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Fourth Annual ACCULTURATION PROGRAM FOR INTERNATIONAL PRIESTS June 7-11, 2004
LARRY BOONE. A graduate of Lehigh University
in Pennsylvania, Dr. Boone earned both his graduate degrees (M.S.I.E.
and Ph.D.) at the University of Pittsburgh. An associate professor in
the department of Management, Larry has served in various administrative
positions at St. John’s including Interim Dean. He played an important
role in the development of the graduate program (MBA) on the Rome Campus
of St. John’s and teaches Management to pastors BARRETT P. BRENTON holds a B.S. from the University of
Nebraska-Lincoln, and a M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts,
Amherst. He
is an Associate Professor of Anthropology at St. John’s University.
His cross-cultural research is focused on international food security
and policy, meeting the healthcare needs of the poor, and the health
consequences of dietary change. Prof. Brenton’s applied research
experience has taken him to the Peruvian Andes, Western Kenya, South
Africa, American Indian reservations, and to rural and urban impoverished
communities across the U.S. MARY ANN DANTUONO earned her undergraduate degree in Communications
at Fordham University and her J.D. degree at St. John’s University
School of Law. Mary Ann is the Associate Director of the Vincentian Center
for Church and Society at St. John’s and is an Adjunct Professor
of Law in the Legal Studies Program. She previously served the Diocese
of Rockville Centre as the Director of Public Policy and Legal Affairs
for Catholic Charities. JOHN B. FREUND, C.M. Currently, Fr. Freund serves as Technology
Advisor for the International Congregation of the Mission, and as a consultant
in the Vincentian Center. Fr. Freund offers workshops throughout the
country on the use of the Internet in the Service of Ministry and the
Poor. Father was ordained in May of 1965, and holds a STL from the University
of Fribourg in Switzerland. He taught 5 years in St. Vincent DePaul Seminary,
Florida, and Our Lady of Angels in Albany before returning to St. John’s
where he taught for over 25 years. He also chaired the theology department
at St. John's University. OTTO L. GARCIA, born in Cuba, is currently the Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia, Diocese of Brooklyn. He completed his priestly studies at Cathedral College and North American College in Rome. Msgr. Garcia earned his J.C.D. and S.T.B. at the Gregorian University in Rome and is an authority on the Vatican II text Lumen Gentium. Monsignor serves on the Presbyteral Council, The Board of Consultors, Catholic Charities Board of Directors, Corporation of the Catholic Medical Center, and is a Trustee of St. John’s University. He is a professor in the J.C.L. Program at Catholic University of America and a member of the Canon Law Society of America. JOHN GREG, an alumnus of St. John’s University, is an Associate Professor, Speech, Communication Sciences and Theatre in St. John’s College. He earned his M.A. and Ph.D. from Wayne State University in Michigan. He has taught homiletics to seminarians and conducts Retreat Preaching Workshops and Evaluations for the Passionists. He is a member of many professional associations and committees. RAFAEL JAVIER, is a Clinical Professor of Psychology
and Director of the Psychological Services Center at St. John’s
University. He holds a B.A. from Herbert H Lehman College, received his
M.A. and Ph.D. from New York University, and is a graduate of NYU’s
post-doctoral program. Dr. Javier is a professor of psychology and has
presented extensively on evaluation and treatment with particular emphasis
on linguistic and cultural issues. His most recent publication is Personality
Development and Psychotherapy in our Diverse Society: A Source Book. MARGARET JOHN KELLY, D.C.* A native of Strafford, Pennsylvania, Sister
earned her undergraduate degree at St. Joseph College in Emmitsburg,
Maryland, and her master’s and doctoral degrees in English at St.
John’s University. She has held faculty and administrative positions
at St. Joseph College, Laboure College, and St. John’s University
where she currently serves as Executive Director of the Vincentian Center
for Church and Society. Sister Margaret John has held leadership positions
in her community, the Daughters of Charity, and in several professional
organizations. She also serves on the boards of several health care organizations. RONALD T. MARINO is the Director of the Catholic Migration Office of
the Diocese of Brooklyn and also the Director of Resources, Inc. of the
Diocese of Brooklyn, occupational training programs for immigrants. Msgr.
Marino holds an M.S. in Education from St. John’s University, M.Div.
from Immaculate Conception Seminary, Huntington and a B.A from Cathedral
College, Douglaston. He is a recognized national and international public
speaker on immigration issues and on The Catholic Church and Immigrants.
Monsignor serves on numerous Boards and committees and has a special
interest in Italian American Organizations and Apostolates. NICOL M. MIRAFLORES. A native of the Philippines, since 1996 Mr. Miraflores
has served as ESL coordinator, Department of Youth and Community Development
in New York City. In both the Philippines and here in the United States,
he has taught at various levels from elementary school to college and
university. Mr. Miraflores has served as an editor and textbook writer
in both the US and in the Philippines, and as an adjunct instructor at
Fordham University in the department of English as a Second Language. DONALD R. PITTI is the founding Director of the Financial Services Institute in the Tobin College of Business at St. John’s University in New York. Mr. Pitti retired as President and CEO of Seligman Financial Services, Inc., which manages over $35 billion in assets. He is currently Chairman Emeritus and a Trustee of the Foundation for Financial Planning. Mr. Pitti has been a guest speaker at many financial services conferences and has appeared on radio and television programs, including Wall Street Week. He holds a B.A. from New York University and did graduate work at Adelphi University.
BLYTHE E. ROVELAND-BRENTON is the University Archivist at St. John’s
University. She holds a B.A. in Anthropology and German from Binghamton
University, M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in Anthropology from the University
of Massachusetts, Amherst, and a master’s in Library Science from
St. John’s University. Dr. Roveland-Brenton has taught undergraduate
and graduate classes in anthropology, sociology, and library science
including the Archaeology of New York City, Cultural Anthropology, Sociology
of Marriage and Family, and Ethnic Groups in America. Her research interests
are archives and special collections, New York history, and European
prehistoric archaeology. EUGENE SULLIVAN* An alumnus of St. John’s and
the program organizer and committee, Mr. Sullivan received an M.B.A.
from New York University, with a major in marketing. He served for many
years as President, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Executive Officer
of Borden, Inc. In 1987, he was appointed Chairman of the Commission
on Catholic Health Care Ministry in the US, which is sponsored by the
Catholic Hospital Association and the National Conference of Catholic
Bishops. He has served on numerous hospital boards and other organizations.
Mr. Sullivan has served as a Trustee of St. John’s University and
was Chairman of the Board of Trustees 1999-2000. He recently retired
as a full Professor in the College of Business Administration and remains
a guest lecturer in several graduate courses.
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