Background
Donovan, James J. was born on January 9, 1909 in Castlefarm, Company Limerick, Ireland. Son of John and Mary (Quinn) Donovan.
Donovan, James J. was born on January 9, 1909 in Castlefarm, Company Limerick, Ireland. Son of John and Mary (Quinn) Donovan.
Master of Arts, Saint Thomas Seminary, Denver, 1931-1932. Juris Canoni Baccalaureus, Catholic University of America, 1936. Juris Canonici Licentiatus, 1937.
Juris Canonici Doctor, Juris Civilis Doctor, 1938.
Ordained priest Roman Catholic Church, 1932. Pro. sociology and religion College of Great Falls, Montana, 1938. Notarius, judge, officialis tribunal diocese of Great Falls, president college of Great Falls, vicar general of diocese, 1942-1968.
Pastor Saint Patrick’s Church, Billings, Montana, 1960-1968.
Domestic Prelate to His Holiness, Pope Pius XII, 1949.
Member Community Chest Board. Served as coordinator of civilian pilot training program Great Falls, World World World War World War II Member Great Falls City Transit Commission, 1957-1968.
Member Cascade Federation Social Workers (president 1945), National Catholic Education Association (chairman western regional unit), Canon Law, Society American (president North.W. region 1948-1949), American Genetic Association, Alumni in the United States of Saint Patrick’s College, County Tipperary, Ireland (president 1965-1966). Knights of Columbus (state chaplain), Hibernian (state chaplain).