Background
O’Connell, Michael John was born on January 7, 1898 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Patrick and Margaret (Mahoney) O’C.
O’Connell, Michael John was born on January 7, 1898 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Patrick and Margaret (Mahoney) O’C.
Student De Paul Academy, Chicago, 1912-1916. Student activities De Paul University, Chicago, 1932-1934, trustee, since 1932, dean of College Liberal Arts and Sciences, 1934-1935, president
Ordained priest Roman Catholic Church, 1923. Dean of studies Saint Mary's Seminary, Perryville, 1925-1926, president, since 1948. Dean of discipline Kenrick Seminary, Webster Groves, Missouri, 1926-1931.
Head department of history Webster College, Webster.
Groves, 1926-1931; vice president, professor American history, also chairman university council, director student activities De Paul University, Chicago, 1932-1934, trustee, since 1932, dean of College Liberal Arts and Sciences, 1934-1935, president, 1935-1944. Superior of The Society of Priests of the Congregation of the Mission of Chicago, 1944-1948.