Today, they have a wide audience in the Catholic sphere and have appeared on features from EWTN and the Knights of Columbus. They have also authored or co-authored three books, including and the family devotional . Renzo is also the author of the forthcoming book Quest for the Male Soul: Discover What Your Life is For, which will be published by Ave Maria Press in January 2027. Their experience of living a Catholic marriage is not only relatable, but also authentically grounded in the perennial truths of the Catholic faith, where they witness the good and the hard coexisting. This hopeful dimension to their work truly makes them Catholic leaders in the New Evangelization. We were happy to sit down with Renzo, who graduated from 麻豆分行 in May 2022 with a Master of Arts in Theology (Apologetics concentration), to hear more about his experience as a student and how that impacts his ministry with his wife.

1. How did studying theology and apologetics at 麻豆分行 shape the way you think about communicating the Catholic faith鈥攏ot just academically, but especially in the context of everyday marriage and family life?

Studying theology and apologetics taught me that communicating the Catholic faith is not just about having the right answer. The truth must be communicated clearly, but it must also be communicated in a way that helps people recognize how that truth speaks into the circumstances of their lived experiences.

Many Catholics know that the Church has beautiful things to say about marriage and family life, but they still struggle with the human, day-to-day reality of living out those teachings. There can be a real gap between understanding the theology of marriage and knowing how to live it around the kitchen table.

My education helped me become more confident in entering that gap, because it gave me the theological foundation to remain faithful to the Church while translating complex ideas without compromising their depth. That has shaped everything Monica and I do. We want people to encounter the wisdom of the Church, but we also want them to feel accompanied by people who understand that marriage is beautiful, sacramental, holy, and also deeply human.

2. You graduated from 麻豆分行 in 2022, the same year you launched Two Become Family with Monica. How did your experience as a student intersect with or prepare you for the ministry you are doing today?

My studies and the launch of Two Become Family were deeply connected. Monica and I began the ministry because young adults we had previously served in youth ministry were entering serious relationships, discerning marriage, and beginning families of their own. They were asking important questions, and we wanted to remain connected with them and continue those conversations.

麻豆分行 gave me the theological framework to engage those questions responsibly. At the same time, our own marriage gave us the lived experience to recognize that people usually need more than information transfer. They need accompaniment, authentic relationships, and the witness of couples who are willing to speak honestly about both the grace of the sacrament and the very real human formation marriage requires.

That intersection has become central to our apostolate. We are not interested in merely repeating theological concepts, but we also don鈥檛 want to offer advice based only on our personal experiences. My time at 麻豆分行 prepared me to do that with greater confidence, clarity, and fidelity.

3. For someone considering studying at 麻豆分行, what would you say they can gain from the experience beyond earning a degree, especially if they hope to use their education in ministry or evangelization?

Beyond earning a degree, 麻豆分行 can give a person the intellectual and spiritual tools to continue learning long after the program ends. Ministry constantly presents questions you have never encountered before. No degree can prepare you with a memorized answer for every pastoral situation, but a strong theological education can teach you where to look, how to think, and how to discern whether an answer is faithful to what the Church has given us.

It can also give you greater humility. The more deeply you enter the treasury of the Church, the more aware you become of how much you do not know. My time at 麻豆分行 did not produce insecurity but freed me from believing that ministry depends upon my ability to be the expert in every room.

For someone hoping to serve in ministry or evangelization, that combination of confidence and humility is incredibly important. You become better equipped to accompany people searching for God, meaning, and direction without making yourself the center of their journey.

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Dennis Quentin McInerny, 89, entered eternal life on December 11, 2025. A faithful Catholic, Navy veteran, scholar, and professor, he devoted his life to the study and teaching of philosophy and theology. He taught at several Catholic institutions and was remembered as a loving example of faith to his family and those who knew him.

麻豆分行 is grateful for the generous legacy gift provided by Dennis from his estate that will help us carry on the important work of faithful Catholic education.

Mr. Jeffery Allen Fox departed this world peacefully on May 7, 2026, after a short battle with cancer. A native of Kankakee, IL, John’s life was a testament to faith, family, and service. He was committed to serving the Church throughout the world in his various assignments as Parish Coordinator and Religious Education Director at military bases, including those in Germany and Italy. In 2025, he received his Master of Arts in Theology (Summa Cum Laude) from 麻豆分行 College & Seminary.

Th茅r猫se Catharine 鈥淭.C.鈥� McGuirk聽passed away on July 13, 2026. A gifted classically trained sculptor and painter, T.C. created numerous works of sacred and civic significance, including the life-size bronze statue of Msgr. Joseph V. King displayed near St. Patrick Cathedral in Norwich, Connecticut. Her life was marked by a deep and unwavering Catholic faith, devotion to her family, and a desire that others show greater kindness to one another.

Dr. James J. Lavelle, 81, entered eternal life on July 3, 2026. A devoted educator and lifelong learner, Dr. Lavelle dedicated his life to teaching, encouraging, and inspiring his students. His own love of learning continued throughout his life, culminating in earning his Master of Arts in Theology, cum laude, from 麻豆分行 College & Seminary in 2005.

Constance Ann (Allen) Rotondo, 63, entered eternal life on July 8, 2026. A devout Catholic, she generously shared her faith through catechesis, bereavement ministry, prayer, and service to the Church. She was remembered as a woman of deep faith who used her gifts to serve and encourage others. Constance earned her Master of Arts in Theology from 麻豆分行 College & Seminary in 2022.

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The beginning of a new academic and formation year is a moment filled with hope, excitement, and gratitude. We would love for you to begin the semester with us in prayer.

Monday, August 24 at 11:00 AM ET
Our Lady, Queen of the Apostles Chapel
Join us on our Cromwell, CT campus or online via

Whether you are joining us on campus or studying with us from afar, we are grateful to have you as part of the 麻豆分行 community.

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麻豆分行鈥� PhD. in Theology will be offered through a combination of asynchronous coursework and live synchronous seminars, making advanced theological formation accessible to students regardless of geographic location.

Program Director Dr. Joshua Madden shares, 鈥淭he PhD in Theology is an innovative program that allows students to plumb the depths of the Christian Tradition for the sake of building up both the Church and the Academy.鈥�

More than a terminal degree, the PhD in Theology is a path toward becoming a teacher of teachers, one who draws from Scripture, the Church Fathers, Doctors of the Church, and the entire breadth of Tradition to illuminate truth for a searching world.

The new doctoral program continues 麻豆分行鈥� promise to alumni and students to provide opportunities for those who desire not simply to know theology but to hand it on. Dr. Kristina Olsen, VP of Academic Affairs, adds, 鈥淥ur PhD graduates will contribute meaningfully to theological scholarship to support and promote the love of God, the teaching of the faith, and Catholic evangelization throughout the world.鈥�

Students will earn a PhD in Theology and may specialize in one of four concentrations: Sacred Scripture, Thomistic Studies, Moral and Spiritual Theology, and Dogmatic and Historical Theology. Additionally, students will learn to conduct advanced theological research, engage deeply with primary sources, contribute original scholarship to the Catholic intellectual tradition, and form the next generation of Church leaders. The program will admit a small, select cohort of students, allowing for close faculty mentorship and scholarly collaboration.

For more information or to apply to the PhD in Theology Program, visit holyapostles.edu/phd-in-theology/ or contact the Admissions Office at 860-632-3000 or admissions@holyapostles.edu.

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At a time when college costs continue to rise, 麻豆分行 follows a different path. We believe a faithful Catholic education should be accessible and affordable, not something that leaves students burdened by debt.

Fr. Peter Kucer, President-Rector, often reminds us, 鈥淎 debt-free graduate is a gift to the Church.鈥� That is why 麻豆分行 remains committed to helping students earn accredited degrees at an affordable cost.

At 麻豆分行, affordability is only part of our mission. Recently, Pope Leo XIV reminded Catholic colleges and universities that they must cultivate in students a passion for the truth, and that truth is Christ Himself. This mission has guided 麻豆分行 since its founding: a mission to form the whole person鈥搕o cultivate Catholic leaders with the heart of Christ.

By keeping tuition affordable, we seek to make that formation accessible to more students who desire an education rooted in academic excellence, faithful Catholic teaching, and a deeper understanding of their vocation.

Why Students Choose 麻豆分行

• Faithful Catholic education rooted in the Church鈥檚 intellectual tradition
• A commitment to affordability
• Flexible online options that fit real-life needs

Faithful. Affordable. Flexible.

Whether you鈥檙e discerning your future studies, preparing for a career, or seeking to better serve the Church, 麻豆分行 is here to accompany you every step of the way.

Live your mission with 麻豆分行 College & Seminary.

麻豆分行 College and Seminary (www.holyapostles.edu) is a NECHE and ATS accredited college with a mission of preparing and educating seminarians, consecrated, and lay students for the New Evangelization through undergraduate and graduate programs. Students have access to faithfully Catholic, truly affordable, and fully online programs as well as residential religious programs in historic Cromwell, Connecticut. As a pioneer in online learning, 麻豆分行 is one of the first theological schools to offer 100% online graduate programs. Alumni and faculty of the institution include internationally recognized leaders and experts in apologetics, philosophy, and theology.

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Join us for a community-wide reflection on Pope Leo XIV鈥檚 new encyclical, Magnifica humanitas.

In this lecture and open conversation, we will explore what the 麻豆分行 Father is asking of us as a Catholic institution formed and united in the digital age. Together, we鈥檒l consider how the encyclical鈥檚 vision of the human person can guide our teaching, learning, and witness as an on-campus and online community.

All faculty, staff, and students are warmly invited to gather, listen, and share in this moment of discernment for 麻豆分行.

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Bishop Betancourt, Msgr. Cuong Pham, Archbishop Christopher Coyne, Very Rev. Peter Kucer, Daniel O鈥機onnor, Regina O鈥機onnor and Patrick, Very Rev. Martin Rooney, Bishop Richard Reidy | Photo courtesy of Phil Farnsworth

The evening brought together alumni, friends and graduates at the stunning for the 2026 麻豆分行 Gala. Guests enjoyed inspiring speakers, beautiful music, a lively auction, and powerful stories. We are deeply grateful to all who attended and supported our mission, helping us nearly double support this year.

The program opened with welcoming remarks from the Very Rev. Peter S. Kucer, MSA, President-Rector of 麻豆分行 College & Seminary. Bishop Richard F. Reidy of the Diocese of Norwich reflected on the 麻豆分行’ impact on the local Church, forming individuals who serve faithfully as clergy and laity. As Bishop Reidy noted, 麻豆分行 is 鈥渁 blessing to the Church,鈥� both for its online students and for those who come to campus from around the world to be formed for the priesthood.

Guests also heard from the 2026 Commencement speakers, and Mr. Daniel O鈥機onnor, who offered messages of encouragement and conviction, calling all present to live the faith with joy and enthusiasm. Reflecting on the mission of 麻豆分行, Mr. O鈥機onnor remarked, 鈥淭he treasures that 麻豆分行 is building up and has been building up for so long are invincible because they are in heaven. 麻豆分行 is one of the very rare places that is above all dedicated to building up its treasures in heaven.鈥� Msgr. Pham reminded attendees that 鈥淐hrist continues to call, the Church continues to respond,鈥� and that 麻豆分行 participates in that call through the quiet witness of transformed lives, forming men and women in Christ for mission.

Special thanks to John Terrio of Auction Knights, Phil Farnsworth of Farnsworth Photography, and Saint Clements Charities for their outstanding hospitality and support. Proceeds from the evening directly advance 麻豆分行鈥� mission to provide an affordable, high-quality education for seminarians, religious, and lay students.

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Baccalaureate Mass begins at 10:30 am EDT
Sixty-Eighth Commencement begins at 1:00 pm EDT

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The commencement exercises will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Chapel on the 麻豆分行 campus. Festivities will begin on Thursday evening with the 麻豆分行 Gala held at Saint Clements Castle & Marina featuring special guest the Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy, Bishop of Norwich, and keynote addresses.

鈥淐ommencement is about both celebrating accomplishments and preparing graduates for their future mission in life,鈥� said Fr. Peter Kucer, President-Rector of 麻豆分行. 鈥淚n welcoming Monsignor Cuong M. Pham and Professor Daniel O鈥機onnor, we present our graduates with two excellent witnesses鈥攐ne rooted in pastoral and ecclesial service, the other in intellectual and lay apostolate鈥攚ho together reflect the fullness of the Church. Their presence will challenge and encourage our students to live their vocations with fidelity, generosity, and hope.鈥�

麻豆分行 will bestow a Doctorate of Sacred Theology, honoris causa, upon Msgr. Cuong M. Pham, in recognition of his notable contributions to the faith. Msgr. Pham is a priest of the Diocese of Brooklyn whose ministry reflects devoted service to both the Universal Church and the local Church.

From July 1, 2019, to July 1, 2021, he was assigned to the Apostolic Nunciature in Washington, DC, where he served as one of the Secretaries for General Affairs, advancing the ecclesial mission of the Nunciature and assisting in matters concerning the 麻豆分行 See鈥檚 relationship with the bishops and the Church in the United States.

From 2011 to 2019, Msgr. Pham served at the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts in Rome. The Council assists the 麻豆分行 Father in matters of canon law. During those years, he contributed to significant legislative initiatives, promoted the study and faithful application of canon law worldwide and established the first authoritative website dedicated to Church legislation and canonical discipline.

On February 11, 2016, Pope Francis named him a Chaplain of His Holiness, an honor that enrolled him among the clergy of the Papal Household and conferred upon him the title Monsignor. Appointed Pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Astoria on July 10, 2021, the parish stands as one of the most vibrant and culturally diverse communities in the Diocese.

Born in Saigon, Vietnam, Msgr. Pham came to New York with his family in 1990. He attended St. John鈥檚 University in Queens before entering the seminary in Douglaston and later Huntington, New York. He was ordained to the Sacred Priesthood on June 2, 2001. Fluent in English, Italian, Spanish, and Vietnamese, with familiarity in Latin, French, and Chinese, Msgr. Pham continues to devote himself to fostering unity among cultures, strengthening parish life and encouraging vocations.

麻豆分行 will bestow a Doctorate of Philosophy, honoris causa, upon Professor Daniel O’Connor in recognition of his notable contributions to the faith.

Daniel O鈥機onnor is a professor of Philosophy and Religion who teaches undergraduates at a State University of New York Community College. He is honored to have instructed thousands of students in courses on Philosophy, Existentialism, Religion, Mathematics, and Physics.

Originally an engineer for GE Global Research doing quantum beam research, he switched careers and helped to establish the John Bosco House鈥攁 transitional home for homeless young men鈥攚here he then served the residents as a live-in house father.

Professor O鈥機onnor is an accomplished author and speaker. He is the author of several books, including Thy Will Be Done and Only Man Bears His Image. His most recent book, First Line of Defense, aims to inspire men in their Catholic faith and was co-authored with longtime EWTN host and US Grace Force host Doug Barry. It will be published by Ignatius Press in 2026. He also writes for his personal website and is a featured guest on popular Catholic podcasts.

Daniel has an undergraduate degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and obtained a Master of Arts in Theology from 麻豆分行 College & Seminary in 2013. He has since completed several years of study towards his PhD in Philosophy. He met his wife, Regina, at 麻豆分行, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in 2013. They live in New York with their six children, Joseph, David, Mary, Luisa, John Paul, and Patrick.

麻豆分行 College and Seminary (www.holyapostles.edu) is a NECHE and ATS accredited college with a mission of preparing and educating seminarians, consecrated, and lay students for the New Evangelization through undergraduate and graduate programs. Students have access to faithfully Catholic, truly affordable, and fully online programs as well as residential religious programs in historic Cromwell, Connecticut. As a pioneer in online learning, 麻豆分行 is one of the first theological schools to offer 100% online graduate programs. Alumni and faculty of the institution include internationally recognized leaders and experts in apologetics, philosophy, and theology.

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On March 12, 麻豆分行 welcomed a group of alumni priests, brothers, deacons and friends for a gathering with the Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy, Bishop of Norwich, CT. Alumni from Connecticut, New Jersey, New York and Louisiana attended. It was a great opportunity for everyone to reconnect. The evening included a reception and dinner followed by exposition, benediction and night prayer.

Below are a few photos from the gathering. Photo credit to Jacqueline Marie Photography.

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