Hagan

Rev. Rob Hagan

Rev. Rob Hagan, O.S.A. is in his 17th season at Villanova and is currently a Senior Associate Athletic Director overseeing all aspects of Student-Athlete Welfare, a role which includes oversight of the Sports Medicine and Strength & Conditioning departments.  He is also the team chaplain for the football and men’s basketball programs.  Father Rob first came to Villanova in 2003 as the Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance and was promoted to his current position in July 2004.  He was ordained to the priesthood in September 2003. 
 
After graduating from Villanova in 1987 with a Bachelor of Arts degree, Father Rob went on to earn a J.D. from Widener University School of Law in 1990.  He then spent seven years as an attorney with Gillin and Associates, where from 1990-97 he served as Criminal Defense Counsel in addition to handling contract negotiations, arbitrations and mediations.  He also served as counsel to the Delaware County Solid Waste Authority and the Delaware County Register of Wills.  Father Rob is a past member of the Philadelphia Bar Association, the Delaware County Bar Association and the Delaware County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
 
Father Rob currently presides at Villanova campus masses and assists on weekends at St. Paul’s Parish in South Philadelphia.
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