John M. Macias

Dr. John Macias joined St. Mary’s Seminary in 2022. He earned a B.A. in philosophy from Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas and a Ph.D. in philosophy from the Center for Thomistic Studies at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas. His dissertation focused on the political work of Alasdair MacIntyre. Dr. Macias has published articles on Thomistic natural law, politics, and education.

Dr. Macias brings experience and enthusiasm for teaching to St. Mary’s. He is deeply committed to the formation of good and holy priests, and he is eager to share the Catholic intellectual tradition with seminarians in their preparation for ministry. The gospel offers answers to the deepest needs of the human heart, and Dr. Macias passionately communicates the relationship of philosophy and faith to modern men and women. He has previously taught at St. Patrick’s Seminary & University, University of Mary, and St. Gregory’s University. Dr. Macias has also served the Church through teaching ethics and natural law within the context of training instructors for Creighton Model fertility care courses, as well as acting as lector during Mass.