.
Professor, Department of Moral Theology
The John Cardinal Krol Chair of Moral Theology
| History in Religious Life and Priesthood: The Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer |
| Postulancy |
Suffield, Connecticut (1975-76) |
| Novitiate: |
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin (1976-77) |
| 1st Profession: |
Suffield, Connecticut (July 30,1977) |
| Final Profession: |
Esopus, New York (April 19, 1980) |
| Diaconate: |
Esopus, New York (April 26, 1980) |
| Priesthood: |
Esopus, New York (May 24, 1980) |
| Academic and Pastoral Credentials |
| A.B. |
Dartmouth College, 1975 (English Literature Magna cum laude) |
| Phil. Cert. |
St. Alphonsus College, 1976 (Philosophy) |
| M.R.E. |
Mt. St. Alphonsus Seminary, 1979 (Religious Education; Summa cum laude) |
| M.Div. |
Mt. St. Alphonsus Seminary, 1981 (Theology Summa cum laude) |
| Th.D. |
Harvard University, Divinity School 1985 (Church History) |
| M.A. |
The University of Toronto, 1987 (Medieval Studies) |
| M.M.R.Sc. |
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, 1988 (Moral Theology Magna cum laude) |
| S.T.D. |
The Pontifical University of Saint Thomas, 1992 (Spirituality Summa cum laude) |
| H. S. Cert. |
The Christian Institute for the Study of Human Sexuality, 1996 (Human Sexuality) |
| D. Min. |
Graduate Theological Foundation, 1999 (Spiritual Direction) |
| Chronology |
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| 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 |
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Secondary Positions |
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| 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 |
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| Other Positions |
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| 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)
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| Administrative, Editorial, and Advisory Posts |
| 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) |
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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.
***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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