Danica Ceballos/The Mirror
Thirty four years. Thousands of students. One Jesuit.
After working as an administrator for many years and director of Campus Ministry at Fairfield for six years, Fr. Michael Doody S.J. will be stepping down at the end of the school year.
“I’ve done what I came to do … I will come back in January re-energized with time for students and a break from the administration,” said Doody when discussing his sabbatical this fall.
In a letter to students sent out on Tuesday afternoon, President Jeffrey P. von Arx, S.J. described Doody’s important contributions to the University. “Michael’s great spirit, huge laugh, and constant presence have enriched our campus. … I personally think of him as a good and tireless shepherd,” said von Arx.
Fr. George Collins, S.J. will take over the position beginning next year. He has worked at Fairfield since this past summer and is currently the Coordinator of Mission & Identity.
Doody expressed excitement when discussing the transition. “Fr. Collin’s is great, but he is under-utilized. He has so much to offer. It is a perfect time for change,” said Doody. “I’ll still be around eating in the cafeteria every day. I just won’t have to deal with budgets.”
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