James J. Maher, C.M. (born inMaywood,New Jersey), is an AmericanCatholic priest and academic administrator. He isNiagara University's 26th president since being named such on August 1, 2013.[1] He succeededJoseph L. Levesque.
James J. Maher | |
|---|---|
| 26th President ofNiagara University | |
| Assumed office 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph L. Levesque |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Maywood,New Jersey, U.S. |
| Alma mater | St. John's University (BA) Mary Immaculate Seminary (M.Div.,Th.M.) Seton Hall University (D.Div.) |
| Profession | Catholic priest and educator |
Education
editIn 1984, Maher received aBachelor of Arts inSociology fromSt. John's University. In 1989 he obtained aMaster of Divinity and in 1990 aMaster of Theology fromMary Immaculate Seminary, followed by aDoctor of Ministry (D.Min.) from theImmaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology in 2004.[2]
Career
editMaher pronounced his vows to the Vincentian community in May 1989 and was ordained to the priesthood on May 26, 1990.
Since then, he has been Campus Minister (1994–1999), Vice President for University Ministry (1999-2005), Vice President for Student Affairs (2004-2010), executive director of the Vincentian Institute for Social Action (2009-2010) and Executive Vice President for Mission and Student Services (2011-2013) atSt. John's University.
References
edit- ^"Father James J. Maher, C.M., Named 26th President of Niagara University". Archived fromthe original on 2014-12-29. Retrieved2014-06-25.
- ^About Fr. Maher
| Preceded by Joseph L. Levesque, C.M. | President of Niagara University 2013–present | Succeeded by |