Staff

Staff

TBA

TBA

Máire Byrne

Máire Byrne  

Academic Education:

  • St Patrick’s College, Maynooth, Co Kildare Doctoral Degree in Theology (PhD)  2003-2007
  • Master’s Degree in Theology (MTh) 2001-2003
  • Baccalaureate in Theology & Arts (BATh)   1998-2001
  • National University of Ireland, Maynooth, Co Kildare Professional Diploma in Education (PDE)   2011-2012
Recent Publications: 
  • “God (Titles and Epithets) Christianity” The Encyclopedia of the Bible and Its Reception, De Gruyter, 2014.
  • “Biblical Literacy: The Irish Situation,” Ways of Knowing, T&T Clark, September 2014.
  • “Christian Blogging,” Treasures of Irish Christianity 2, Veritas, 2013.
  • “Comparative Theology and the Flood Narrative,” Opening Heaven’s Floodgates, Gorgias Press, 2013.
  • The Names of God in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam: A Basis for Interfaith Dialogue, Continuum, 2011.
  • “The Divine Designations in Biblical Texts: Towards a Hermeneutical Model,” Text, Theology, and Trowel: Recent research into the Hebrew Bible, Scranton, PA: Scranton Univ Press, 2010.
  • “The Influence of Egyptian Throne Names on Isaiah 9:5: A Reassessment in Light of the Divine Designations in the Book of Isaiah,” A Land Like Your Own, Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock, 2010.
  • “Rethinking Irish Catholic Identity,” Studying Faith, Practicing Peace, Irish Peace Centres, 2010.
 

CIBI Modules:

Máire Byrne is module author of:
  • Induction module.
  • Long Essay Preparation Modules.
  • Dissertation Preparation Module.
     

 

Roderick Campbell Guion OCDS

Roderick Campbell Guion OCDS Roderick Campbell Guion OCDS is a module author for the Carmelite Institute of Britain and Ireland (CIBI): Academic Education:
  • 2016 PhD in Theology for a thesis on Elizabeth of the Trinity (London)
  • 2009 MA in Christian Spirituality. The Development of the Mystical Tradition until c.1500 (London)
  • 2006 Dip HE in Gaelic and Related Studies. History of the Gàidhealtachd and the early Celtic Church (Sabhal Mòr Ostaig/UHI)
  • 1994 MBA (Henley)
  • 1975 B Arch (hons) (Edinburgh)
Publications:
  • Saints and Spiritualities Explored: Elizabeth of the Trinity. (The Faith Companion February 2017).
  • Spiritualité Victimale and Elizabeth of the Trinity: A Journey of Surrender and Love. (Mount Carmel, October 2016)

CIBI Modules: Module author of:
  • S12: St Elizabeth of the Trinity: A Trinitarian Mystic.
  • MTh10: Elizabeth of the Trinity and the Mystic Tradition.

Joseph Egan SMA

Joseph Egan SMA Joseph Egan MSC is a module author, corrector and Academic Board member of the Carmelite Institute of Britain and Ireland: Academic Education:
  • BSc (National University of Ireland) 1976;
  • BD (St Patrick’s College, Maynooth) 1979;
  • STD (Doctorate in Theology, Gregorian University, Rome) 1989.
  Recent Publications:
  • Brave Heart of Jesus: Mel Gibson’s Postmodern Way of the Cross. Dublin: Columba Press, 2004
  • The Godless Delusion: Dawkins and the Limits of Human Sight. Oxford and Bern: Peter Lang, 2009.
  • From Misery to Hope: Encountering God in the Abyss of Suffering. Oxford and Bern: Peter Lang, 2010.
  CIBI Modules: Joseph Egan is module author of:
  • T03: Faith and Revelation.
  • T16: The Mystery of the Triune God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
   

Therese-Marie of the Holy Face OCD

Therese-Marie of the Holy Face OCD Therese-Marie is a module author, corrector and Academic Board member of the Carmelite Institute of Britain and Ireland (CIBI). She is also a graduate of CIBI having completed the Diploma in  Spirituality (Carmelite Studies) Academic Education:
  • 2013: Diploma in Carmelite Studies, Carmelite Institute of Britain and Ireland, accredited by the Milltown Institute of Philosophy and Theology.
  • 1974: Cambridge Certificate in Religious Knowledge (University of Cambridge)(6 papers:  The Religion of Israel to 587 BC; Jewish Religion and Literature from 587 BC to   the Death of Herod the Great;  The Four Gospels; The Apostolic Church; Doctrines of the Christian Faith and their Biblical Foundation; Modern Church History.)
  • 1971-74: Lincoln Theological College. Attended lectures on Old Testament; New Testament; Doctrine; Liturgy and Worship; Pastoral Studies; Church History; Documents of Vatican II; Occasional Lectures on a wide range of subjects.
Recent Publications:
  • St. Thérèse of Lisieux (Hampton Carmel Booklet) 32 Pages, 2009.
  • St. Teresa of the Andes (Hampton Carmel Booklet) 32 Pages,2010.
  • St John of the Cross CIBI Initial level module, DC 36, 2014.
CIBI Modules: Therese-Marie is module author of:
  • S08: Sts Louis and Zélie Martin.
  • DC36: St John of the Cross.

Mary Forrest

Mary Forrest Mary Forrest, Carmelite Explorers, is a module corrector for the Carmelite Institute of Britain and Ireland. She is also a graduate of the Institute, having completed her M.A. Carmelite Studies in 2016. Academic Education:
  • 2016   M.A. Carmelite Studies,  York St John University, UK  
  • 2011  Diploma in Carmelite Spirituality,  Milltown Institute, Dublin
  • 1994  Ph.D.  National University of Ireland 
  • 1985 M.Sc.  Trinity College  University of Dublin    
  • 1979 B.Agr.Sc.  University College Dublin
  • 1975 Senior Certificate in Amenity Horticulture,  National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, Dublin   
Publications:
  • Mary Forrest, ‘Ephesus: City of St Paul’, Spirituality, Vol 12 no 66 (2006) 154-156.
  • Mary Forrest, ‘Carmelite Explorers’, Carmel in the World, LVI, N.1 (2017).
  • Mary Forrest, ‘Among the pots and pans’: St Teresa on Prayer and the Active Life,   Mount Carmel ,  Vol 65/4 (2017) 54-60.
  • Mary Forrest, ‘Applying Teresa of Avila’s Counsels on Prayer in the 21st century’, Carmel in the World, LVII N.2 (2018) 110-117.
 

Patrick Mullins OCarm

Patrick Mullins OCarm Pat Mullins OCarm is  Director of Studies, a module author and corrector with the Carmelite Institute of Britain and Ireland: Academic Education:
  • 1977;  Bachelor of Engineering; Civil Engineering; University College Galway;
  • 1983;  Bacc. Phil.; Philosophy;  The Milltown Institute of Theology and Philosophy, Dublin.
  • 1990: Doctorate; Systematic Theology:  The Gregorian University, Rome.
  • 2009: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD); Spirituality: The National University of Ireland.
  Recent Publications:
  • My Soul Shall Be Healed. The New Translation of the Missal. Dublin: Veritas, 2012.
  • St Albert of Jerusalem and the Roots of Carmelite Spirituality. Institutum Carmelitanum textus et studia historica carmelitana, 34. Rome: Edizioni Carmelitane, 2012.
  • “The Sources in the Earlier Latin Tradition of the References to Salvation in the Carmelite Rule” in The Mystery of Christ in the Fathers of the Church: Essays in Honour of D. Vincent Twomey SVD, edited by Janet E. Rutherford and David Woods (Dublin: Four Courts Press, 2012) pp. 179-191.
  • “Nourishment for the Human Spirit,” Milltown Studies 69 (2012) 1-35.
 

CIBI Modules:

Module author of:
  • MTh05: Reading St Edith Stein.
  • T02: The Sacramental Basis of Christain Living.
  • T04: The People of God.
  • T09: Chtisthology.
  • T10: Understanding the Charisms of Consecrated Life.
  • H07: The History of Female Contemplative Life and Recent Developments.
  • S05: Titus Brandsma.
  • S09: St Albert of Jerusalem.
  • DC25: Titus Brandsma.
  • DC35: Female Contemplative Life and Recent Developments.
  • DC40: St Albert of Jerusalem.
  • DC42: Who Founded the Carmelites?
  • DC43: The Charism of Consecrated Life
 

John Quigley OCDS

John Quigley OCDS John Quigley OCDS is a module corrector for the Carmelite Institute of Britain and Ireland. He is also a graduate of the Institute, having completed his Masters in Theology (Carmelite Studies).     Academic Education:
  • 2016  M.A. (Merit) Carmelite Studies York St. John University, UK.  Dissertation: “Elizabeth of the Trinity’s treatment of Divine Indwelling and Transformation in John of the Cross, as presented by Max Huot de Longchamp and Jean Rémy”
  • 2011  Diploma in Carmelite Spirituality,  Milltown Institute, Dublin
  • 1984  M.A. (Jure Oficii) Trinity College Dublin (University of Dublin)
  • 1981 Ph.D. National University of Ireland (U.C.D.) – Theoretical Solid State Physics & Chemistry
  • 1977 Awarded Hugh Ryan Memorial Medal (U.C.D.)
  • 1976 B. Sc. National University of Ireland (U.C.D.) – Chemistry & Mathematics
Positions Held:
  • Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Trinity College Dublin (1981 – present)
  • Lecturer in Quantum Chemistry, University College Dublin (1979 – 1980)
  • Professional Qualification: Member of the Institute of Chemistry in Ireland

Heather Ward OCDS

Heather Ward OCDS Heather Ward is a module author, corrector and Academic Board member of the Carmelite Institute of Britain and Ireland: Academic Education:
  • M.Ed. in Religious Education & Catechesis, with Distinction, at the Maryvale Institute, Birmingham, 1998
  • Ph.D. (Victorian Literature and theology) at the University of Nottingham, 1982
  • B.A. (Hons) First Class (English Studies) at the University of Nottingham, including the Cooper Prize (Exhibition) for the best results in Part One examinations.
  Recent Publications:
  •  “Happy are those who are called to his Supper”, introducing boys to the nuptial dimension of Holy Communion, The Sower, December, 2000.
  • “Metaphor in Theology: A Response to Prof Leukel-Schmidt” – in The Scandalous Prophet – The Way of Mission after Newbigin, ed. Foust, Hunsberger, Kirk & Ustorf, Eerdmans, 2001. (Papers from the Newbigin Colloquium, Birmingham, 1999)
  • “Earth’s Crammed with Heaven: The Sacramental Imagination of George MacDonald”, Chesterton Review, April 2001.
  • Christian Tradition in English Literature: Poetry, Plays & Short Prose, ed Paul Cavill, Heather Ward et al, Zondervan, 2007.
   

CIBI Modules:

Module author of:
  • S02: St John of the Cross, Carmelite, mystic and poet.
  • S06: St Elizabeth of the Trinity (with Marian Murphy).
  • S13: The Impact of God – Soundings from St John of the Cross.
  • DC07: The Carmelite School of Spirituality. Teresian Perpective. (with Philip Nelson)
  • DC11: Madam Acarie (Bl Mary of the Incarnation).
  • Dc12: Formation in Carmel. (with Mary St John OCD, Liam Finnerty OCD, Joseph Mothersill OCarm)
  • DC20: Jacques de Jésus – Au Revoir Les Elfants.
  • DC31: Carmel in Britain and Ireland, the beginnings.
  • DC32: The Third / Secular Orders from 1900 (with Johan Bergström-Allen and Monica O’Neill)