Background
Connolly, Francis Xavier was born on June 24, 1909 in New York City. Son of Thomas F. and Lillian (Flynn) Connolly.
Connolly, Francis Xavier was born on June 24, 1909 in New York City. Son of Thomas F. and Lillian (Flynn) Connolly.
Bachelor of Arts, Fordham, 1930, Master of Arts, 1933, Doctor of Philosophy, 1937.
Adopted children—Katharine, Elisabeth, Joseph. Faculty member Fordham since 1930, Professor of English since 1951.
Member selection board Catholic Book. Served as Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946. Member Catholic Poetry Society American (founder.
Married Mary T. Kennedy, September 7, 1940.