Jeremiah O'Connor (priest)

Jeremiah O'Connor
Black-and-white photograph of Jeremiah O'Connor
O'Connor, c. 1880
4th President of Boston College
In office
1880–1884
Preceded byRobert J. Fulton
Succeeded byEdward V. Boursaud
Personal details
Born(1841-04-10)April 10, 1841
Dublin, Ireland
DiedFebruary 27, 1891(1891-02-27) (aged 49)
New York City, U.S.
Alma materSaint Joseph's College
Orders
Ordination1874

Jeremiah O'Connor SJ (April 10, 1841 – February 27, 1891) was an American Catholic priest and Jesuit who served as the president of Boston College from 1880 to 1884. Born in Dublin, he emigrated to the United States as a boy and eventually studied at Saint Joseph's College. He entered the Society of Jesus in 1860. In his later years, he served in parochial roles in New York City.