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Fontbonne Presidents: A Timeline

Fontbonne Presidents: A Timeline

Leaving France for the transatlantic voyage required an unusual amount of courage and spirit of adventure, but these six sisters were members of a religious community which traced its roots to revolutionary France. Mother St. John Fontbonne, the foundress, was scheduled for execution by guillotine when the fall of Robespierre saved her from death and provided the opportunity to strengthen the small community she had labored to form. Inspired by readiness to serve the needs of the time, she had the vision and generosity to answer the call of Bishop Rosati when he asked for assistance. For some time Mother St. John had cherished the hope of sending sister as missionaries to the New World.

— Jane Kehoe Hassett, As Strong as the Granite

Most of the descriptions here are inspired by Jane Kehoe Hassett's history of Fontbonne, As Strong as the Granite.

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  • Mary Irene O’Hara, CSJ by Fontbonne University Archives

    Mary Irene O’Hara, CSJ

    1923-1929


  • Mary Palma McGrath, CSJ by Fontbonne University Archives

    Mary Palma McGrath, CSJ

    1929-1953


  • Joseph Aloysius Geissert, CSJ by Fontbonne University Archives

    Joseph Aloysius Geissert, CSJ

    1935-1941


  • Mary Pius Neenan, CSJ by Fontbonne University Archives

    Mary Pius Neenan, CSJ

    1941-1942


  • Mary Berenice O’Neill, CSJ by Fontbonne University Archives

    Mary Berenice O’Neill, CSJ

    1942-1948


  • Mary Marcella Casey, CSJ by Fontbonne University Archives

    Mary Marcella Casey, CSJ

    1948-1954


  • Suzanne Marie Vachon, CSJ by Fontbonne University Archives

    Suzanne Marie Vachon, CSJ

    1954-1957


  • Mary Marguerite Sheeley, CSJ by Fontbonne University Archives

    Mary Marguerite Sheeley, CSJ

    1957-1960


  • Mary Alfred Noble, CSJ by Fontbonne University Archives

    Mary Alfred Noble, CSJ

    1960-1966


  • Roberta Schmidt, CSJ by Fontbonne University Archives

    Roberta Schmidt, CSJ

    1966-1972


  • Jane Kehoe Hassett, CSJ by Fontbonne University Archives

    Jane Kehoe Hassett, CSJ

    1972-1985


  • Meneve Dunham by Fontbonne University Archives

    Meneve Dunham

    1985-1994


  • Dennis C. Golden by Fontbonne University Archives

    Dennis C. Golden

    1995-2014


  • J. Michael Pressimone by Fontbonne University Archives

    J. Michael Pressimone

    2014-2020


  • Nancy H. Blattner by Fontbonne University Archives

    Nancy H. Blattner

    2020-Present


    Nancy Blattner returns to Fontbonne after serving as president of Caldwell University for 11 years. Welcome back, Dr. Blattner!

 
 
 

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