Rev. Paul Maier, D. Min.

Evaulates LIMEX core courses:
Spirituality for Ministers
History of Christian Spirituality

Rev. Paul Maier, D. Min., was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Richmond, VA, in 1970.  Currently, he is serving in his third pastorate, that of two tiny parishes in the far southwest corner of the Commonwealth.  He is an avid participant in retreats, seminars, and workshops of many types, particularly as related to spirituality.  A graduate of the spiritual direction programs at The Oratory and at the Pecos Benedictine Monastery in New Mexico, he has done further work and study at the acclaimed Center for Religious Development in Cambridge, Massachusetts.  He is a regular instructor in diocesan adult education and catechist enrichment programs, and was the last chair person of the Diocesan Worship Commission.  He holds current membership in both Spiritual Directors International and Retreats International.

Michael J. McElwee, D.Min.

Evaulates LIMEX core courses:
Introduction to Practical Theology
Church, Sacraments, and Ministry
Pastoral Leadership and Organization
Pastoral and Educational Praxis.

Michael J. McElwee, D.Min., serves in parish ministry as Deacon and Director of Ministries and Adult Education at Ascension Church in Melbourne, Florida.  In over twenty-five years of full-time ecclesial ministry, Michael has served in parish religious education, youth ministry, and retreat ministry in Delaware, Virginia, and Maryland.  He has served as a LIMEX liaison and facilitator and has developed catechist certification and lay ministry formation programs.  He studied at Temple University and Catholic University and received his M.Div. and D.Min. degrees from St. Mary’s Seminary and University in Baltimore, Maryland.

Bro. Robert K. Moriarty, S.M., Ph.D.

Evaulates LIMEX core courses:
Jewish Roots of Christian Faith
Christian Origins

Bro. Robert K. Moriarty, S.M., Ph.D., is a member of the New York Province of the Society of Mary.  Bro. Moriarty did his undergraduate studies at the University of Dayton and holds a Master of Arts in Systematic Theology from Marquette University.  Specializing in biblical studies, he received a Ph.D. in Religious Studies from Marquette in 1990.  Since 1989, he has been Director of the Pastoral Department for Small Christian Communities of the Archdiocese of Hartford, Connecticut.  In addition, Bob serves on the board of directors for both the National Alliance of Parishes Re-Structuring into Communities and the North American Forum for Small Christian Communities.