St. Bernard's School of Theology and Ministry

We're overjoyed to be celebrating this year’s 45th annual Commencement Ceremony today! For those unable to make the ceremony in person, live-streaming of the event is available via the link below. Please note this event begins at 3:30pm EDT. Many thanks to Sacred Heart Cathedral for live-streaming our Commencement! @sacredheartcathedral1606/streams" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@sacredheartca…

In light of Easter, Siobhan Latar, S.T.D., St. Bernard’s Adjunct Professor of Systematic Theology, shares a moving meditation on the Easter Vigil as a timeless encounter with salvation history, “the night that time stands still.” Through poetic reflections on Mary Magdalene, the disciples, Thomas, and Peter, she explores both suffering and renewal, inviting readers to recognize the Risen Christ within their own lives. Read it here! stbernards.edu/blog/resurrect…

NEW ON THE BLOG | Fr. Milan Sturgis, an alumnus of St. Bernard's Graduate Certificate in Catholic Bioethics program, reflects on how Catholic bioethics shapes pastoral ministry, end-of-life care, medical decision-making, and his own journey through cancer. Read it here! stbernards.edu/blog/catholic-…

NEW ON THE BLOG | Master of Arts in Catholic Philosophy student, Lauren Galván, reflects on Noah’s Ark, the raven and the dove, and what the birds of Scripture reveal about baptism, trust, and God’s care in our latest blog post. Drawing from the Catechism and biblical symbolism, this meditation invites us to behold the birds of the air and remember God's presence amidst the raging waters. Read it here! stbernards.edu/blog/the-birds…

NEW ON THE BLOG | Dr. Taylor Patrick O'Neill (@thomaesplendor), professor at Thomas Aquinas College, shares about the need to renew Catholic moral theology by recovering its supernatural focus and spiritual depth. Reflecting on recent decades of theological development, he argues that moral theology must be more than a guide to avoiding sin. Drawing on the Church’s rich tradition of grace, holiness, and the gifts of the Holy Spirit, he invites readers to rediscover the true goal of the Christian life: union with God and sanctity. Read it here! stbernards.edu/blog/the-task-…

The Board of Trustees, faculty, and staff of St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry rejoice at the appointment of Bishop John S. Bonnici as the 10th Bishop of the Diocese of Rochester. Upon his installation as Bishop on March 19th, 2026, Bishop Bonnici will also take up the role of Chancellor at St. Bernard’s. You can read our full press release here! stbernards.edu/news/appointme…

Happening tonight at 7pm EST! We'd love to see you there. Register to receive the Zoom link here! stbernards.regfox.com/catholic-bioet…

Join us live on December 4th for a Virtual Open House highlighting our Graduate Certificate in Catholic Bioethics! In addition, hear a brief academic lecture from @AmandaAchtman on the topic of: “Responding to the Rise of Assisted Suicide: The Moral Vision of Catholic Bioethics.” Learn more via the link in our bio! #catholicbioethics #virtualopenhouse #bioethics

Giving Tuesday is 1 week away! Your generosity allows us to support our lay students through increased financial aid and awards given to them to study at our School. This year, our goal is to raise $5,000. We're thrilled to share that this year's donations will be matched up to $5,000 by a contributing donor, helping your donation go further for our students! 💛 You can learn more about supporting St. Bernard's this Giving Tuesday here: stbernards.regfox.com/giving-tuesday…

NEW ON THE BLOG | Mike Sauter, MATS, explores how Catholic Social Teaching and Wendell Berry’s localism can renew the Church’s moral imagination from Rerum Novarum to Pope Leo XVI. He invites a grounded, community-centered vision rooted in subsidiarity and care for people and the earth. Read it here! stbernards.edu/blog/reimagini…

Join St. Bernard’s President and MACP founder Dr. Stephen Loughlin on November 18th for a virtual look at the history of this one-of-a-kind Catholic Philosophy program — all from home! Register for the Zoom link: stbernards.regfox.com/macp-virtual-o…

Join us this evening at 7:00pm EDT for this semester's Academic Series with Dr. Matthew Kuhner! Dr. Kuhner will be presenting on "Theological Discourse, Analogical Language, and the Impact of the Incarnation: Hans Urs von Balthasar and Thomas Aquinas on Divine Naming." In-person and virtual attendance is available. Learn more and register via the link in our bio!

Join us in person or online for our Annual Academic Convocation on Aug 23rd to mark the start of the 2025–26 academic year! Dr. Matthew Kuhner will speak on "The Love That Surpasses Knowledge: Love of God as the Source and Shape of Theology." To register: stbernards.regfox.com/convocation-20…

Ahead of the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart, Dr. Matthew Kuhner invites us to see how God reveals Himself not in mystery but in familiarity—through the language of the human heart. Read his moving reflection here! stbernards.edu/blog/take-hear…

Join us this Friday, June 27th, for a mini-conference on the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Attend virtually for a discounted rate of $20 now through June 27th! Walk-ins welcome on 6/28. Register here: stbernards.regfox.com/returning-love…

We’re thrilled to congratulate Dr. Marco Stango, Associate Professor of Philosophy, on his new book Material Kenosis: A Metaphysical Essay on the Negativity of Death! A bold inquiry into the metaphysics of death—now available! You can find it here: wipfandstock.com/9781666750300/…