Board of Trustees

Governance of the Josephinum

The Josephinum is governed by a Board of Trustees comprised of many bishops from dioceses throughout the country, as well as experienced priests, religious, and lay trustees. The Apostolic Nuncio to the United States serves as the Josephinum’s chancellor; the Bishop of Columbus serves as Vice-Chancellor. The Board of Trustees oversees seminary operations, including finances and policies and procedures.

Board of Trustees

  • His Eminence
    Christophe Cardinal Pierre
    Apostolic Nuncio to the United States of America
    Chancellor
  • Most Reverend
    Earl K. Fernandes
    Bishop of Columbus
    Vice-Chancellor
  • Most Reverend
    Richard Henning
    Bishop of Providence
    Chair of the Board
  • Most Reverend
    Steven J. Raica
    Bishop of Birmingham
    Vice-Chair of the Board
  • Very Reverend
    Steven P. Beseau
    Rector/President
    Pontifical College Josephinum
  • Mr. Charles Bramlage
    CEO, Yamo Pharmaceuticals
    Columbus, Ohio
  • Sister Anne Catharine Burleigh, OP
    Vicaress General, Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia
    Nashville, Tennessee
  • Dr. Perry J. Cahall
    School of Theology
    Pontifical College Josephinum
  • ​ Sister Anthony Mary Diago, RSM
    Director of the Office of Consecrated Life
    Diocese of Phoenix
  • Mr. James O'Connor
    Vice President for Administration; Treasurer
    Pontifical College Josephinum
  • ​ Dr. Douglas C. Fortner
    College of Liberal Arts
    Pontifical College Josephinum
  • Most Reverend
    John C. Iffert
    Bishop of Covington
  • Mr. J. David Karam
    President, Sbarro, LLC
    Dublin, Ohio ​
  • Mr. Patrick Madrid
    Author, Speaker, Host
    Relevant Radio
  • Most Reverend
    W. Shawn McKnight
    Bishop of Jefferson City
  • Most Reverend
    Jeffrey M. Monforton
    Bishop of Steubenville
  • Deacon
    Stephen Petrill
    Professor, Department of Psychology
    The Ohio State University
  • Mr. Joseph Testa
    Past Tax Commissioner, State of Ohio 2011-2019
    Columbus, Ohio
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