Background
O'Neill, Michael COrnelius was born on February 15, 1898 in Kemptville, Ontario, Canada. Son of Peter J. and Maude (Vroom) O'N.
O'Neill, Michael COrnelius was born on February 15, 1898 in Kemptville, Ontario, Canada. Son of Peter J. and Maude (Vroom) O'N.
Student, University Toronto, 1924. Bachelor, St. Augustine's Seminary, 1927. Doctor of Laws, University Toronto, 1952.
With, Canada Explosives, Ltd., 1915-1916; with, Canada Civil Svc., 1919-1921; ordained priest, Roman Catholic Church, 1927; teacher, rector, St. Joseph's Seminary, 1928-1939; rector, St. Joseph's Cathedral, Edmonton, Alberta, 1946-1947; archbishop, Regina, Saskatchewan, from 1948.
Served with Field Artillery, C.E.F., Canada Army, 1916-1919, as chaplain, Canada Army overseas, 1939-1946.