(SJS) Saint John's Seminary
(MAM) Master of Arts in Ministry
(MTS) Master of Theological Studies
1998
Saint John’s Seminary (SJS) Faculty approved Master of Arts in Ministry Program (MAM)
Msgr. Timothy Moran, Rector (1991-1998)
Steering Committee Formed
1999
SJS Board of Trustees Approved Master of Arts in Ministry Program (March)
Most Reverend Richard G. Lennon- Rector, Saint John’s Seminary (Rector to December 2002)
Rev. Paul E. Ritt- Appointed Founding Director, MAM Program (2000-2003)
Aldona Lingertat- Appointed MAM Assistant Director
MAM Temporary Office established in Peterson Hall
2000
Preliminary Courses in Spring: Bishops Lennon & Coyne
MAM Program Launched in September! Location: St. Clement’s Hall, Brighton, MA
2001
Maryellen Lenihan joined MAM, Office Manager
2002
First MAM Graduation. 15 Graduates
Reverend George Evans, Appointed Pro-Rector, SJS (December 2002-July 2003)
Most Reverend Richard Lennon, Apostolic Administrator (December 2002- July 2003)
2003
MAM Graduation- 8 Graduates
Archbishop Séan P. O’Malley, OFM, Cap., Installed for Archdiocese of Boston (AOB) July 2003
Reverend John A. Farren O.P., Appointed Rector, SJS (2003-2007)
Reverend Robin Ryan, C.P., Appointed Interim MAM Director (2003-2004)
Move to new location: St. William’s Hall, Brighton, MA (2003)
2004
Reverend Robert W. Oliver, B.H., Appointed MAM Director (2004-2006)
Aldona Lingertat- Appointed MAM Associate Director (2007)
Kristelle Angelli, ’04 joined MAM Part-time, Special Projects Manager
MAM Graduation- 6 Graduates
All Souls Memorial Concert to benefit MAM Scholarships initiated, St. Julia’s Parish, Weston
Move to: Peterson Hall, Brighton, MA (2004-2008)
2005
Pope St. John Paul II, Passed into Eternal Life, April 2, 2005 (Canonized April 27, 2014)
Pope Benedict XVI, Installed Bishop of Rome, April 19, 2005
MAM Graduation- 17 Graduates
2006
Archbishop Séan P. Cardinal O’Malley, OFM, Cap., Appointed (March 2006)
Sr. Mary Pierre Jean Wilson, R.S.M., Appointed MAM Director (2006-2008)
MAM Graduation- 11 Graduates
2007
MAM Graduation- 10 Graduates
Rev. Arthur L. Kennedy-Appointed Rector, SJS (July 1, 2007-2012)
Lay Formation at Saint John’s Seminary Timeline 1998-2020
2008
Move to temporary location: Creagh Library, Brighton, MA (June 2008-January 2009)
Dr. Aldona Lingertat, Appointed MAM Director (December)
First Co-Workers in the Vineyard Conference Funded by USCCB Grant
MAM Graduation- 13 Graduates
Victor Rios joined MAM, Maintenance and Security
2009
Move to Fifth Location: St. Gabriel’s, 149 Washington Street, Brighton, MA (January 8-10)
MAM Graduation-7 Graduates
Drs. Angela and David Franks, Appointed MAM Co-Associate Directors
Catechetical Certificate Initiated
Summer Biblical Seminar Launched with Prof. Celia Sirois
2010
Bishop Arthur Kennedy, Rector, SJS, Elevated to the Episcopacy (September 2010). Rector to 7/12
Reverend Christopher O’Connor- SJS Vice-Rector, Appointed President, Theological Institute (2010-2019)
Rev. Edward Riley- SJS Dean of Men and Appointed Director of Pastoral Formation
Dr. Ann Orlando, MAM ‘02 offered first online course
10th Year Anniversary Gala!
MAM Graduation- 8 Graduates
Ellen Oesterle, MAM ‘09- joined MAM, Administrative Assistant/Assistant Director
Miriam Marston- joined MTS Assistant Director of Theology Programs (MTS and Certificates)
Margaret Adams- joined MAM Part time as Librarian (2010)
Our Sunday Visitor Grant received for updating and cataloguing library at The Institute (OSV)
Catholic School Teachers 50% Scholarship initiated
2011
The Theological Institute for the New Evangelization-Established (TI) (March 17th)
Dr. Aldona Lingertat- VP for Administration & MAM Director
Dr. David Franks- VP for Mission/Director of Certificates (2011-2014)
Master of Theological Studies for the New Evangelization Degree-Established (MTS)
Dr. Angela Franks, MTS Director (2011-2014)
MAM Graduation- 17 Graduates
Promise for Tomorrow Scholarships initiated
Theological Institute expanded outreach at local/regional conferences
Silent Auction initiated with All Souls Memorial Concert to benefit scholarship fund (November)
In partnership with CatholicTV Canon Law course offered via Skype (Spring Semester)
2012
Msgr. James P. Moroney, Appointed Rector, SJS (2012-2019)
MAM Graduation- 10 Graduates
2013
MAM- 10 Graduates
MTS- 1 Graduate
Dr. Stephen Fahrig- Appointed Special Assistant to the President, Associate Dean (2013-2019)
Lay Formation at Saint John’s Seminary Timeline 1998-2020
TI Chapel Renovation Completed. Blessed Sacrament reserved in chapel.
2014
MAM- 18 Graduates. Largest Graduating class.
MTS Graduation- 2 Graduates
Dr. Stephen Fahrig- Appointed MTS Director (2014-2019)
Michael Ruane, MAM ‘13- joined MTS, Administrative Assistant
Smartboard installed in JPII Auditorium
2015
15th Year Anniversary Gala!
OSV grant received for 15th anniversary Ministry Workshops and Website Updates
Joseph Stevens, MAM ‘16- joined MAM, Part-time, Special Projects Manager
TI Staff Retreat began by Rev. Chris O’Connor
MAM Graduate Support Group began on Evenings of Monthly Formation
Annual All Souls Concert & Auction continued
MAM Graduates-12
Included first AOB Permanent Deacon Graduates with arrangement with Office of the Permanent Diaconate
MTS Graduates-3
2016
OSV Grant Awarded
Rev. Terence Curley, MAM/MTS Faculty-Rest in Peace
MAM Graduates-13
MTS Graduates-2
2017
TI Co-Sponsored the ‘Black Catholic Lecture Series’ at St. Gregory Parish, Dorchester
Outreach to Catholic Schools Continued and Catholic Schools Leaders SJS Reception offered
Summer Biblical Seminar with Professor Celia Sirois continued
MAM Graudates-13
MTS-Graduates-6
2018
Moved to The Pastoral Center-3rd Floor, Braintree
Co-Workers in the Vineyard Conference, St. Patrick’s Parish, Watertown
TI attended area Vicariate Meetings
Catholic Health Foundation (CHF) Grant approved
Summer Refresher offered ‘5 Things You Should Know About…Old Testament, New Testament, Canon Law, Liturgy and Evangelization.’ Co-sponsored with AOB.
Very Rev. Stephen Salocks-SJS Interim Rector announced
Bereavement Workshops offered
Online Auction Preview and first ‘Live’ Auction launched
MAM Graduates-13
MTS Graduates-8
2019
Very Rev. Stephen Salocks appointed Rector (2019-Present)
Rev. Tom Macdonald appointed Vice-Rector (2019-Present)
Moved within The Pastoral Center-to 2nd Floor
CHF Grant Awarded.
Spring Bioethics Talks offered in Braintree.
Professor Celia Sirois honored as Founder of TI Summer Biblical Seminars.
Largest combined MAM/MTS Class of 22 Graduates
MAM Graduates-11
MTS Graduates-11
Rev. John Sassani, MAM/MTS Formation Faculty-Rest in Peace
Rev. Michael MacInnis joined MAM/MTS Formation Faculty
Rev. Christopher O’Connor-Completed faithful service as President, The Theological Institute for the
New Evangelization.
Dr. Stephen Fahrig-Completed dedicated service as Special Assistant to the President, Associate Dean.
Maryellen Lenihan-Completed enduring service as Office Manager.
Denise Daley-Completed abiding service as MTS Administrative Assistant and Special Projects Coordinator.
The Theological Institute for the New Evangelization was restructured and transferred to AOB along
with the Certificate Programs, Name and Facebook Page.
Dr. Aldona Lingertat now Director, of both MAM/MTS
Prepared for the sale of St. Gabriel’s location, Brighton
Sue Pedro, SJS Business Manager began weekly onsite service to the Lay Formation Programs
2020
Global Pandemic began. Classes held in-person at St. Mary’s Parish, Dedham and remotely.
MAM Graduates-6 (Fall 2020 Opening Mass at St. Mary’s Parish in Dedham & Diplomas awarded.)
Began Celebration of 20th Anniversary of Lay Formation at SJS with two virtual events/auctions on 10/10 (Reflections on the Rosary) and 11/14 (All Souls Memorial).
2021 20th Anniversary of Lay Formation at SJS Celebrated!
Continued Celebration of 20th Anniversary of Lay Formation at SJS with two virtual events/auctions on 2/24 Lenten Retreat and 5/1 Spring Gala (Called to be Co-Workers)!
Saint John's Seminary granted Reaccreditation for ten years by New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
MAM Graduates anticipated-3
MTS Graduate-1
