Xavier University Athletics
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Fr. Bill Murphy, S.J.
- Title:
- Chaplain for Xavier Athletics
- Email:
- Phone:
- 513.745.3483
Fr. BillΒ Murphy, S.J. arrived at Xavier University in July of 2022 as Chaplain for Xavier Athletics. In this new position, Fr.Β MurphyΒ focuses on the spiritual, personal, and leadership formation of student-athletes, coaches, and staff. From 2015 to 2022, he worked for the Midwest Jesuit Provinceβs vocations team, helping prospective Jesuit novices understand Godβs call. Before that, Fr.Β MurphyΒ led Saint Ignatius High School in Cleveland, Ohio as its president for six years.Β Β
βAs conversations about my next mission evolved, the people at Xavier quickly impressed me,β said Fr.Β Murphy. βSharing the Jesuit charism with Xavierβs student-athletes, coaches, and staff feels like a dream job, a rare and wonderful opportunity. Iβm grateful to the many folks who brought me here.βΒ
Fr.Β Murphyβs office is located in the Heidt Family Champions Center, giving Xavier student-athletes, coaches and staff access to his counsel.
No stranger to Cincinnati, Fr.Β MurphyΒ Β served at St. Xavier High School as a teacher and administrator for two stints, 2002-05 and 2008-09. In addition, his ongoing work as a spiritual director and retreat leader informs his approach at Xavier.Β
A graduate of DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, Fr.Β MurphyΒ is a native of East Lansing, Michigan. He holds an M.Div. from the Weston Jesuit School of Theology in Cambridge, Massachusetts.Β
βAs conversations about my next mission evolved, the people at Xavier quickly impressed me,β said Fr.Β Murphy. βSharing the Jesuit charism with Xavierβs student-athletes, coaches, and staff feels like a dream job, a rare and wonderful opportunity. Iβm grateful to the many folks who brought me here.βΒ
Fr.Β Murphyβs office is located in the Heidt Family Champions Center, giving Xavier student-athletes, coaches and staff access to his counsel.
No stranger to Cincinnati, Fr.Β MurphyΒ Β served at St. Xavier High School as a teacher and administrator for two stints, 2002-05 and 2008-09. In addition, his ongoing work as a spiritual director and retreat leader informs his approach at Xavier.Β
A graduate of DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, Fr.Β MurphyΒ is a native of East Lansing, Michigan. He holds an M.Div. from the Weston Jesuit School of Theology in Cambridge, Massachusetts.Β
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