About Father Maher

Rev. James J. Maher, C.M.

Curriculum Vitae

Educational Background

• 2004 - D.Min. (Doctor of Ministry),  Immaculate Conception Seminary and Graduate School of Theology
• 1990 - Th.M. (Master of Theology), Mary Immaculate Seminary,  Northampton, Pa.
• 1989 - M. Div. (Master of Divinity), Mary Immaculate Seminary, Northampton, Pa.
• 1984 - B.A. (Sociology), St. John's University, Queens, N.Y.

Relevant Work Experience

• 2013 - President, Niagara University
• 2010 - Present Provincial Consulter,  Eastern Province, Congregation of the Mission
• 2011 - 2013 Executive Vice President for Mission and Student Services, St. John’s University
• 2009 - 2010 Executive Director of the Vincentian Institute for Social Action, St. John's University  
• 2004 - 2010 Vice President for Student Affairs, St. John's University
• 1999 - 2005 Vice President for University Ministry, St. John's University
• 1994 - 1999 Campus Minister, St. John's University

Professional Associations

• DePaul University, Board of Trustees, 2009-
• Niagara University, Board of Trustees, 2010-
• St. John's Bread and Life Program, Chair Emeritus and Board Member, 1994-2006; Chair, 2012-
• St. John's University, Executive Committee of the Board, 2011-2013
• St. John's University, Executive Planning Committee, 2001-2013
• St. John's University, Fair Labor Association, Collegiate Executive Committee, 1999-2003
• St. John's University, Middle States Steering Committee, 2010-2011
• St. John's University, NCAA Certification Committee, 2009
• St. John's University, President's Senior Management Team, 2002-2013
• St. John's University, University Collective Bargaining Committee, 2011-2012