Fr. Anthony Ciorra, Ph.D., is a leading expert on Christian spirituality. In recognition of his ministry in the Church, Pope John Paul II awarded him the pontifical honor Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice in 1999. In 2000, he was awarded the Caritas Centennial Award for his work in lay ministry and the Spirit of RENEW Award for his work in interreligious dialogue and ecumenism. His publications include Everyday Mysticism (Crossroad, 1995), Beauty: A Path to God (Paulist Press, 2013), and Moral Formation in the Parish (Alba House, 1998).Fr. Ciorra holds graduate degrees in psychology, spirituality, and pastoral theology. He earned his Ph.D. in Historical Theology from Fordham University. Currently, he is Assistant Vice President for Mission and Catholic Identity at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut. Prior to assuming this post, Fr. Ciorra occupied a number of leadership positions in higher education and beyond, including: dean of the Graduate School of Religion and Religious Education at Fordham University; director of the Center for Theological and Spiritual Development at the College of St. Elizabeth; and director of the Center for Spiritual Development for the Archdiocese of New York.Fr. Ciorra’s professional experience ranges from parish life and preaching to teaching and administration to retreat work and formation ministries. He gives workshops and retreats throughout the world and is active in creating programs for interreligious dialogue among Jews, Christians, and Muslims.
Praise for Anthony Ciorra
“I highly recommend any course by Fr. Anthony Ciorra. His delivery is great, his reflections [are] thoughtful, and [his] questions are challenging. I would have enjoyed having him as a professor. His illustrations are practical.”– Michael Harrison,San Antonio, TX
“Anthony Ciorra—a born teacher—clear and inspiring.”– Sr. Michael,Seaham, County Durham, UK
“Very personable!”– Margaret Gardner,Verona, NJ
Newsh18 –
Very informative
The program was just what I wanted – a thorough introduction to the great spiritual mystics of the Catholic faith. I thought Fr. Ciorra’s delivery was great in that it felt like we were sitting together and he was explaining the material to me. I really enjoyed listening to this program.
Matthew McCormack, Malden, MA USA –
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Well thought out and delivered course.
Kathleen –
Fr. Ciorra does an amazing job!
Fr. Ciorra does an amazing job of organizing and presenting a vast amount of material in a way that makes it accessible. He is knowledgeable, thorough, and clear, and both his faith and his humility shine through his presentations.
Janine –
an excellent overview
This course gives an excellent overview of the manner in which living the faith has altered through the centuries.
Fr Henry B., Philippines –
Fall Survey: October 2016
This course helped me to get deeper roots into my own spirituality which is basically based on St Francis de Sales. It gave me a great appreciation for my own roots and a sense of satisfaction to know where I was coming from.
Anonymous –
Winter Survey: January 2017
I learned a great deal and enjoyed every bit of it.
Bob S., CA –
Winter Survey: January 2017
The History of Christian Spirituality (Father Ciorra) is one always return to. I never fail to gwet something new.
Tom K., WI –
Spring Survey: April 2017
It is a wonderful survey of how history and spirituality interplay in the West.