March 2, 2021
Dear Brothers,

The Marianist Provincial Council and St. Mary’s Board of Trustees have approved the appointment of Fr. John Thompson as Vice President for Mission for St. Mary’s University and Fr. Bill Meyer as the Rector of St. Mary’s University. Both brothers were recommended for their new positions by President Tom Mengler.
Fr. John and Fr. Bill will both begin their terms this coming summer.  

Fr. Bill Meyer will continue to be a part of the Ligustrum Marianist Community. Fr. John will be assigned to the Casa Maria Community.  

Following is a short excerpt from the announcement that will be released to the St. Mary’s University community later today, March 2, 2021:

  • As called for in the St. Mary’s Bylaws, the appointment of the Vice President for Mission and the Rector is made in consultation with the Marianist Province of the United States and confirmed by the Board of Trustees. Though not required, since 2015 the Vice President for Mission has also served as Rector. Because we have two outstanding professed Marianists with significant leadership experience, including in Marianist higher education, we are delighted that the Marianist Provincial Council and St. Mary’s Board of Trustees have approved these appointments.

Please join the Provincial Council in congratulating Fr. John and Fr. Bill on their positions and expressing our gratitude for their leadership and service to St. Mary’s University and the Province.  
Fr. Oscar Vasquez

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