James J. Maher
| The Very Reverend James J. Maher, C.M. | |
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| 26th President of Niagara University | |
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Assumed office 2013 | |
| Preceded by | The Very Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Maywood, New Jersey, United States |
| Alma mater | St. John's University (1984) |
| Profession | Catholic priest and educator |
| Religion | Catholic |
James J. Maher, C.M., born in Maywood (New Jersey), is a Catholic priest of the Congregation of the Mission. He is Niagara University's 26th president since August 1, 2013.[1] He succeeded the Very Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M.
In 1984, Maher received a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from St. John's University. In 1989 he obtained a Master of Divinity and in 1990 a Master of Theology from Mary Immaculate Seminary, followed by a Doctor of Ministry from the Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology in 2004.[2]
Father Maher 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) at St. John's University.
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| Preceded by Joseph L. Levesque, C.M. |
 President of Niagara University 2013–- |
Succeeded by |