Bethlehem University Administration
Chancellor
The Apostolic Delegate to Jerusalem is the Chancellor of Bethlehem University by right of his office and serves as the nominal Head of the University. He is the Holy See’s representative on University matters and acts as a chief advisor to the Vice Chancellor concerning the Holy See.
Vice Chancellor
The Vice Chancellor is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bethlehem University. He directs its academic, administrative, financial and support affairs to ensure that the ends for which the University exists are fulfilled. In this capacity, he authorizes all policies, rules, and regulations of the University. The current Vice Chancellor is Br. Peter Bray.
President
From the founding of Bethlehem University in October 1973 until April 1980, the President fulfilled the role of CEO. Beginning in April 1980, the Vice Chancellor became the CEO, and the President began to represent the Vice Chancellor with the Association of Arab Universities and to preside at official University ceremonies.
Chancellors Through the Years
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| His Excellency Most Reverend, Archbishop Leopoldo Girelli 2017 – Present |
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| His Excellency Most Reverend Antonio Franco 2006-2012 |
His Excellency Most Reverend Giuseppe Lazzarotto 2012 – 2017 |
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| His Excellency Most Reverend Pietro Sambi 1998-2006 Deceased 27 July 2011 |
His Excellency Most Reverend Andrea di Monezemolo 1990-1998 |
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| His Excellency Most Reverend Carlo Curis 1983-1990 |
His Excellency Most Reverend William Aquin Carew 1974-1983 Deceased 8 May 2012 |
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| His Excellency Most Reverend Pio Laghi 1973-1974 Deceased 10 Jan 2009 |
Vice Chancellors Through the Years
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| Brother Peter Bray, FSC Feb 2009- present |
Brother Robert Smith, FSC * Interim Jan 2008-Jan 2009 |
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| Brother Daniel Casey, FSC July 2005-Apr 2008 Deceased 30 July 2008 |
Brother Vincent Malham, FSC Apr 1997-June 2005 Deceased 2 May 2008 |
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| Brother Ronald Gallagher, FSC Jan 1994-Mar 1997 |
Brother Anton DeRoper, FSC Jan 1987-Dec 1993 |
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| Brother Thomas Scanlan, FSC. Feb 1982-Dec 1986 Deceased 4 February 2018 |
Brother Joseph Loewenstein, FSC Apr 1980-Jan 1982 |
Presidents Through the Years
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| Brother George Absi, FSC 2009-present |
His Excellency Most Reverend, Fuad Twal 2006-2009 |
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| Brother Vincent Malham June 2002-June 2005 Deceased 2 May 2008 |
Msgr Raouf Najjar Jan 1989-Jan 2001 Deceased 26 Jan 2001 |
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| Father Michel Sabbah Apr 1980-Jan 1988 |
Brother Joseph Loewenstein, FSC Mar 1975-Apr 1980 |
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| Brother Paul Broyles, FSC * Interim Oct 1974-Mar 1975 Deceased 7 Aug 1993 |
Brother Joseph Neary, FSC 1973-1974 Deceased 8 Oct 1995 |