Background
O’Brien, Frank A. was born on June 7, 1851 in Monroe, Michigan, United States. Son of Michael and Margaret O’Brien.
O’Brien, Frank A. was born on June 7, 1851 in Monroe, Michigan, United States. Son of Michael and Margaret O’Brien.
Brother of M. Raphael O. Educated Davis School, Monroe, Assumption College, Sandwich, Ontario, Mount Saint Mary's Seminary, Cincinnati: (honorary Master of Arts, University of Michigan, 1894. Doctor of Laws, University of Notre Dame).
Ordained Roman Catholic priest, 1877. Private secretary Bishop Borgess, of Detroit. Assistant in chancellor’s office.
Professor at Assumption College.
Pastor pro tem, Saint John's Church, Monroe, Michigan. Assistant at Saint Vincent’s, Detroit.
Rector Saint Augustine’s Church, Kalamazoo, Michigan, since 1883, and later dean of Kalamazoo District Founded Saint Anthony’s School for Feeble Minded Children, Saint Agnes Foundling Home, Barbour Hall (seminary for little boys), and Nazareth Academy for education of young ladies. Was member board examiners at West Point under President Harrison’s administration.
Member State Board Charities and Correction.
Editor Kalamazoo Augustinean, 1893-1914.
Member board examiners at West Point under President Harrison’s administration. Member State Board Charities and Correction.