About Affiliated Faculty
Affiliated faculty of the Center for Catholic Studies at St. Mary’s University is a title to those conducting research projects sponsored or supported by the Center for Catholic Studies.
Current Affiliated Faculty

Colton L. Daniels, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology
St. Mary’s University
Project: “Intimate Partner Violence, Religion, and Health among College Students”
Supported by: The Edward and Linda Speed Catholic Studies Faculty Research and Development Fund

Tyler Davis, Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor of Theology and Research Administrator
St. Mary’s University
Project: “Sanctuary Practices Today”
Supported by: San Antonio and Texas Católico Project

Gilberto Hinojosa, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus, Department of History
University of the Incarnate Word
Project: West Side Parishes Public History
Supported by: San Antonio and Texas Católico Project

Xavier M. Montecel, Ph.D.
Director of the Graduate Theology Program and Assistant Professor of Catholic Theological and Social Ethics
St. Mary’s University
Title: Catholic Intellectual Tradition Research
Supported by: The Edward and Linda Speed Catholic Studies Faculty Research and Development Fund

Jillian Michelle Pierucci, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology
St. Mary’s University
Project: “Global Solidarity to Address the Vast International Needs of Children with Developmental Differences”
Supported by: The Edward and Linda Speed Catholic Studies Faculty Research and Development Fund