Theology
The Theology Department offers classes that bring DePaul Prep’s Catholic identity alive and helps students arrive at a mature, living, and vital faith. Theology classes present opportunities for students to develop an intellectual understanding of the life and message of Jesus Christ while simultaneously encouraging students to apply the teachings of our Catholic faith in their lives by embodying DePaul Prep’s core values of Faith, Respect, Excellence, Service, and Health.
The Catholic identity of DePaul Prep is further supported through the Office of Mission & Ministry in partnership with students, faculty, staff and parents through retreats, liturgies and reflections which reinforce the tenets of our faith.
Theology Faculty

Mr. Justin Lane
Theology Department Chair, Head Varsity Golf Coach, Golf Coach
B.A., Anderson University
M.A., Anderson University
M.A., Anderson University

Ms. Florence Merkl-Deutsch
Director of Mission and Ministry
M.P.S., Catholic Theological Union
B.A., University of Massachusetts
B.A., University of Massachusetts

Rev. Joseph Malczyk, CR C.R.
Chaplain
M.P.S., Loyola University Chicago
M.A.T., St. Louis University
B.A., St. Louis University
M.A.T., St. Louis University
B.A., St. Louis University

Ms. Rosalie Fortunato
Theology Teacher
B.A., Mount St Mary's University
M.A.T., Mount St Mary's University
M.A.T., Mount St Mary's University

Mr. Patrick Heffernan
Theology Teacher, Head Varsity Wrestling Coach
B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Mr. Joseph Hohrein
Social Studies Teacher, Head Bowling Coach, History Club Moderator
B.A., DePaul University