Staff - School of Theology - Seton Hall University

Margaret Applin, Bursar, began working for the Seminary in 1978, and has contributed to Seminary life in a variety of ways in her 27 years of service. She currently handles financial aid issues, including helping seminarians to obtain funds needed to meet their daily living expenses. When a seminarian is ready for ordination, Peg assists with Exit Interviews. Seminarians may rely on Peg to help ensure that they are provided for financially as they complete their formation.

Ewa Bracko, Financial Assistant, has worked at the Seminary since 1991. She first worked as a clerk, then as a secretary, and in the last couple of years, as a financial assistant. She has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Certificate in Accounting. Ewa is mainly involved with the financial aspects of the Seminary: its budget, payroll, and purchasing. Lay or non-resident students may contact her about arranging meals at the Seminary. Resident seminarians may come to her with issues related to health insurance, parking, the bookstore, work-study, or loans and grants.

Andrew Brenycz, Library Clerk, has been part of the Seminary community since 1995, when he began working in the Seminary Library as a student, majoring in English at Seton Hall University. He became a full-time member of the staff in 2002, helping students to obtain needed materials and processing book requisition forms. Andrew also serves as the technical support person for the Seminary Library, and oversees the computer room.

Diane Carr, Student Services Coordinator, prepares for and participates in the registration of seminarians and lay students in all Master’s and Certificate programs at ICSST. She maintains academic records of alumni and current students and compiles statistics for various archdiocesan and national accreditation reports. Bursar responsibilities include application fees and tuition scholarships. Diane is the designated school official for the School of Theology tracking international seminarians for US Immigration and Customs SEVIS program. Drawing on her 17 year background in Sales and Marketing, she is often the first person a potential student will speak to when inquiring about programs at ICSST. Diane has represented the School of Theology at various Graduate Open Houses and conferences and assists in facilitating all academic applications. Diane is enrolled in ICSST's M.A. in Theology program with a concentration in Systematic Theology, and is active in volunteer ministry in her parish. She is also the coordinator of the Parish Partnership Program of the new Institute for Christian Spirituality.

Kathy Childers, Secretary for the Administration, works closely with Monsignor Robert F. Coleman, Rector and Dean, and Monsignor Thomas P. Nydegger, Vice Rector and Business Manager. She has been at the Seminary since the beginning of the Fall 2004 semester. Her previous experience includes work as an administrative assistant/ office manager in the medical field. Kathy is also very involved in volunteer work in her parish as a Confirmation mentor, Lector, and a member of the Finance Committee.

Crina Ebanks, Graduate Assistant, is the newest member of the Seminary staff. Her time is partitioned between responsibilities as a graduate assistant to the associate deans of the Seminary and as a student in the masters program of the John C. Whitehead School of Diplomacy and International Relations at Seton Hall University. During the previous year, she worked as Reverend Ian Boyd's editing assistant on The Chesterton Review at the Chesterton Institute, Seton Hall University. Crina hails from Texas, where she earned a B.A. in Political Science and minored in Religion at Baylor University.

Theresa Miller, Receptionist/Secretary for Faculty, provides reception to visitors, faculty and students. She answers a heavy volume of phone calls, and communicates messages to the appropriate individual(s). In addition to performing daily secretarial tasks, Theresa provides administrative support for faculty and staff members as needed, and distributes memorandum letters and special newsletters to faculty and students. Theresa is also responsible for collecting payment for meals purchased in the Seminary Refrectory from students and visitors.

Sister Concetta Russo, Seminary Library Administrator, is available to help library patrons by answering their reference questions and pointing them in the right direction for the best sources. Questions may concern a topic, person, or a special research assignment. As an administrator, Sister Concetta also supervises work-study students and library schedules. As Sister Concetta summarized, “Helping students makes my day.”

Cathy Trajer, Secretary of Formation, works with the Director of Formation, Director of Pastoral Education, Spiritual Director, and Director of Lay Ministry, as well as the Seminary psychologist, to facilitate the formation of seminarians and lay students. Drawing upon nine years experience as Secretary to the Rector, Cathy answers questions concerning activities and events in the Formation, Mentor, and Pastoral Education Programs, and refers students to appropriate individual(s) for in-depth questions concerning the content of the formation process.

Stella Wilkins, Coordinator of Library Services, has worked in the Seminary Library for 20 years. She works closely with faculty to teach information literacy to Seminary students and help students with research projects. Possessing a master’s degree in Theology, concentrating on Church History, she is currently pursuing a second master's degree in Library Science. Stella is also a volunteer for Literacy Volunteers of America.