Who We Are

T . B E R N A R D ' S

D M I N I S T R A T I O N & S T A F F :

FULL-TIME FACULTY

Dr. Stephen Loughlin

President/ Professor Philosophy Vice President/Academic Dean/ Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology

Prior to coming to St. Bernard's in 2018, Dr. Loughlin was Associate Professor of Philosophy and Chair of the Department of Philosophy and Theology at DeSales University - a position he held for almost 20 years.

Dr. Kuhner earned his Masters in Theological Studies at the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and the Family in Washington, D.C., and completed his Ph.D. in systematic theology at Ave Maria University.

Lisa Lickona, S.T.L.

Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology

Professor Lickona earned her B.A. at the University of Notre Dame and holds her Masters in Theological Studies and Licentiate in Sacred Theology from the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family.

Dr. Matthew Kuhner

Our faculty hold degrees from the University of Toronto, the Pontifical John Paul II Institute, University of Chicago, DeSales University, Ave Maria University, and the University of Macerata, Italy:

Dr. Charles Hughes Huff

Assistant Professor of Sacred Scripture

Dr. Hughes Huff joined the St. Bernards faculty in the fall of 2020. He earned his Ph.D. in Hebrew Bible and the Ancient Near East at the University of Chicago. He's been a teacher for over 20 years.

Daniel Drain, Ph.D. (Cand.)

Coordinator of Academic Operations and Lecturer in Pastoral Theology

Daniel Drain studied Philosophy and Theology at DeSales University prior to earning his Master of Theological Studies from the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies in Marriage and Family in Washington, D.C. He is currently writing his dissertation.

Dr. Marco Stango

Assistant Professor of Philosophy

Before coming to St. Bernard's, Dr. Stango was Assistant Professor of Philosophy at DeSales University in Allentown, PA. He has also worked for other universities, both in the U.S. and Chile.

ADMINISTRATION & STAFF

Our esteemed staff provide the day-to-day structure of our school: from the behindthe-scenes work of processing paperwork, to the more academic and administrative roles of helping students achieve their goals:

Dr. Stephen Loughlin

President

Dr. Loughlin will grant your degree or certificate upon completion!

Contact him for questions regarding our pre-seminary program and all things philosophy.

Mr. Matt Brown Vice President/ Academic Dean Director of Admissions & Student Services

Dr. Kuhner will help you navigate your degree or certificate program!

Contact him for questions relating to courses, grades, and ministry.

Matt is your go-to guy for all things relating to admissions and choosing the right program for you. Contact him for questions about our programs and general academic inquiries.

Mrs. Bernadette Bobrowski Director of Marketing & Communications

Bernadette oversees all things marketing and communications!

Contact her if there is an upcoming event or sponsorship that you think would benefit the St. Bernard's community.

Daniel Drain Coordinator of Academic Operations

Daniel coordinates all things relating to academic operations.

Contact him for matters relating to course scheduling and placements for pastoral field ministry.

Dr. Matthew Kuhner

Mr.

Ms. Katharina Nieves

Registrar and Coordinator of Academic

Planning

Katharina serves as the Registrar and Coordinator of Academic Planning. Contact her for matters relating to course registration, technical issues, library services, and student files.

Mrs. Kelly Brunacini

Executive Assistant to the President

Mrs. Kelly Brunacini is here if you ever need to contact the President! She also helps coordinate renting St. Bernard's for events. You can contact her here.

Mr. Thomas Kubus Finance and HR Manager

Tom serves as St. Bernard's Finance and HR Manager. He is here to help with any billing and financial questions you may have. You can contact him here.

Mrs. Mary Colleen Drain Admissions and Marketing Associate

Mary Colleen assists both the Admissions and Marketing Offices and is here to answer questions you may have about admissions related concerns. You can contact her here.

Ms. Shannon Toot Bookkeeper / Financial

Aid Coordinator

Shannon serves as our Book Keeper and Financial Aid Coordinator. You can contact her for all things relating to financial aid. You can contact her here.