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;
• 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
• 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
• 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-
• Metro Atlantic Athletic Association (MAAC) Asset Corporation, Vice-President, 2004-
• National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ), Board of Directors, 2002-
• Niagara Business Alliance, Board of Directors, 2000-2002
• Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School Board of Trustees, 2000-; Advancement Committee, 2000-
• Niagara Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, 2000-2002; Consolidation Task Force, 2000-2002; Reorganization Committee, 2000; Executive Committee, 2001-
• Niagara Falls U.S.A. Development Corporation Advisory Board Member, 2001-
• 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 –
• 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, 2003-05

President’s Office
P.O. Box 2015
Niagara University, NY  14109-2015

Phone:  (716) 286-8350
FAX: (716) 286-8355
E-Mail:  president@niagara.edu