The "Question and Answers About Catholicism" phorum is unique in that it only allows a few select phorum members to reply. Here is a little bit of information about those individuals phatmass likes to call the "Church Scholars":
Pontifex
Fr. Pontifex, aka Fr. Claude "Dusty" Burns, attended Mundelein Seminary in Chicago, IL. He was ordained a priest on May 25th, 2002, and is currently studying for an extended degree with an emphasis in Spiritual Direction. He is the parochial vicar at St. Joseph Church in Jasper, IN.
cappie
Cappie, aka Fr Greg Rowles, joined the Capuchins (Archbishop O'Malley and Archbishop Chaput are also Caps) in 1976 and studied for the Priesthood at the Catholic Theological Union at Hunters Hill in Sydney, Australia. He was ordained to the priesthood on 10th December 1983 in Sydney, Australia. He has worked in parish life since his ordination. He was Parish Priest in Wynnum, Brisbane, Australia from 1989 - 1999 and from 2000 - 2006 in Plumpton, Sydney Australia. As well as the parochial duties, he is involved in Adult Education and youth work. In 2005 he was elected to the Provincial Council of the Capuchin Friars of Australia and in 2006 was appointed to the parish of Wynnum again.
Apotheoun
Apotheoun, aka Steven Todd Kaster, graduated from San Francisco State University with a Bachelors degree in Philosophy and Religion (and a minor in Jewish Studies) in May 2001. He completed his second Bachelors degree in History, with a primary focus on early Church history, and a secondary focus on the development of Islamic theology during the first 600 years of the Muslim era, also at San Francisco State University in May 2002. He is currently working on his Masters in Theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville. His main interests in theology are centered on the study of the Church Fathers, particularly the Eastern Fathers, and the doctrine of Theosis.
Pio Nono
Pio Nono, aka Ryan Hilderbrand, is a third-year college seminarian studying for the Diocese of Evansville, Indiana. He attends the St. John Vianney College Seminary in Minnesota. Majoring in both Catholic Studies and philosophy, his study interests lie in the fields of languages, classics, and scholastic philosophy.
BLAZEr
BLAZEr, aka Stephen Sanchez, graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in Philosophy and Theology. He is studying for his Masters in Theology with an emphasis on Catholic Sexual Ethics and the Theology of the Body. He is currently the Youth Minister at St. Mary's Parish in Brenham, TX and is a part of the lay ecclesial movement Communion and Liberation.
Carson Weber
Carson Weber, aka Carson Weber, graduated from Texas A&M University with an undergraduate degree in Business and Information Systems in 2001, and then earned his M.A. in Theology, Christian Ministry, and Catechetics from Franciscan University of Steubenville. While in Steubenville, he assisted Dr. Scott Hahn at the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology. Between 2004 and 2007, Carson served St. Mary Parish in Brenham, Texas as the Director of Adult Faith Formation & Evangelization. He currently serves as the Diocesan Director of Evangelization for the Diocese of Sacramento in northern California. His personal blog, titled Non Nobis Domine, may be found at CarsonWeber.org, and his online apostolate at CatholicBoard.com offers free multimedia resources to learn about the Catholic Faith.
Laudate_Dominum
Laudate_Dominum, aka Seán O'Brien, studied Philosophy and Theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville. Sean professes a particular interest in ancient philosophy, Patristics and the Franciscan tradition of Theology. Of late Sean has been particularly interested in the thought of our current Pontiff, Benedict XVI. Sean currently resides in Steubenville Ohio with his lovely wife.
Cam42
Cam42, aka Andy Milam, graduated from the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, with degrees in Theology, Philosophy, and Catholic Studies. His primary intrest is in the Sacred Liturgy pre and post Vatican II. He is currently living in Des Moines, IA. Outside interests include a great love of the Latin language and enjoys playing copious amounts of golf (2 handicap), when not at Mass.
phatcatholic
"phatcatholic," aka Nicholas Hardesty, graduated from Lindsey Wilson College in 2002 with a B.A. in Human Services and Counseling. In 2004, he received his M.Ed. in Counseling and Human Development (with an emphasis in Mental Health Counseling) from the same college. In May '09 he will receive his M.A. in Theology and a Certification in Catechetics from Franciscan University of Steubenville. He is the Apologetics Director for Phatmass and moderator of the Transmundane Lane. He also writes a popular blog, appropriately titled, "phatcatholic apologetics." He currently works as the Director of Religious Education for Blessed Mother Catholic Church in Owensboro, KY. He is engaged to "azaelia" (aka Amy), and they plan to be married by the bishop of Maine on Oct. 24th, 2009.
Theoketos
Theoketos, aka James Lewis III, graduated from Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas with degrees in Theology and Philosophy. His primary interest is Moral Theology with an emphasis on Marriage. He is currently living in Dallas, TX with his wife, who also is an Oblate of St. Benedict's Abbey, and child. Currently he is the Youth Director of St. Luke's Catholic Church. Out side of being a full time student, youth director, husband, father, he enjoys the outdoors and painting…maybe even painting outdoors...that sounds pretty sweet.
Myles Domini
Myles (fullname Myles Bailey) finished reading for his BA Theology at Keble College, University of Oxford in the summer of 2007. Fundamentally Thomist, Myles has a wide range of theological interests including mystical theology and early ecclesiastical history.
Jaime
Jaime aka Jim Fellows has degrees in Theology and Music from the University of St Thomas and a MA in Psychology from St Mary's University. Jim spent 10 years working with several churches in youth and young adult ministry as well as working with public high schools in grief crisis counseling and leadership groups. Jim currently works as a corporate shill which involves flying around the country and trying not to look too bad on the golf course.
Raphael
Raphael, aka Micah Murphy, is a graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theology and Catechetics, as well as a Latin minor. He is a youth minister in Shreveport, Louisiana. His theological interests include Scripture, Justification Theology, Sacramentology, and the Holy Trinity. He and his wife, StColette (aka Jennie), are currently expecting their first child.
StColette
StColette, aka Jennie Murphy, is a graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theology. Her theological specialties include Biblical exegesis, Hebrew, and Mariology. She hails from Blanchard, Louisiana and lives with her husband, Raphael (aka Micah), and their child-in-utero in Shreveport.