The Staff
Allen Hall's staff have been divided into the following categories. Follow the links for the permanent members of staff to find further details and contact information.
- Formation Team
- Academic Staff
- Pastoral Team
- Pastoral/Spiritual/Human Development
- Administrative Staff
Rector |
Vice Rector |
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| Canon Paul McGinn | Fr Anthony Dwyer |
Formation Advisors |
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| Fr John Hemer MHM | Sr Bernadette Hunston SCJA |
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| Rev. Dr Stephen Wang | Fr Francesco Donega Rector of the Redemptoris Mater House of Formation |
Spiritual Director |
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| Rev. Dr Dermot Power | |
Academic Staff |
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| Canon Charles Acton Dean of Studies |
Rev. Dr Francis Selman Dean of Philosophy |
| Rev. Dom. Alexander Bevan OSB (Latin) | |
| Fr John Conneely (Canon Law) | |
| Fr Francesco Donega (Liturgy, Systematic Theology) | |
| Fr Peter Harris (Church History) | |
| Fr John Hemer MHM (Scripture, Biblical Greek) | |
| Sr Bernadette Hunston SCJA (Spiritual Theology) | |
| Rev. Dr Anthony Meredith SJ (Patristics) | |
| Rev. Dr Joseph O'Hanlon (Scripture) | |
| Rev. Dr Dermot Power (Spirituality, Systematic Theology) | |
| Fr Aidan Rossiter CJ (Liturgy) | |
| Prof. Clemens Sedmak (Theology) | |
| Rev. Dr Stephen Wang (Philosophy, Systematic Theology) | |
Pastoral Team |
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| Fr Anthony Dwyer Pastoral Director |
Miss Sally McAllister Pastoral Coordinator |
| Rev. Dr Stephen Wang (Pastoral Reflection) | |
| Sr Petronia Williams OSM (Pastoral Supervisor, Pastoral Reflection) | |
Pastoral/Spiritual/Human Development |
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| Sr Bernadette Hunston SCJA (Pastoral Theology, Spirituality) | |
| Miss Sally McAllister (Pastoral Theology) | |
| Miss Letitia Nicoll (Vocal Communications) | |
| Mr Andrew Parkin (Music Tutor) | |
| Rev. Dr Dermot Power (Spirituality) | |
| Sr Margaret Taylor (Sexuality & Celibacy) | |
| Rev. Dr Stephen Wang (Pastoral Theology) | |
| Dr Clare Watkins (Pastoral Theology) | |
Administrative Staff |
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| Mr Gerald Daly Administrator |
Mrs Helena Duckett PA to the Rector and Formation Team |
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| Miss Mary Aldridge Receptionist and Conference and Accommodation Coordinator |
Mr Karl Bennett Catering Manager |
| Rev. Dr Francis Selman (Librarian) | |
Canon Paul McGinn
Rector
Enquiries for the Rector may be made through Mrs Helena Duckett.
Tel: (020) 7349 5600
Fax: (020) 7349 5601
Email:
Fr Anthony Dwyer
Vice Rector
Pastoral Director
Lectures:
- Pastoral Theology
- Homiletics
Enquiries for the Vice Rector may be made through Mrs Helena Duckett.
Tel: (020) 7349 5600
Fax: (020) 7349 5601
Email:
Fr John Hemer MHM STB LSS
Formation Advisor
Lectures:
- Introduction to Old Testament
- Pentateuch
- Johannine Writings
- Biblical Greek
Enquiries for the Formation Team may be made through Mrs Helena Duckett.
Tel: (020) 7349 5600
Fax: (020) 7349 5601
Email:
Sr Bernadette Hunston SCJA BA MTh
Formation Advisor
Lectures:
- Pastoral Theology
- Spiritual Theology
Enquiries for the Formation Team may be made through Mrs Helena Duckett.
Tel: (020) 7349 5622
Fax: (020) 7349 5601
Email:
Rev. Dr Stephen Wang MA PhL STL PhD
Formation Advisor
Lectures:
- Philosophical Anthropology
- Philosophical Ethics
- Fundamental Theology
- Introduction to Catholicism
- Pastoral Theology
Enquiries for the Formation Team may be made through Mrs Helena Duckett.
Tel: (020) 7349 5608
Fax: (020) 7349 5601
Email:
Fr Francesco Donega STB SLL
Formation Advisor
Rector of the Redemptoris Mater House of Formation
Lectures:
- Introduction to Liturgy (I)
- Introduction to Liturgy (II)
- Sacraments of Baptism & Confirmation
- Penance & Anointing
Enquiries for the Formation Team may be made through Mrs Helena Duckett.
Tel: (020) 7723 9364
Fax: (020) 7349 5601
Email:
Rev. Dr Dermot Power BA BD STL STD
Spiritual Director
Lectures:
- Spiritual Theology
- The Mystery of Christ
Enquiries for the Formation Team may be made through Mrs Helena Duckett.
Tel: (020) 7349 5600
Fax: (020) 7349 5601
Email:
Canon Charles Acton STL
Dean of Studies
Lectures:
- Theology of the Trinity
- Soteriology I
- Soteriology II
Enquiries for the Formation Team may be made through Mrs Helena Duckett.
Tel: (020) 7349 5600
Fax: (020) 7349 5601
Email:
Rev. Dr Francis Selman MA MTh PhD PhL
Dean of Philosophy
Librarian
Lectures:
- Introduction to Philosophy & Logic
- History of Philosophy
- Epistemology
- Metaphysics
- Natural Theology
If you wish to contact Fr Francis, please do so through Mrs Helena Duckett.
Miss Sally McAllister
Pastoral Coordinator
Lectures:
- Pastoral Theology
Tel: (020) 7349 5612
Fax: (020) 7349 5601
Email:
Mr Gerald Daly BA
Administrator
Gerald is responsible for the day-to-day and financial administration of Allen Hall, including the WEEF (Westminster Ecclesiastical Education Fund).
Tel: (020) 7349 5606
Fax: (020) 7349 5601
Email:
Mrs Helena Duckett
PA to the Rector and Formation Team
Tel: (020) 7349 5786
Fax: (020) 7349 5601
Email:
Miss Mary Aldridge
Receptionist
Conference and Accommodation Coordinator
Please contact Mary with any queries about conference bookings and other enquiries about the use of Allen Hall's facilities.
Tel: (020) 7349 5600
Fax: (020) 7349 5601
Email:


