PhD International Psychology (Trauma & Service) – The Chicago School of Professional Psychology – Chicago, IL
MEd Clinical Mental Health Counseling – DePaul University – Chicago, IL
MA Pastoral Theology – St. Vincent School of Theology, Quezon City
AB Philosophy – Adamson University, Manila
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Fr. John Era is currently Director of Formation in De Paul House, and has been teaching in St. Vincent School of Theology (SVST) since 2016. He is also the AMRSP-Inter-Congregational Review Board Director since 2019. Some of his pastoral responsibilities include Campus Ministry Director of Adamson University, Pre-Internal Seminary Student Director of St. Vincent Seminary, and Associate Pastor of St. Stephen Church in Des Plaines, Illinois.
LECTURE-SEMINAR-WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS
“From Trauma to Healing: Improving Mental Health Among Religious Communities”
“Boundary Violations: What Happens When Priests Commit Abuses?” Cabustam Clergy, Cagayan de Oro, November 5, 2019.
“The Clergy Sexual Abuse Scandal: The Challenges and Opportunities in Accompanying the Young in the World Today.” Association of Major Religious Superiors in the Philippines, Iloilo City, July 16, 2019.
“Using Situational Crime Prevention Framework in Preventing Clergy Sexual Abuse.” National Institute for Seminary Formators, Baguio October 22-26, 2018.
“Understanding Alcoholism” San Agustin Center of Studies Mass Media Center, Quezon City, January 13, 2018.
“Mabuting Magulang: Raising Good Filipino Children While Working Abroad.” Iwata City, Japan, April 16, 2017.
“Contemporary Counseling Skills for Vincentian Formators.” Villa Sta. Luisa, Tagaytay City, March 31-April 2, 2017.
“Pakikiramay at Pakikinig sa Mga Taong Biktima ng Droga: Developing Culturally Appropriate Interventions and Listening Skills for Victims of Drug Abuse and the War on Drugs in the Philippines.” St. Vincent School of Theology, Quezon City, March 11, 2017.
“Understanding the Root Cause of Drug Addiction.” Maryhill School of Theology, Quezon City, February 11, 2017.
“Psychological Development of Left-Behind Children in the Philippines, Mother-Migrant Transnational Families, and Filipino Culture” Dissertation presentation, Sacred Heart College, Lucena City, January 2017.
“Why Do We Abort Our Children Even Though the Church Tells Us Not to?” St. Stephen Church, Des Plaines, IL, USA, January 2015.
“The Silenced Church: Our Moral Life in Context.” St. Stephen Church, Des Plaines, IL, USA, September, 2014.
“Understanding Depression: The Modern Illness” St. Stephen Church, Des Plaines, IL, USA, January 2014.
DOCTORATE IN THEOLOGY PROGRAM
DIRECTOR | FR. MANUEL GINETE, CM, PhD |
COORDINATOR | FR. RHODEL NACIONAL, CM, PhD, SThD |
PHILOSOPHY PROGRAM
CHAIRPERSON | FR. KENNETH CENTENO, CM, PhD |
COORDINATOR | ATTY. MARIA KATRINA SALES-MACATIAG |
MASTER OF ARTS IN THEOLOGY PROGRAM & ORDAINED MINISTRY
CHAIRPERSON | FR. REX FORTES, CM, PhD, SThD |
KU LEUVEN - ST. VINCENT SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY (ADAMSON UNIVERSITY) COOPERATION
COORDINATOR | FR. REX FORTES, CM, PhD, SThD |
INTRODUCTORY THEOLOGICAL FORMATION (ITF) PROGRAM
DIRECTOR | FR. RHODEL NACIONAL, CM, PhD, SThD |
HANDOG NA PAG-AARAL SA MGA LAYKO (HAPAG-LAYKO) FORMATION PROGRAM
DIRECTOR | MS. CAROLINA DARIA |
RECRUITMENT AND ADMISSIONS
DIRECTOR | FR. KIT TORAYNO, CM |
RESOURCE CENTER FOR SOCIAL CONCERN & PASTORAL SERVICES
DIRECTOR | DR. EMILIANO IBERA III, PhD |
STUDENT SERVICES
DIRECTOR | ATTY. MARIA KATRINA SALES-MACATIAG |
COMMITTEES & MEMBERS
LIBRARY COMMITTEE | Director: Fr. Dario Pacheco, CM Librarian: Ms. Maylene Urcia Members: Fr. Daniel Franklin Pilario, CM, PhD, SThD Fr. Rolando Tuazon, CM, PhD, SThD Fr. Manuel Ginete, CM, PhD, SthD |
RESEARCH COMMITTEE | Director: Fr. Rex. Fortes, CM, PhD, SThD Members: Fr. Kenneth Centeno, CM, PhD Dr. Emiliano Ibera III, PhD Fr. Manuel Ginete, CM, PhD |
NETWORK & LINKAGES COMMITTEE | Director: Fr. John Era, CM, PhD Members: Mr. Enrique Batangan Dr. Emiliano Ibera III, PhD Fr. Rolando Tuazon, CM, PhD, SThD Fr. Daniel Franklin Pilario, CM, PhD, SThD |
CURRICULUM & SYLLABI COMMITTEE | Director: Fr. Rolando Tuazon, CM, PhD, SThD Members: Fr. Kenneth Centeno, CM, PhD Fr. Dario Pacheco, CM Dr. Emiliano Ibera III, PhD |
SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE | Director: Fr. Manuel Ginete, CM, PhD Members: Fr. Rolando Tuazon, CM, PhD, SThD Fr. John Era, CM, PhD Ms. Erna Carreon Mr. Rodiper Calumpiano |


























































