Fr. Mark G. Reamer O.F.M.
Vice President for Mission and Guardian of the Franciscan Friars
Fr. Mark G. Reamer, O.F.M., a native of New Jersey, serves as the Vice-President of Mission. Before returning to his alma mater he served as a pastor of the Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi in Raleigh, North Carolina, and St. Francis of Assisi in Triangle, Virginia.
A veteran of the United States Navy Chaplain Corp for 13 years he was active for Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. He has volunteered as a police chaplain for the City of Raleigh (NC) and Prince William (VA) Police Departments, and also been involved in prison ministry in North Carolina. Currently he is Chaplain for the Colonie (NY) Police Department.
In addition to his responsibilities at Siena College, Fr. Mark serves as a board member of Quincy University, The Franciscan Action Network and Teresian House. He enjoys pastoral outreach at local parishes and serves as the Episcopal Vicar of the Beverwyck region of the Catholic Diocese of Albany.
Areas of Responsibility Include:
- College Chaplain
- Damietta Cross-Cultural Center
- Franciscan Center for Service and Advocacy
- Mentoring and Summer Enrichment Programs
- Sr. Thea Bowman Center for Women
- The Laudato Si Center for Integral Ecology
| Degree | Program | University |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Franciscan Studies | University of St. Francis |
| D. Min. | Pastoral Leadership | Duke University |
| M.Div. | Theology | Washington Theological Union |
| Certificate | Religious Telecommunications | University of Dayton |
| B.A. | Religious Studies Education | Siena College |
My Professional Experience
| Year | Title | Organization |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 - Now | Lecturer in Management | Siena College |
| 2019 - Now | Vice-President for Mission | Siena College |
| 2014 - 2019 | Assistant to the President for Franciscan Mission | Siena College |
| 2014 - Now | Guardian | St. Bernadine of Siena Friary |