James E. FitzGerald
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Biography
FitzGerald was born in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1906.[2] He graduated from La Salle Academy in his hometown, began his Society of Jesus studies in 1923, and studied philosophy at Weston College in Massachusetts during 1927–1930.[3] He taught at Boston College during 1930–1932, then in 1932 returned to Weston College to study theology.[3]
FitzGerald was ordained in 1935, and received a Master of Education degree from Saint Louis University in Missouri in 1938.[3] He then taught at College of Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts, during 1938–1940, and served as the college's prefect during 1948–1958.[3]
During 1958–1964, FitzGerald served as president of Fairfield University.[3][4] During his tenure, Alumni Hall was opened in 1959, the Graduate Department of Education became the Graduate School of Education in 1963, and Campion Hall was opened in 1964.[4] After his time at Fairfield, FitzGerald took a role in Boston as prefect of studies for Jesuits in the New England area.[3]
FitzGerald died in Boston in 1969, aged 62.[5] He was survived by two brothers, both also priests, and two sisters, one a nun.[3]
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