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John P. Schlegel, S.J., President and Publisher

Fr. Schlegel joined America as president and publisher in November 2011. Prior to coming to America, he served as president of Creighton University (2000-2011) and the University of San Francisco (1991-2000). Fr. Schlegel also worked as Creighton University's assistant academic vice president (1978-82), academic dean of Rockhurst College (1982-84), dean of arts and sciences at Marquette University (1984-88) and executive and academic vice president at John Carroll University (1988-91).

A native of Dubuque, Iowa, Fr. Schlegel entered the Society of Jesus in 1963 and was ordained in 1973. He holds B.A. and M.A. degrees from Saint Louis University, a B.D. (honors) degree in theology from the University of London, and a doctorate in international relations from Oxford University.

Fr. Schlegel is a member of numerous international national, and local boards of directors, executive committees and associations. He is a past member of the board of trustees of Chicago's Loyola University, Xavier University in Cincinnati, Loyola University of the South, St. Louis University and Loyola College in Maryland. He has also held board positions at St. Mary's Medical Center Foundation, Il Cenacolo, Coro, World Affairs Council of Northern California, the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities, the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, where he served as chair of the National Student Aid Task Force, and Heythrop College at the University of London. He is also a director of the American International School of Hong Kong.

For his promotion of understanding and respect among all races, religions, and cultures, Fr. Schlegel received the Otto Swanson Spirit of Service Award by the National Conference for Community and Justice in May 2003. Fr. Schlegel has also received the Champion of Greatness Award from Special Olympics Nebraska in 2005. In 2007 he was awarded the Silver Beaver Award and the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award from the Boy Scouts of America, and in 2009 was honored with "Citizen of the Year."

Fr. Schlegel enjoys opera, classical music, gourmet cooking, racket sports and the outdoors.

Articles by John P. Schlegel, S.J.
In All Things
On the Banks of the Cardoner
John P. Schlegel, S.J.
In his Autobiography St Ignatius of Loyola wrote ldquo he sat down for a little while with his face to the river mdash Cardoner mdash which was running deep While he was seated there the eyes of his understanding began to be opened though he did not see any vision he understood and knew many
Of Many Things
Of Many Things
John P. Schlegel, S.J.
The "good sisters" provided an education never to be experienced again.
The Good Word
'Apocalyptic Theology and Hope'/ 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time/Cycle B
John P. Schlegel, S.J.
The story is told of a woman who left instructions for her children that when she died they should place on her grave a parking meter that read ldquo Time expired rdquo As we rapidly approach the end of the church rsquo s year time expired is also our theme This time of year as the days sho
The Good Word
“Servant-Disciple:” 29th Sunday in Ordinary Times/Cycle B
John P. Schlegel, S.J.
We all have our favorite gospel I like Luke for his story telling and his stress on women and the marginalized Matthew for his focus on the gentile converts John for his theology his focus on Jesus as the lsquo word rsquo of God and his play on light darkness And today rsquo s author Mark
The Good Word
Where Is The Spirit?
John P. Schlegel, S.J.
Twenty-Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time B On October 11 the Catholic Church and indeed the broader world will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council For some of you this date is simply an historical fact others remember it vaguely while others experienced its
Of Many Things
Of Many Things
John P. Schlegel, S.J.
Our very contact with nature has a deep, restorative power.
The Good Word
The Feast of Corpus Christi
John P. Schlegel, S.J.
Today rsquo s feast of Corpus Christi originated in the 12th century to specifically celebrate the institution of the Holy Eucharist Jesus instituted the Eucharist at his last supper but since the Last Supper was on Holy Thursday the day before the death of the Lord the mood of individual Christ
The Good Word
Pentecost 2012
John P. Schlegel, S.J.
Today the church brings to a close the annual celebration of the Lenten and Easter seasons Beginning with Ash Wednesday and ending with today rsquo s feast of Pentecost the Catholic community has reflected and celebrated the great moments in the life of Jesus that point to him as our redeemer and
The Good Word
Seventh Sunday of Easter: "Spirit and the Church"
John P. Schlegel, S.J.
As you know the liturgical year follows the chronological development of the church Every year we find ourselves in a place between the Ascension and Pentecost In the Feast of the Ascension we find that Jesus mdash who came into the world to reveal who the Father really is mdash was unsuccessful
Of Many Things
Of Many Things
John P. Schlegel, S.J.
Jesuit universities are places of disciplinary mastery, intellectual honesty, pluralism and mutual respect.