Preview

image preview

Date

1953

Description

Rev. Joseph D. FitzGerald, S.J. was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts in 1899. He studied at Boston College for a year before entering the Society of Jesus in 1918. After his ordination in 1931, Fr. FitzGerald returned to teach at Boston College until 1937. From 1939 to 1948, he served as Dean of Studies at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. Between 1948 and 1951, he served as Prefect of Studies for the New England Jesuit Province. In September 1951, he was appointed Rector at Fairfield.

During Fr. FitzGerald's tenure, Fairfield University was admitted to full accreditation by the New England Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools (1953). In addition, three buildings were constructed to accommodate the expanding enrollment. Loyola Hall (1955) served as on-campus housing for 200 students, with an infirmary, dining/recreation hall, and a chapel. Gonzaga Hall (1957) provided rooms for an additional 200 students as well as an auditorium for drama, debates, and movies. Canisius Hall (1957) housed the University library on its first floor, with three floors of classrooms as well as faculty and administrative offices above.

From 1958 to 1962, Fr. FitzGerald served as regional director of Jesuit high schools for the New England Province. From 1962 to 1968, he served as the superior of St. Andrew Bobola House in Boston. He subsequently returned to reside at Holy Cross until his death in 1974.

Publisher

Fairfield University

Collection

Image Archive

Original Format

Yearbook photograph from 1953 Manor, p. 10

Digitization Date

2007

Repository

Fairfield University Archives and Special Collections

Copyright

© Fairfield University. This resource may be used for educational or non-commercial purposes. Please direct any questions to digital@fairfield.edu.

Download Medium Thumbnail

Share

COinS