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Rev. Gregory J. Ostdiek, SJ

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Fr. Greg is a native of Dayton, Ohio, where he graduated from Bishop Carroll High School in 1988. He holds a B.A. in English and a B.S. in mechanical engineering from the University of Dayton (1993), an M.A. in English from the Pennsylvania State University (2004), an M.A. in philosophy from Fordham University (2014), and an M.Div. in theology and a Th.M. in scripture from Boston College School of Theology and Ministry (2019). Most recently, he completed an Ed.M. in educational policy and management at Harvard Graduate School of Education (2020) and an MPA from Harvard Kennedy School of Government (2021).

Fr. Greg joined the Jesuits in 2008, teaching physics, coaching athletics, serving in campus ministry, and moderating student clubs at several Jesuit schools, including Loyola Academy (2014–16). He was ordained in 2019. He has served briefly as a parish priest and as a prison minister, and is currently on the Board of Trustees of St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati.

Prior to joining the Jesuits, Fr. Greg served in the United States Navy for 13 years as a Surface Warfare Officer with a nuclear power subspeciality (1996–2008), where he served on a variety of ships: the USS South Carolina (CGN-37); the USS San Jacinto (CG-56), as the Air Warfare Officer; the USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74), as the Reactor Training Assistant, responsible for the training of the 450-person nuclear reactor department; and the USS Dextrous (MCM-13), as navigator and Executive Officer, the second in command of the 84-person crew. He also taught navigation at the Pennsylvania State University NROTC detachment.

On the "GO" with Fr. Greg Ostdiek, SJ

Welcome to On the "GO" with Fr. Greg Ostdiek, SJ, where you'll explore education, spirituality, and community engagement. Join Fr. Greg on a journey through the impactful work at Loyola Academy, experiencing firsthand stories and reflections on Jesuit values and contemporary challenges. Delve into faith, leadership, and service, and become part of this enriching voyage of discovery within the Jesuit tradition.

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An Evening of Literature with Fr. Greg

On Saturday, April 20, Loyola Academy President Rev. Gregory J. Ostdiek, SJ, along with Board of Trustees Chair Jim Walsh ‘79 and his wife Kim, hosted an evening of intellectual discourse centered around The Wisdom of The Bullfrog, a book by Admiral William H. McRaven. As the evening unfolded, parents, faculty, staff, and friends found new insights into leadership and life within this compelling narrative. Fr. Greg was also able to add on a few of his own experiences in the US Navy as a local perspective to the discussion. Drawing from his own stories, he helped the group explore the profound insights offered by Admiral McRaven and how they can be used by the Loyola Academy community today.
Loyola Academy's Hoerster Field Illuminated for First Night Game Victory

Loyola Academy's Wilmette campus was alive with excitement on Thursday, May 2, as Hoerster Field at Sachs Stadium hosted its inaugural game under permanent lights. This historic occasion signaled a new era for the Ramblers, with the varsity girls' soccer team facing off against Fenwick High School and emerging victorious with a score of 2–0.
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In the Footsteps of St. Ignatius Loyola

A group of faculty and staff members embarked on an enlightening pilgrimage across Spain over spring break, retracing the footsteps of St. Ignatius of Loyola through a captivating itinerary that spanned several historic cities. Led by Loyola Vice President of Mission, Ministry, and Identity Alice Kearney Alwin ‘98 and President Rev. Gregory J. Ostdiek, SJ, the trip provided pilgrims with a deep immersion into the life and legacy of the esteemed saint, while also delving into the rich cultural tapestry of the Iberian Peninsula.
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