Theology-on-Tap 2001

Speaker Biographies

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Mr. Jeremy Langford is co-editor of Cardinal Bernardin’s The Journey to Peace (Doubleday, 2001). He is editor-in-chief of Sheed & Ward publishing company, and earning a Master’s degree in theology at Catholic Theological Union.

Fr. Patrick Marshall is chaplain at the University of Illinois, Chicago and holds a certificate in Addictions Counseling from Grant Hospital. Formerly, he was associate pastor at St. Christopher parish in Midlothian and at Queen of Martyrs parish on the southwest side of Chicago.

Ms. Desiree Maurer is a single mother, and formerly homeless. She volunteers with the Metropolitan Tenants Organization, the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless, and the Women’s Empowerment Coordinating Committee, and holds a bachelor’s from DePaul.

Dr. Jim McDonnell holds an M.D. from Northwestern. He is on the faculty of the Loyola Medical School where he specializes in pediatric ophthamology. He is artistic director of Chicago Comedy Sportz and has been working in improvisational theater for 10 years.

Rev. Mark McIntosh is an Episcopal Priest, and professor of theology at Loyola University of Chicago.

Fr. Bob Miller joined the Chicago Archdiocese in 1995 after 20 years as a Redemptorist. He preaches missions and retreats nationally, celebrates healing and charismatic masses, teaches, and is an author. He is co-pastor at Holy Angels Church.

Mr. Lou Nanni is executive assistant to the president of the University of Notre Dame. Previously, Lou served as executive director of the Center for the Homeless in South Bend, IN. He graduated from Notre Dame in 1984, and spent 2 years as a lay missioner working in a Santiago, Chile.

Fr. Thomas Nairn, O.F.M., Ph.D. is a Franciscan Priest, an Associate Professor of Christian Ethics at Catholic Theological Union and Director of its Health Care Mission Leadership Program. He received his Ph.D. from the Divinity School of the University of Chicago.

Dr. Terry Nelson-Johnson, who was on the faculty of Loyola Academy for 14 years, is currently on staff at Old St. Patrick’s Church as director of community formation. He holds a doctor of ministry degree from St. Mary of the Lake University.

Fr. Paul Novak, O.S.M., was ordained a Servite priest in 1990. He was associate pastor at St. Domitilla in Hillside, and currently assists at Old St. Patrick’s Church. He has done vocation ministry for his religious order, and is presently on the faculty of De LaSalle Institute.

Dr. Michael O’Keeffe holds a master’s degree in theology from St. John’s University in Collegeville, MA., a master of education degree from the University of Idaho, and a doctorate from Notre Dame in systematic theology. He is currently teaching Catholic Studies at Saint Xavier University.

Fr. William O'Shea is currently pastor at St. Margaret Mary Parish in Naperville. He taught scripture and ethics at Rosary College and grew up in St. Philip Neri parish in Chicago.

Fr. Edward Panek, who was ordained in 1991, is the dean of formation and a member of the religion department at Quigley Seminary. He holds a master of divinity degree as well as a bachelor’s degree in psychology. He served as associate pastor of St. Monica parish for 6 years.

Mr. Tom Quinlan is a graduate of DePaul University. He received a master of divinity degree from St. Mary of the Lake University. He has taught in Catholic high schools and served as director of religious education at St. Herbert. He is on staff at the Archdiocesan Office for Catechesis.

Ms. Elsie Radtke is an associate director and coordinator for Separated and Divorce Ministry for the Family Ministries Office of the Archdiocese of Chicago. She has a Master’s degree in Education, is a licensed parent educator, and acts as a field advocate for the Tribunal Office.

Fr. Robert Rohrich, C.M., is a full-time marriage/family therapist, has been a teacher of Christian morality and sexuality for over 25 years, and is involved in parish missions. In the Chicago Archdiocese he works with the engaged, married, separated, and divorced.

Ms. Kristin Sadie is a Pastoral Associate and director of Young Adult Ministry at Holy Name Cathedral. She worked with the homeless in Portland, OR and taught high school math and theology in Montgomery, AL before receiving a Master of Divinity from the University of Notre Dame.

Ms. Leilani Shapley, M.S., is a psychotherapist in Oak Brook. With a master’s degree in counseling psychology, she specializes in relationships, coping with stress, anxiety, depression, and dealing with trauma. She holds workshops and retreats, and has taught psychology at the college level.

Dr. John Shea, S.T.D. is the Advocate Health Care Senior Scholar in Residence at the Park Ridge Center for the Study of Health, Faith and Ethics. John is a Research Professor at the Institute of Pastoral Studies, Loyola, and is the author of numerous books and articles on theology and spirituality.

Mr. Steve Smith grew up Catholic, struggled with his faith, then committed his life to Christ. After worshipping at Willow Creek, Steve returned to his Catholic roots. On staff at Holy Family Church in Inverness, he is building E.P.I.C., a "next generation" worship community for young adults.

Fr. Michael Sparough, SJ, is a retreat master, storyteller, actor, director, writer and spiritual director. For 7 years, he ministered at the Bellarmine Retreat House in Barrington. He holds a Master of Fine Arts from the Yale and a Doctor of Ministry from St. Mary of the Lake in Mundelein.

Fr. Thomas Swade was ordained in 1961, and founded Link Unlimited, an inter-racial organization that invites business men and women to sponsor African American high school and college students. He is the director of workshops on racism and ethnic sensitivity for the Archdiocese of Chicago.

Fr. David Turner, O.S.B., a Benedictine Monk of St. Procopius Abbey, Lisle currently is assistant to the Provost for Mission at Benedictine University. He holds degrees in philosophy, educational psychology and theology/ministry.

Ms. Tracy VanMeter graduated with her Master of Divinity from the University of Notre Dame. She is beginning work a Pastoral Associate at St. Clement Church, she has experience as a teacher in Catholic schools, and has worked extensively in ministry to adults and college students.

Fr. Michael Wanda was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Chicago in 1991, and is currently the associate pastor at St. Louise de Marillac parish in LaGrange Park.

Ms. Vanessa White is the director of Augustus Tolton Pastoral Ministry Program sponsored by Catholic Theological Union for African-American Catholics. She formerly directed the LaSalle Manor Retreat Center and was co-director of the Claretian Volunteer and Lay Missionary Program.