Fr. Massingale sits at his desk. (Photo by Amy Rewolinski)

Fr. Bryan Massingale, a priest in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and associate professor of theology at Marquette University, Milwaukee, recently received Marquette’s highest honor – the Robert and Mary Gettel Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence.

Fr. Massingale, a Milwaukee native, attended Pius XI High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree in theology and philosophy from Marquette University, and completed his master of divinity studies at Saint Francis de Sales Seminary, Milwaukee. Ordained a priest in 1983, he earned a doctorate in moral theology from his studies at The Catholic University of America, Washington D.C., and the Academia Alphonsianum (The Higher Institute of Moral Theology, Rome).

In his current position at Marquette University, Fr. Massingale utilizes frank conversations, journaling and a revised version of the Monopoly game to teach his courses, in addition to rigorous reading and academic assignments, to ensure students learn and retain the lessons he teaches.

His unique teaching style, and the impact he has on his students, led to him being honored for his teaching excellence. Additionally, he was also installed as the president of the Catholic Theological Society of America and will serve a two-year term.

Read more in this week's Catholic Herald feature article.