The Rev. John “Jack” Butler currently serves as the university's vice president for mission and ministry. He'll succeed the Rev. William Leahy, who has served as president for nearly three decades.

The Boston College Board of Trustees has named John T. “Jack” Butler, S.J., Haub Vice President for University Mission and Ministry, as Boston College’s 26th president. He will succeed University President William P.

The Rev. John “Jack” Butler will succeed President William Leahy who plans to step down in the summer of 2026. The post Boston College picks new president appeared first on Boston.com.