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Rev.

Christopher C. Moriconi, S.S.L., S.T.D.

Dean of Men, College Seminary; Assistant Professor, Department of Sacred Scripture

• E-mail: fr.cmoriconi@scs.edu

Father Christopher Moriconi was ordained to the Priesthood for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in 2014.
EDUCATION
  • Doctorate in Sacred Theology (Biblical Studies), S.T.D., Summa cum laude, The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. (2026)
  • Licentiate in Sacred Scripture, S.S.L., Magna cum laude, The Pontifical Biblical Institute, Rome, Italy (2023)
  • Master of Arts in Theology, M.A., Summa cum laude, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Wynnewood, PA (2014)
  • Master of Divinity, M.Div., Summa cum laude, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Wynnewood, PA (2013)
  • Bachelor of Music, B.M., Cum laude, Berklee College of Music, Boston (2005)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
  • Dean of Men, College Seminary, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, Ambler, PA (2026–)
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Sacred Scripture, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, Ambler, PA (2026–)
  • Doctoral Student in Biblical Studies, The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C., (2023-2025)
  • Full-Time Graduate Studies in Sacred Scripture, The Pontifical Biblical Institute, Rome, Italy (2020-2023)
  • Adjunct Faculty, School of Theological Studies, St. Charles Seminary (2019)
  • Administrative Secretary, Office of the Archbishop (2018-2020)
  • Parochial Vicar, St. Eleanor Parish, Collegeville, PA (2014-2018)
PUBLICATIONS
  • The Teaching of Free Will in Sir 15:11–20: A Text-Critical, Comparative, and Reception Exegetical Study. Deuterocanonical and Cognate Literature Series 68. Berlin: de Gruyter. Under Contract.
  • Review of André Villeneuve, Sirach. Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture; Grand Rapids, Baker Academic, 2025. CBQ 88.2 (April 2026): 377–378.
  • Review of Stephen Arden Long, Dynamics of Charity and Reciprocity in the Book of Sirach. Forschungen zum Alten Testament 2. Reihe 142. Tübingen: Mohr Siebeck, 2024. Biblica 105 (2024): 451—453.
  • “The Fullness of Peace: From Promise to Fulfillment in Christ.” Catholic Preaching Institute Gospel Reflection (May 2026)
  • “The Paraclete and the Presence: The Holy Spirit.” Catholic Preaching Institute Gospel Reflection (April 2026)
  • “Where the Way, the Truth, and the Life Remain With Us.” Catholic Preaching Institute Gospel Reflection (April 2026)
  • “Unlocking the hidden treasures of the ‘Our Father’.” CatholicPhilly.com (August 2022). https://catholicphilly.com/2022/08/catholic-spirituality/unlocking-the-hidden-treasures-of-the-our-father/
  • “Good Friday shows how suffering unleashes love in the world.” CatholicPhilly.com (April 2022). https://catholicphilly.com/2022/04/catholic-spirituality/good-friday-shows-how-suffering-unleashes-love-in-the-world/
  • “In resisting temptations, we are strengthened.” CatholicPhilly.com (March 2022). https://catholicphilly.com/2022/03/catholic-spirituality/in-resisting-temptations-we-are-strengthened/
  • “As Lent begins, we fast for peace and renew our lives.” CatholicPhilly.com (March 2022). https://catholicphilly.com/2022/03/catholic-spirituality/as-lent-begins-we-fast-for-peace-and-renew-our-lives/
  • “Keep Reverence for Christ in Communion, in Hand or Tongue.” CatholicPhilly.com (March 2020). https://catholicphilly.com/2020/03/commentaries/keep-reverence-for-christ-in-communion-in-hand-or-tongue/
PRESENTATIONS
  • “The Reception of Sir 15:11–20 in the Works of St. Augustine,” Catholic Biblical Association, 88th International Meeting, Loyola University, Maryland (2026)
  • “The Eucharist in the Lives of the Saints,” Eucharistic Devotions, St. Bernard of Clairvaux Parish, Indiana, PA (2026)
  • “Sir 15:11–20 and Sir 22:27(33)–23:6: A Comparative and Reception Exegetical Study,” Catholic Biblical Association, Mid-Atlantic Regional Meeting, Villanova University (2026)
  • “The Acts of the Apostles: A Critical Introduction,” Presentation to the School of Diaconal Formation, St. Charles Seminary, Ambler (2026)
  • “The Penitential Psalms,” Lenten Mission, St. Bede the Venerable Parish, Holland, PA (2026)
  • “The Wisdom of Ben Sira in the Advent Season,” Advent Retreat for Knights of Columbus, St. Margaret Parish, Narberth (2025)
  • “Jesus, the Lamb of God,” Institute for Christian Formation Presentation, St. Charles Seminary, Wynnewood (2024)
  • “Pride and Sin in Sirach 10:13,” Lenten Talk for Seminarians, St. Charles Seminary, Wynnewood (2024)
  • “Ars Celebrandi: The Sacred Art of Liturgy in the Catholic Tradition,” Lector and Extraordinary Ministers’ Workshop, St. Bernadette Parish, Drexel Hill (2023)
  • “For You Have Need of Endurance” (Heb. 10:36), Day of Recollection for Seminarians, St. Charles Seminary, Wynnewood (2021)
  • “Hans Urs von Balthasar: Our Guide as we Journey toward the Incarnation,” Advent Talk for Religious Sisters, Archdiocesan Pastoral Center, Philadelphia (2018)
  • “Back to the Basics: Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving," Lenten Lecture for the Parents, Holy Cross Regional Catholic School, Collegeville (2018)
  • “The Authentic Lay Apostolate,” Lector and Extraordinary Ministers’ Day of Recollection, St. Eleanor, Collegeville (2017)
  • “How to Raise Catholic Kids,” Talk for Parents at the Regina Luminis Academy, Berwyn (2017)
  • “Evangelization through Beauty,” Liturgical Musicians’ Day of Recollection, St. Eleanor, Collegeville (2016)
  • “Finding Happiness,” Theology on Tap Talk for Metanoia Young Adult Group (2015)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
  • Member, International Society for the Study of Deuterocanonical and Cognate Literature (ISDCL) (2025–)
  • Member, Alumni Association for the Pontifical Biblical Institute (2023–)
  • Member, Catholic Biblical Association (CBA) (2023–)
  • Member, Society for Biblical Literature (SBL) (2023–)
  • Spiritual Director for Seminarian Retreats (2019–2020)
  • Building and Grounds Committee of the Board of Trustees, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary (2019–2020)
  • Ad Hoc Committee on the Relocation/Affiliation of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary (2018–2019)
  • Chair, Vocation Committee for Deanery Five, Montgomery County, PA (2017–2018)
  • Search Committee for Director of Sacred Music, St. Eleanor, Collegeville, PA (2017)
  • Chaplain, Legion of Mary, Collegeville, PA (2015–2018)
  • Chaplain, Metanoia Young Adult Group, Montgomery County, PA (2015–2018)
  • Papal Entourage during WMOF – Assistant to Msgr. Guido Marini, Master of Apostolic Ceremonies (2015)
  • Search Committee for Director of Sacred Music, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Wynnewood, PA (2015)
  • Chaplain, Newman Club, Ursinus College, Collegeville, PA (2014–2018)
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

GRANTS, AWARDS & CERTIFICATES:

  • Certificate in Seminary Formation, Seminary Formation Council, Boynton Beach, FL (2026)
  • Graduate Student Association Dissertation Grant – Catholic University, Washington, D.C. (2024)                   
  • Valedictorian, St. Charles Seminary (2014)
  • The Matthew H. McCloskey, III Award for Excellence in Homiletics (2014)
  • The Joseph Howard Tyson, Jr. Award for Excellence in Homiletics (2013)
  • The Joseph Fricker Award for Excellence in Homiletics (2012)
  • Completion of Ten-Week Spiritual Formation Program for Diocesan Seminarians (IPF) (2011)

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCIES (cf. 1 Cor 13:1):

  • Ancient Languages: Biblical Hebrew, Biblical Aramaic, Syriac, and Koine Greek (Reading Competence)
  • Modern Languages: Italian, French, Spanish, and German (Reading Competence)
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