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The Institute for Ministry Formation (IMF) is an extension of Saint Vincent Seminary’s commitment to the formation and education of priests, laity, and religious.  The Christian life is about service, and service is ministry!  Using new technology and traditional methods for learning and gathering, the IMF gathers this community, grows and supports their faith, and helps guide their response to God’s call by forming their hearts and minds.

Meet the Team!

Father Edward Mazich, O.S.B., Seminary Rector

Father Edward Mazich, O.S.B.

Father Edward Mazich, O.S.B., Rector of Saint Vincent Seminary, has been a Benedictine...
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Helene E. Paharik, Contributor

Helene E. Paharik

Helene E. Paharik of Greensburg is a member of the adjunct faculty of Saint Vincent Seminary. A 2007 alumnus...
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Father Boniface Hicks, O.S.B. Director

Father Boniface Hicks, O.S.B. Director

Father Boniface Hicks, O.S.B., has been a monk of Saint Vincent Archabbey since...
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Dr. Michel Therrien, Contributor

Dr. Michel Therrien

Dr. Michel Therrien is a former academic dean of Saint Vincent Seminary, where he also taught moral theology. He holds...
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Father Philip Kanfush, O.S.B., Ed.D., B.C.B.A., Archabbey CFO

Father Philip Kanfush, O.S.B., Ed.D., B.C.B.A.

Father Philip Kanfush, O.S.B., Ed.D., B.C.B.A., has been a member of the Saint Vincent monastic...
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Dr. Timothy Heck, Contributor

Dr. Timothy Heck

Dr. Timothy Heck presently serves as assistant professor, School of Behavioral Sciences, at Liberty University, Lynchburg...
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John J. Hans, Contributor

John J. Hans

John J. Hans, is founder of Strategy to Executive Partners, a firm aimed at helping churches...
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Father Nathanael Polinski, O.S.B., Contributor

Father Nathanael Polinski, O.S.B.

Father Nathanael Polinski, O.S.B., studied metallurgical engineering at the University of Pittsburgh...
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Michael & Alicia Hernon, Contributors

Michael & Alicia Hernon

Michael & Alicia Hernon are founding a nonprofit online ministry seeking to encourage and empower...
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Father Thomas Acklin, O.S.B., Contributor

Father Thomas Acklin, O.S.B.

Father Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B., is a priest and monk of Saint Vincent Archabbey, Latrobe. He is...
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Father Killian Loch, O.S.B., Director of Campus Ministry

Father Killian Loch, O.S.B.

Father Killian Loch, O.S.B., has been a monk of Saint Vincent Archabbey since 2010. Prior to...
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Father Shawn Matthew Anderson, O.S.B., Contributor

Father Shawn Matthew Anderson, O.S.B.

Father Shawn Matthew Anderson, O.S.B., earned a master of divinity degree from Saint Vincent...
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Father Maurus Mount, O.S.B., Contributor

Father Maurus Mount, O.S.B.

Father Maurus Mount, O.S.B., has a master of arts, master of divinity and bachelor of sacred theology...
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Father Donald Raila, O.S.B., Contributor

Father Donald Raila, O.S.B.

Father Donald Raila, O.S.B., is director of the Saint Vincent Archabbey Oblate Program. He is the author...
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Father Jeffrey Nyardy, O.S.B., Contributor

Father Jeffrey Nyardy, O.S.B.

Father Jeffrey Nyardy, O.S.B., earned a master of divinity degree from Saint Vincent Seminary...
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Brother Elliott Maloney, O.S.B. Contributor

Brother Elliott Maloney, O.S.B.

Brother Elliott C. Maloney, O.S.B., has been a monk of Saint Vincent Archabbey since entering... Read More
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