Donald S. Nesti
Rev. Donald S. Nesti, C.S.Sp. | |
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Tenth President of Duquesne University of the Holy Ghost | |
In office 1980–1988 | |
Preceded by | Rev. John E. Murray, Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | 1936 (age 87–88) Monessen, Pennsylvania |
Alma mater | St. Mary Seminary (B.A., 1959; B.D., 1964) Pontifical Gregorian University (S.T.L., 1966; S.T.D, 1970) University of Pittsburgh (M.A., 1976) |
Donald Silvio Nesti, C.S.Sp. (born 1936) is an American
Background
Donald Nesti was born in
Nesti plays the French horn[2] and speaks French, German, and Italian fluently.[1]
Service to Duquesne University
Nesti was the first Duquesne president selected by a search committee rather than appointed directly by the provincial of the Holy Ghost Fathers.[2] At the time of his appointment, he was the director of planning, research, and renewal for the Eastern Province of the Holy Ghost Fathers and the director of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary in Bethel Park.[1]
The announcement of Nesti's selection was made on April 18, 1980, and he assumed office on the following July 1.[1][2] His formal inauguration was held on October 3, 1980.[2]
Nesti's administration at Duquesne met with controversy. He clashed with student groups on campus, including the
The Nesti administration did, however, see many positive achievements, such as the construction of the
Work at St. Thomas University
After departing from Duquesne, Nesti taught as a theology professor at the Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus, Ohio from 1989 until 1993.[3] In 1994 Nesti founded the Center for Faith and Culture at St. Thomas University in Houston, Texas, where he currently serves as director.[3] The self-stated mission of the center is the study of the relation of the "Gospel vision to the American way of life".[3] From 1995 until 2001, he also served as the Provincial Superior of the Western Province of the Holy Ghost Fathers.[3]
Notes and references
References
- ^ a b c d e f g Mannella 1980.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Rishel & Demilio 1997, p. 221.
- ^ a b c d e f University of St. Thomas 2007.
- ^ Rishel & Demilio 1997, p. 227.
- ^ Rishel & Demilio 1997, p. 253.
- ^ Rishel & Demilio 1997, p. 243.
- ^ Rishel & Demilio 1997, p. 255.
- ^ Rishel & Demilio 1997, p. 251.
- ^ a b Rishel & Demilio 1997, p. 257.
- ^ a b Rishel & Demilio 1997, p. 259.
Works cited
- Donald S. Nesti, CSSp (curriculum vitae), University of St. Thomas, 2007, archived from the original on 2011-09-27
- Mannella, Susan (April 19, 1980), "Nesti Named Duquesne President", Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, p. 2
- Rishel, Joseph F.; Demilio, Paul (1997), "The Spirit That Gives Life": The History of Duquesne University, 1878–1996, ISBN 0-8207-0268-4
External links
- St. Thomas University Center for Faith and Culture
- "Five minutes with Father Donald S. Nesti, C.S.Sp" from the Texas Catholic Herald News
- A brief history of Duquesne University