Casey Beaumier, S.J., named
Haub Vice President for
University Mission and Ministry

Vice President and University Secretary Casey C. Beaumier, S.J., has been named Haub Vice President for University Mission and Ministry, effective June 6. He succeeds Jack Butler, S.J., who will become the 26th president of Boston College in the summer of 2026.

During his 19 years at Boston College, Fr. Beaumier has been an active and popular presence on campus who is well known among BC students. In addition to his role as vice president and University Secretary, he has been director of the Institute for Advanced Jesuit Studies (IAJS) and teacher in the Capstone Programs since 2014, resident minister in Fenwick Hall since 2008, and a member of the Steering Committee of the Church in the 21^st Century Center (C21) since 2013.  He has led Kairos, Manresa, and 48 Hour retreats for undergraduates, and provided spiritual direction programming for students, faculty, and staff. He has also directed the Ever to Excel summer immersion program for high school students since 2016.

In announcing the appointment, University President William P. Leahy, S.J., said Fr. Beaumier’s extensive knowledge of the University and commitment to its mission has prepared him well for his new role.  

“Fr. Beaumier knows Boston College well and has been involved in many aspects of the University, including teaching, residential life, and pastoral activities,” said Fr. Leahy.  “I am confident that he will continue building on the many successful programs of University Mission and Ministry developed by Fr. Butler and his team.”

As part of divisional reorganization, the Center for Student Formation will move to the Office of the Provost and Dean of Faculties, and C21 and IAJS will become units of University Mission and Ministry.

Fr. Beaumier said he is excited to lead the effort to promote Boston College’s mission as a Jesuit, Catholic university.

“As vice president for University Mission and Ministry, I want to keep inviting members of our community to deepen their knowledge of Boston College’s culture and heritage,” said Fr. Beaumier. “Our commitment to mission and formative education makes BC distinctive among American colleges and universities.”

As vice president and University Secretary since 2017, Fr. Beaumier served as the liaison to the Nominations and Governance Committee of the Board of Trustees and member of various University committees. As IAJS director, he has promoted understanding of the history, spirituality, and pedagogy of the Society of Jesus through the Institute’s courses, workshops, publications, and symposia. His efforts helped Boston College to earn a $10 million grant from the Lilly Endowment’s National Youth and Young Adult Initiative on Faith and Service in 2024.

In his role as Haub Vice President for University Mission and Ministry, he will lead a division that promotes spiritual growth and integration on campus through faith programs, retreats, service and immersion trips, and various outreach initiatives. He will serve as director of Campus Ministry, and supervise the Center for Ignatian Spirituality, Intersections, Montserrat, and the Volunteer and Service Learning Center.

Fr. Tony Penna will remain in Campus Ministry in a part-time role, and Vice President and Executive Assistant to the President Kevin Shea will assume the duties of University Secretary.

In addition, IAJS Associate Director Matthew Schweitzer will become associate vice president for University Mission and Ministry, and Lynch School of Education and Human Development Professor and IAJS Research Scholar Cristiano Casalini will become the academic director of the IAJS.

A graduate of Marquette University with master’s degrees in philosophy and American Studies from St. Louis University, Fr. Beaumier also received a master of divinity degree and licentiate in sacred theology from the Weston Jesuit School of Theology, and a Ph.D. in history from Boston College.

He is currently a Trustee at Creighton University and a member of the Board of the Ecclesiastical Faculty at Boston College. He was a Trustee Associate at Boston College from 2003-2006.

“BC has a very lively sense of mission that people appreciate and want to be a part of,” said Fr. Beaumier.  “Having the chance to participate in retreats, volunteer service, mentorship, and spiritual conversation is something that nurtures the interior life of our community members. I intend to further encourage those opportunities.”