Background
Hanley, John Gerald was born on February 21, 1907 in Read, Ontario, Canada. Son of Denis and Jessie (Bryson) Hanley.
Hanley, John Gerald was born on February 21, 1907 in Read, Ontario, Canada. Son of Denis and Jessie (Bryson) Hanley.
Bachelor of Arts, University Toronto, 1927; graduate theology, St. Augustine's Seminary, Toronto, 1931; honorary Doctor of Divinity, Queen's U., 1973.
Ordained priest, Roman Catholic Church, 1931;
assistant in cathedral, Kingston, Ontario, 1931-1932;
assistant in cathedral, Trenton, Canada, 1934-1941;
editor, Canadian Register, 1941-1970. Professor Junior Seminary, Vancouver, B.C., Canada, 1932-1934. Chaplain Newman Club, Queen's U., Kingston, 1941-1958.
Vicar-general Archdiocese Kingston, 1969-1983. National chaplain Canadian Newman Clubs, 1944-1945, 52-55.
Chairman Canadian Catholic Press Commission, 1958-1967. Member Catholic Press Association United States and Canada (board directors 1961-1964, secretary 1962-1964, 65-68), Catholic Biblical Association American (vice president 1944-1945).