Mr. Brendan Hartnett '97 Named Director of Mission and Ignatian Identity

Gonzaga is pleased to announce that longtime Religion teacher and former Director of Campus Ministry Mr. Brendan Hartnett ’97 has been named the school’s next Director of Mission and Ignatian Identity. Over his many years at Gonzaga, Mr. Hartnett has served in numerous leadership and service roles, co-led the Camino Ignaciano pilgrimage, and completed the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola.

In his new role, he will oversee Gonzaga's Ignatian programming, ensuring that Ignatian spirituality and educational pedagogy remain central to everything we do on Eye Street. His work will include maintaining, developing, and expanding the Ignatian formation programs that Gonzaga offers to the community, as well as working alongside the Assistant Headmaster for Faculty and Staff Formation to provide professional development centered on mission-driven Ignatian pedagogy and spirituality. Additionally, he will collaborate with community stakeholders to ensure our educational approach goes beyond mere academic instruction while focusing on comprehensive personal transformation. 

"I am grateful and excited for the opportunity to serve the Gonzaga community in a new capacity," says Mr. Hartnett. "Like teaching, the work of spiritual formation starts with building relationships, and this role will enable me to collaborate closely with my friends and colleagues in their spiritual development. I am inspired by the genuine sense of fellowship within our community. People believe in our mission and actively contribute to bringing it to life every day through their work and service. It is an honor and a privilege to work alongside such remarkable people."

Father Lingan expressed his gratitude to Brendan for his continued generosity of service to our school. "I both thank and congratulate him as he assumes this new leadership role," said Father Lingan, "and I look forward to working with him in support of Gonzaga’s Mission and Ignatian Identity."