Aquinas Institute of Theology

Virginia Herbers is Director of Mission Formation at Saint Louis University and a noted writer, speaker, and retreat leader. A former educator in the US and Taiwan, and she is the author of Gifts from Friends We've Yet to Meet (2021)

Deborah Simmen currently serves as the System Vice-President of Ministry Formation at SCL Health in Denver, Colorado. A long-time leader in health care mission at CHRISTUS Health, she is passionate about employee mental and spiritual health.

Shane Fitzgerald is the CEO of UofL - Jewish Hospital and former VP of Mission Integration for several health systems. A recognized leader in Catholic health care, he brings theological insight and strategic leadership to hospital systems across Kentucky.

Cheryl Archibald was the first lay woman appointed by the Archbishop of St. Louis to serve as a pastoral life coordinator. An Associate of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet (CSJA) and trusted leader in the Church and wider community, she has guided several parishes, including St. Matthew the Apostle, St. Vincent de Paul, and St. Pius V and served on the Catholic Charities Board.

Troy Woytek is Director of Ministry at the Catholic Student Center at Washington University in St. Louis. A seasoned leader in campus ministry, he serves on the Executive Board of the Catholic Campus Ministry Association and is known for his collaborative spirit and deep care for students.

A former Professor of Biblical Studies at Aquinas Institute, Fr. Kevin Stephens currently serves as Administrator of the École Biblique et Archéologique Française de Jérusalem.

Sr. Kathryn Press is a missionary and pastoral minister serving in Ireland, a published writer for Global Sisters Report, and an active member of Giving Voice, a peer led organization providing support to younger women religious. A CGS catechist and teacher of all grade levels, she also works in youth and young adult ministry and vocations for the Diocese of Waterford and Lismore.

Danielle Harrison is a national speaker, retreat leader, and consultant on faith, equity, and reconciliation. President of Mission Faith Equity Consulting and a doctoral student at Aquinas, she also serves as Manager of the St. Charles Lwanga Center in St. Louis, and is a regular speaker at national and international conferences on racism, inclusion, and the authentic call of the Gospel.

Aquinas Institute of Theology is pleased to introduce its incoming President, who will officially begin serving on July 1. An announcement of his installation is forthcoming. For complete updates on this developing story make sure to check ai.edu for more information.

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Fr. Toby Collins serves as pastor of St. Mary Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows Parish in Kitchener, Ontario, where he launched Tiny Home Takeout, an outreach providing food and shelter to those in need. A former Vocation Director and past Vice Chair of the National Religious Vocation Conference, he received a King Charles III Coronation Medal for his leadership and service to the community.