PATRICK J. O'CONNOR -- MAIN PAGE

Born January 1, 1883 in Ballybunion, Kerry County Ireland
Ordained June 9, 1907, St. Patrick's College Carlow, Ireland
Became an assistant at St. James the Greater 1912
In 1916 he took over the parish as "administrator" with all the duties of pastor
He was formally named pastor in 1920
Died July 30, 1952

• Father O'Connor becomes pastor.     He also offers a history of the earlier pastors of St. James.

• Father O'Connor's FULL BOOK: HISTORY OF CHELTENHAM AND ST. JAMES PARISH. (1937)

• Father O'Connor's Christian Communism: A number of his essays written during the depression

• Father O'Connor's hand-written, unpublished manuscripts

• LET'S GO: Primarily written by Father O'Connor. Church bulletins between 1925-1932

• Photo and menu from the 25th celebration of P.J. O'Connor's ordination.

• P.J. O'Connor's Death and Burial

• P.J. O'Connor's Burial Story in St. Louis Register