EPISODE 1: Dr. Joe Kelley- A lifetime Augustinian reflects on priesthood and personhood

Join us for the first episode of the Secular City, Sacred City podcast! Our first guest is Dr. Joseph Kelley, professor of religious and theological studies for undergraduate and graduate classes at Merrimack College. Dr. Kelley is also the most recent recipient of the Merrimack College St. Augustine Medal, an award presented annually to a member of the Merrimack community who best embodies the values, teachings and mission of Saint Augustine.

Dr. Kelley has worked at Merrimack since 1974 and has had a myriad of roles and responsibilities across campus ministry, academics, student life and development. One of the leading scholars of Saint Augustine internationally, Dr. Kelley tells us of his arriving and departing from the Augustinian priesthood, as well as, his 50+ years teaching and serving the college community.