Charles O'Donnell | |
|---|---|
| 11th President of the University of Notre Dame | |
| In office 1928–1934 | |
| Preceded by | Matthew J. Walsh |
| Succeeded by | John Francis O'Hara |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 15, 1884 Greenfield, Indiana |
| Died | June 4, 1934 (aged 49) Notre Dame, Indiana |
| Resting place | Holy Cross Cemetery, Notre Dame, Indiana |
| Alma mater | The Catholic University of America, University of Notre Dame |
The Rev. Charles L. O'Donnell, C.S.C. (Nov. 15, 1884- Jun. 4, 1934) was an American Catholic priest, military chaplain of the US Army and President of the University of Notre Dame from 1928 to 1934. He served as military chaplain in World War I, and his helmet is still hanging on the east door in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart.[1]