Background
Ryan, John Barry was born on April 7, 1933 in Bronx, New York, United States. Son of John Michael and Winefred Mary (Barry) Ryan.
Ryan, John Barry was born on April 7, 1933 in Bronx, New York, United States. Son of John Michael and Winefred Mary (Barry) Ryan.
Bachelor in English Literature, Catholic University, 1955. Master of Arts in English Literature, Manhattan College, 1961. Blekinge Institute of Technology, University Strasbourg, France, 1966.
Licencié Theology, Strasbourg, France, 1969. STD, Institute Catholique, Paris, 1973.
Teacher elementary school, Christian Brothers Schools, New York City, 1955-1958; teacher secondary school, Christian Brothers Schools, Syracuse, New York and Detroit, 1958-1965; teacher, Manhattan College, Bronx, 1972; assistant professor, Manhattan College, Bronx, 1973-1981; associate professor, Manhattan College, Bronx, 1981-1989; professor, Manhattan College, Bronx, since 1989; department chairman religious studies, Manhattan College, Bronx, 1986-1990. Associate director Murphy Center for Liturgical Research, U. Notre Dame, Indiana, 1976-1978.
Active schools and neighborhood organizations, New York City, since 1983. Fund raiser local parish campaign. Member American Association of University Professors, North America Academy Liturgy (founding member, secretary-treasurer 1975-1983, president 1986), Societas Liturgica, Catholic Theological Society of America, Alcuin Club, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Jeanette Calvo, June 12, 1976. 1 child, John Barry Junior.