Diarmuid Rooney

Diarmuid Rooney has a diverse and extensive work experience in various leadership and consultancy roles. Diarmuid is currently the Vice President of Sponsorship and Mission Services at The Catholic Health Association of the United States, where they provide leadership and oversight to various departments related to Catholic health ministry. Prior to this, Diarmuid served as the Interim Vice President of Sponsorship and Mission Services in the same organization. Diarmuid has also worked as a Senior Director of Ministry Formation, where they organized a national gathering of ministry formation experts. Before joining The Catholic Health Association, Diarmuid worked as a Consultant in Leadership Formation for the Leadership Formation Consultancy, focusing on executive leaders in Catholic healthcare. Diarmuid also served as the Vice President of Leadership Formation and Resource Innovation at the Ministry Leadership Center, where they designed and delivered cutting-edge programs aligned with mission and values. Diarmuid has experience as a Regional Director of Mission Formation at Providence Health & Services and as the Director of the Mercy International Conference & Retreat Center. Diarmuid co-founded Arduna, a counseling and psychotherapy center, and worked as a Co-Director and Clinical Psychotherapist. Diarmuid also served as a Program Coordinator and Lecturer at the Marino Institute of Education in Ireland.

Diarmuid Rooney has a diverse education history, beginning with their studies at Catholic University School in Dublin, Ireland, where they obtained their Leaving Certificate in 1984. Diarmuid then pursued a Bachelor's degree from University College Dublin, specializing in Psychology, Political Science, and Philosophy from 1984 to 1987.

In 1992, Diarmuid returned to University College Dublin to pursue an M.S. in Psychology, specifically focusing on Clinical Psychotherapy at the School of Medicine. Diarmuid completed this program in 1994. Following that, they enrolled at Santa Clara University in 2001 and graduated in 2003 with a Master's degree in Theological Studies.

In addition to their formal education, Diarmuid Rooney has obtained various certifications, including Systems Theory and Family Therapy, Meditation and Spirituality Courses, Certification Stress Management Program, and attendance at a 2-year Sacred Art of Living & Dying Program. However, no information is provided regarding the institutions from which these certifications were obtained or the specific months and years when they were acquired.