Fr Fessio to Stay at Ave Maria, New Job

Less than 24 hours after the beloved provost of Ave Maria University was fired, he was back on the job Thursday night — this time wearing a new hat.

Father Joseph Fessio will become a “designated theologian in residence” who will maintain a room on campus, assume teaching responsibilities and make further plans for student study abroad, Fessio and university officials said.

“I’m back and I’m glad,” Fessio said.

But Fessio said he was never given a reason why he was asked to resign Wednesday, other than administrative differences.