John W. Cavanaugh | |
|---|---|
 John W. Cavanaugh | |
| 8th President of the University of Notre Dame | |
| In office 1905–1919 | |
| Preceded by | Andrew Morrissey |
| Succeeded by | James A. Burns |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 21, 1870 Leetonia, Ohio |
| Died | May 22, 1935 (aged 65) Notre Dame, Indiana |
| Resting place | Holy Cross Cemetery, Notre Dame, Indiana |
| Alma mater | University of Notre Dame |
The Rev. John W. Cavanaugh, C.S.C. (May 21, 1870 – May 22, 1935) was an American priest and President of the University of Notre Dame from 1905 to 1919.[1]
He came to Notre Dame at the age of 16, in 1886. On August 15, 1889, John Cavanaugh received the habit and worked during his Novitiate for Notre Dame English professor Maurice Francis Egan. He received his Litt. B. in 1890. On August 15, 1891, Cavanaugh made his final vows. From 1892 to 1905 he helped Fr. Hudson with The Ave Maria. On April 20, 1894, Cavanaugh was ordained a priest by bishop Joseph Rademacher of Fort Wayne. He was superior of Holy Cross Seminary from 1898 to 1905.
- ^ "John W. Cavanaugh Papers". archives.nd.edu. Retrieved 26 November 2016.