Starting with just one class over 13 years ago, rarely a semester goes by without seeing John Altmiller in a WTU classroom. As we approach graduation, John fondly remembers his two graduations: one in 2002 for a Graduate Certificate and the other in 2004 for a Master’s Degree in Systematic Theology. John’s passion for theology extends beyond the WTU classroom. Catholic lay ministry has long been at the core of John’s vocation. After graduating from Villanova University’s school of engineering in 1959, he served a three year commission for the US Navy. While serving as a Catholic Lay Leader on a Navy vessel, John both introduced and renewed the Catholic faith for many aboard ship. After returning stateside, John worked on space simulators for the Apollo project at the Kennedy Space Center. In 1971 while working as an engineer, he completed his law degree. It was his legal career with Kenyon and Kenyon that brought John to Washington DC in 1986. His concern for Adult faith formation in the post Vatican II era brought him to the Adult Education Committee at St. Matthew’s Cathedral in the 1990’s, and his current role as Bible study leader and RCIA team member at St. Mark’s Parish in Vienna.

A husband to Mary Jane, and the father of four children, John enjoys reading, traveling and deepening the Catholic faith through his teaching and ministry.