Our Faculty
All Catholic Biblical School faculty are Roman Catholics who are actively engaged in their faith and are in good standing in their parish communities. They all hold advanced theological degrees at the graduate level and have cultivated expertise in adult faith formation.
Dr. Thomas Casey
Teaches alumni/ae course offerings
S.T.M (New Testament) Union Theological Seminary, New York, NY
Ph.D. (Biblical Studies / New Testament) Catholic University of America, Washington, DC
Ms. Alexis Chacchia
Teaches CBS 100, 200, 300 and 400
M.R.E. (Youth and Young Adult Ministry) Fordham University, Bronx, NY
Mr. Joseph Coray
Teaches CBS 100 and 200
M.A. Saint Bernard’s Institute at Albany. Rochester, NY (Theology)
Former Ph.D. Candidate, Loyola University, Chicago, IL (New Testament)
Ms. Amy Ekeh
Teaches CBS 200 and 400
B.A. (Theology) University of Dallas, Irving, TX
M.A. (Theology) Catholic University of America, Washington, DC
Website: http://www.amyekeh.com/
Ms. Barbara Jean Daly Horell, Archdiocesan Director of Catholic Biblical School
catholic.biblical.school@aohct.org
Teaches CBS 100, 200, 300 and 400
M.T.S. (Biblical Studies) Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
Post-masters Certificate (Spirituality) Boston College, Newton, MA
Ms. Judith Kostelni
Teaches CBS 300 and 400
Fr. Jeremiah N. Murasso
Teaches CBS 300 and 400
M.A. (Philosophy), M.A. (Dogmatic Theology) The Gregorian University, Rome
M.A. (Education, Applied Psychology) Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT
C.A.S. (School Administration and School Psychology) Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT
Ph.D. (Pastoral Psychology) The Gregorian University, Rome
Ed.D. (Education)—The Graduate Theological Foundation, Mishawaka, IN
Psy.D. (Psychology)—The Graduate Theological Foundation, Mishawaka, IN
Deacon Dr. Robert Pallotti
Teaches CBS 200
M.A. (Religious Studies) Saint Joseph College, West Hartford, CT
D.Min. Graduate Theological Foundation, Mishawaka, IN
Ms. Melissa Pucci
Teaches CBS 100
Ms. Linda Ward
Teaches CBS 100
M.S. Adelphi University, Garden City, NY (Special Education)
Professional Diploma Fordham University (Educational Administration)
M.A. Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, Huntington, NY (Theology)
Faculty Portal
Instructions for accessing the instructor portal:
- Log into the portal by entering your password into the field below the blue "Please Login" notice, and click on the "Login" button.
- Passwords are case sensitive.
- Passwords are assigned upon hiring. If you’ve forgotten your password, please email the director at Catholic.Biblical.School@aohct.org
You can access the Faculty Portal by clicking here.
Academic Forms:
For more information, please contact:
BJ Daly Horell
Archdiocesan Director of the Catholic Biblical School
860-242-5573 ext. 2679
Catholic.Biblical.School@aohct.org