Background
Gavin, Joseph Benjamin was born on August 30, 1935 in Lansdowne, Ontario, Canada. Son of Charles W. and Leona (Leeder) G. Bachelor of Arts, Gonzaga University, 1960, Ph.L., 1961.
Gavin, Joseph Benjamin was born on August 30, 1935 in Lansdowne, Ontario, Canada. Son of Charles W. and Leona (Leeder) G. Bachelor of Arts, Gonzaga University, 1960, Ph.L., 1961.
Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1966. Master of Arts, Licentiate of Sacred Theology, Regis College, Toronto, 1968. Doctor of Philosophy, McGill University, 1972.
Ordained priest Roman Catholic Church, 1968. Sessional lecturer Ignatius College, Guelph, Ontario, 1965-1968. Sessional lecturer Regis College, Toronto, Ontario, 1971-1973, assistant professor, 1975-1979.
Visiting professor Università Gregoriana, Rome, 1973-1975.
President Campion College, Regina, Saskatchewan, 1979-1986. Senator U. Regina, 1979-1986.
Fellow Lonerban U. College, Montreal, 1993. Board directors Loyola Peace Institute, Concordia University, Montreal.
Member editorial advisory board American Biographical Institute, 1984-1985. Canada Council fellow, 1969-1972, British Council grantee, 1972. Member Canada History Association, Canada Society Church History.