Presidential Investiture: Celebrating the Past, Present and Future of Seton Hall
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Seton Hall will celebrate the investiture of its 22nd president, Monsignor Joseph Reilly, S.T.L., Ph.D., on Monday, November 4, 2024. Customarily held during a president’s
first year, the investiture is a longstanding academic tradition that formally confers
the authority and symbols of the office.
Keeping with tradition, the day will begin with the Investiture Mass at 9:30 a.m. in the Event Room of the University Center, followed by the Investiture Ceremony at 11:30 a.m. in Walsh Gymnasium. A reception will immediately follow the ceremony in the Richard and Sheila Regan Fieldhouse.
Hundreds of students, faculty members, administrators, alumni, clergy, government officials and representatives from colleges and universities throughout the nation will gather to celebrate this new chapter in the University’s history.
A leader who has been deeply involved with the University since his arrival as a student in 1979, Monsignor Reilly was appointed by the Board of Regents in April and took office on July 1. His appointment marked the return of a priest-president to Seton Hall, which has been a hallmark of the University for 146 years of its 168-year history. Monsignor Reilly is bringing a profound sense of service, humility and faith to the presidency, embodying Seton Hall’s commitment to helping students discern and best use their God-given gifts to serve the human family.
The weeks leading up to the investiture will feature various events designed to engage students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the University. All members of the University community are invited and encouraged to participate as their schedules allow.
For those unavailable to attend in person, the Investiture Mass and Ceremony will be livestreamed on the University’s website on the day of the event. For additional information about the investiture and related events, please visit the Presidential Investiture website.
Tuesday, October 29
Academic Symposium: "The Story of Catholic Education: Renewing Our Universities"
4 p.m. | Bethany Hall, Room A
If we do not know where we come from, it is hard to know what role we play. Professor
of Catholic Studies at the University of St. Thomas Michael Naughton, Ph.D., will
provide a compelling narrative of Catholic education that draws upon our personal,
institutional and cosmic stories.
Wednesday, October 30
Student Service Event: Inspiring the Future
All Day | University Center
Students and the entire Seton Hall community are invited to visit the SGA table in
the University Center for ‘Inspiring the Future.’ In exchange for a sweet treat, inspire
our future with some words of encouragement and advice.
Student Leader Luncheon
11:30 a.m. | University Center, Event Room
Student leaders will join University President Monsignor Joseph Reilly, S.T.L., Ph.D.,
and Student Government Association President Kai Hansen for lunch from 11:30 a.m.
to 1:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 2
Alumni Hall Homecoming and Family Weekend Happy Hour
4 p.m. | Fire Pit Area by the University Center
Raise a glass and join fellow alumni and families for a lively happy hour where you
can reconnect and unwind over beer from Glenbrook Brewery or hard cider. Come meet
our new president, Monsignor Joseph Reilly, S.T.L., Ph.D., who will be there to connect
with alumni and families.
Monday, November 4
Presidential Investiture Mass
9:30 a.m. | University Center, Event Room
Presidential Investiture Ceremony
11:30 a.m. | Walsh Gymnasium
Presidential Investiture Reception
1:15 p.m. | Richard and Sheila Regan Fieldhouse
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