William J. Ennis | |
|---|---|
 Ennis c. 1911 | |
| 15th President of Loyola College in Maryland | |
| In office 1911–1918 | |
| Preceded by | Francis X. Brady |
| Succeeded by | Joseph McEneany |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 14, 1862 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | June 10, 1925 (aged 63) New York City, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Woodstock College |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | June 25, 1894 by James Gibbons |
William J. Ennis SJ (February 14, 1862 – June 10, 1925) was an American Catholic priest and Jesuit who was the president of Loyola College in Maryland from 1911 to 1918 and was the first vice principal of Loyola School in New York City. He entered the Society of Jesus in 1879 and during his Jesuit formation, studied at Woodstock College and taught at Georgetown University. In 1895, he became the prefect of studies at Georgetown.
In 1900, Ennis became the first vice principal of the newly established Loyola School, a position equivalent to principal, and oversaw instruction for three years. He subsequently taught at various Jesuit colleges before becoming president of Loyola College. In his later years, he remained at the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola in New York.