Friday, Sept 5, 2025
Guest Speaker: Father Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D.

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