"There is a world of difference between knowing the tradition and heritage we draw from, and having been formed in that tradition…for me it is the difference between doing mercy and being mercy."

--Tom Edelstein, MA-HCM 2013

Aquinas Institute’s Mission to Sponsored Heath Care Ministries

Welcome

Theology for Life! This is not a simple slogan at AI. It is our conviction that God meets each person at that juncture where real life circumstances and the hope for meaning intersect. We believe in the transformative influence that institutionalized ministries can have for a future open to the Reign of God. AI’s goal in leadership formation is to foster the spiritual maturity and leadership potential of women and men committed to making a real difference in our world: leaders who fully embrace the opportunities and challenges of their health care institutions as ministries of the Church.

Programs in Leadership Formation

• Master of Arts in Heath Care Ministry is a three-year graduate degree that develops health care leaders who grasp the complexities of health care while moving with a sound knowledge of the Church’s theological tradition.

• Two-Year Program for senior leaders integrates the spiritual and theological formation that enhances professionally competence and spiritual maturity.

• One-Year Spiritual Formation Program for mid-level managers explores right relationship with self and others to support managers in their role of implementing the institution’s mission.

• Retreats and Workshops are offered to sponsors, board members and other leaders focusing on specific topics from bioethics to Catholic Social Teaching

Faculty

• Ryan Barker, Ph.D.

• Charlie Bouchard, O.P., Ph.D.

• George Boudreau, O.P., Ph.D.

• Bill Brinkmann, MAHCM

• Jean DeBlois, Ph.D.

• Greg Heille, O.P., D.Min.

• Maribeth Howell, O.P., Ph.D., S.T.D.

• Marian Love, MAPS

• Seán Charles Martin, S.T.L., S.T.D.

• Colleen Mary Mallon, O.P., Ph.D.

• Celeste Mueller, D.Min.

• Dan O’Brien, Ph.D.

• Javier Orozco, Ph.D.

• Mary Margaret Pazden, O.P., Ph.D.

• John Paul Slosar, Ph.D.

• Scott Steinkerchner, O.P., Ph.D.

• Catherine Vincie, Ph.D.

• Eric Wagner, M.A.

• Patricia Walter, O.P., Ph.D.

Contact Us

For further information contact Colleen Mary Mallon, O.P., Liaison to Sponsored Ministries, at 314.256.8870 or mallon@ai.edu.