top of page

Friday, Sept 5, 2025

Guest Speaker: Father Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D.

Spitzer-pic-2020.jpg

Reverend Robert J. Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D., born on May 16, 1952, in Honolulu, Hawaii, is a Catholic Jesuit priest, philosopher, educator, author, and speaker. 

​

Education

Fr. Spitzer holds degrees from several institutions. Information about these degrees is available on Wikipedia

​

Career and Contributions

Fr. Spitzer has had a multifaceted career. He served as President of Gonzaga University from 1998 to 2009, and has taught philosophy and business ethics at various universities. He is also the founder or co-founder of several organizations, including the Magis Center of Reason and Faith, the Spitzer Center of Ethical Leadership, Healing the Culture, and University Faculty for Life. A prolific author, his works cover topics such as faith, science, and metaphysics, including titles like "New Proofs for the Existence of God" and "Science, Reason, and Faith: Discovering the Bible". He hosts the EWTN program "Father Spitzer's Universe" and has appeared on other media outlets. He is a frequent speaker and consultant on leadership, ethics, and happiness, with academic specialties in the philosophy of science, metaphysics, and the philosophy and science of happiness and purpose. 

 

Current Role

He currently serves as President of the Magis Center of Reason and Faith and the Spitzer Center of Ethical Leadership. He is also the Rector of JSerra Catholic High School in San Juan Capistrano, California. Additional information about his current role can be found on Wikipedia

AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more

Become a First Friday Friar member today!

Membership Benefits include:

​

  • Admittance into the Sacred Heart of Jesus Guild

  • 9 First Friday Speaker Luncheon meetings

  • 8 second Thursday Catholics @Work Breakfast meetings

  • Annual retreat 

​​

Without membership the Individual single event guest fees are:

  • $45-$80 for First Friday Friar luncheon events

  • $25-40 for Catholics @Work OC

 

If you were to attend ALL our events as a non member guest, you would conservatively be spending over $800 a year! Versus our membership at $350! We welcome you to join us in faith and fellowship!

Mark Padilla.png

President's Message

Microphone.png

Upcoming Speaker

First Friday Friars endorses opportunities to strengthen one's relationship with God and others through opportunities at Santiago Retreat Center!

FFF logo small.png

First Friday Friars

St. John Maron Maronite Catholic Church

300 South Flower Street Orange, CA 92868

Google Map

©2024 FIRST FRIDAY FRIARS | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

bottom of page