Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M.
Curriculum Vitae
Educational Background
- 1977 - S.T.D. (Doctor of Sacred Theology), The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC
- 1971 - M.A. (Religious Studies), Manhattan College, Bronx, NY
- 1967 - M. Div. (Master of Divinity), Mary Immaculate Seminary, Northampton, PA.
- 1963 - B.A. (Philosophy), St. Joseph's College, Princeton, New Jersey and Mary Immaculate Seminary, Northampton, PA.
Relevant Work Experience
- 2000 - President, Niagara University
- 1990 - 1999 Provincial Superior, Eastern Province, Congregation of the Mission (Vincentian Community); Chair of Board of Trustees of Niagara University and St. John’s University
- 1989 - 1990 Provincial Consulter
- 1986 - 1990 President, St. Joseph's Seminary Preparatory Seminary, Princeton, New Jersey; Superior, Religious Community, St. Joseph's Seminary, Princeton, NJ; Teacher of Religion (Morality, Social Justice) St. Joseph's Seminary, Princeton, NJ
- 1978 - 1986 Dean, College of Arts and Sciences; Director of Graduate Division of Arts and Sciences, Niagara University (Niagara University, NY)
- 1978 - 1986 Assistant Professor, Religious Studies Department Niagara University (1986 – Associate Professor)
- 1974 - 1978 Instructor, Religious Studies Department, Niagara University
- 1972 - 1974 Full-time Doctoral studies, The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C.
- 1970 - 1972 Lecturer, Religious Studies Department, Niagara University; Director of Students, Vincentian Residence, Niagara Falls, N.Y. (College Seminary of the Vincentian Community, Eastern Province); Dean of Studies, Vincentian Residence
- 1969 - 1970 Instructor, Religious Studies Department; Assistant Director of Students, St. Joseph's Seminary, Princeton, New Jersey
- 1967 - 1969 Instructor, Religious Studies Department, St. John's Preparatory School, Brooklyn, New York
Service to the Local Community
- Advisory Committee, Breakfast Seminars for Western New York's Higher Educators, 1978-1986
- Advisory Council, Art On Wheels, Burchfield-Penney Art Center, 2002
- Buffalo Diocesan Liturgical Commission, 1981-1986
- Buffalo Niagara Partnership Board Member, 2001-2004; 2009-
- Christ the King Seminary, Buffalo, NY, Board of Directors, 1983-1990, 2000-; Education Sub-Committee, 1983-1990; 2000-, Chairman, Ad-Hoc Committee for the Reorganization of the
- Board of Trustees, 1985-1986; Chairman, Education Sub-Committee, 1988-1990; Member, Executive Committee, 1988-1989
- Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities, Albany, NY, Board of Trustees, 2008-, Executive Committee, 2008-
- Conference of Major Superiors of Men; At-Large member, National Board of Directors (1993-1996), President-Elect (1994-1995), President (1995-1997); Liaison to the National Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on the Liturgy (1991-1994)
- Cultural Tourism Steering Committee Member, Buffalo, NY, 2003
- Diocese of Metuchen, New Jersey, Diocesan Advisory Council on Religious Education, 1986-1990; Presbyteral Council, 1987-1990; Member, Standing Committee for Priestly Life & Ministry, 1987-1990; Diocesan Theological Commission, 1987-1990
- Ecumenical Task Force of the Niagara Frontier, Niagara Falls, NY, Board of Directors, 1981-1986; Chairman, Education Committee, 1982-1986; Vice-President, Board of Directors, 1983-1985; President, Board of Directors, 1985-1986
- Fellowship House, Inc., Niagara Falls, NY, Board of Directors, 2006-2008
- Financial Plan Commission, Chairperson, “Who Spends What?-Niagara Falls,” 2001-2002
- Health Association of Niagara County, Inc. Board of Directors, 1979-1986; Executive Committee, 1980-1986; Vice-President, Board of Directors, 1982-1984; President, Board of Directors, 1984-1986
- Lower Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors, 2005-
- Metro Atlantic Athletic Association (MAAC), Vice President, 2004-2006
- Metro Atlantic Athletic Association (MAAC) Asset Corporation, Vice-President, 2004-
- Metro Atlantic Athletic Association (MAAC) Council of Presidents, Chair, 2006-2008
- National Federation for Just Communities (NFJC), Board of Directors, 2002-2009
- New York Campus Compact, Executive Committee, 2005-
- Niagara Business Alliance, Board of Directors, 2000-2002
- Niagara Catholic Senior High School Board of Trustees, 2000-2009; Advancement Committee, 2000-07
- Niagara County Bicentennial Steering Committee, Member, 2006-2008
- Niagara Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, 2000-2002; Consolidation Task Force, 2000-2002; Reorganization Committee, 2000; Executive Committee, 2001-2002
- Niagara Falls U.S.A. Development Corporation Advisory Board Member, 2001-
- Niagara USA Chamber Board of Directors, 2002-, Executive Committee, 2002-
- Niagara University, Chairman, Board of Trustees, 1990-1999
- Pope John Paul II Residence, Buffalo, NY, (Diocesan College Seminary Residence)
Board of Directors, 1983-1986
- St. John's University, Jamaica, NY, Chairman, Board of Trustees, 1990-1999; Member, Board of Trustees, 2000-2009; Trustee Emeritus, September 29, 2009
- Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, Huntington, NY, Board of Governors, 1991-1999
- Stella Niagara Education Park, Lewiston, NY, Board of Directors, 1984-1986
- Vincentian (Eastern Province) Justice & Peace Commission, 1977-1983
- Western New York Consortium of Higher Education, 2000-; Chair, 2003-2005
