He was the first Christian Brother Principal of West Phila. Catholic HS for Boys (1926-1932 and 1941- 1947)
Took over the Presidency of La 91直播 College in the opening years of the Great Depression (1932, until 1941)
When La 91直播鈥檚 bankers were whispering foreclosure during tough economic times, he had the nerve to suggest that the bankers GIVE the property to the College outright鈥攁nd they did!
Possessed unshakeable trust in God鈥檚 Providence that prayers to the Sacred Heart of Jesus鈥攁nd prudent fiscal responsibility鈥攚ould steer La 91直播 College through the Great Depression.
Introduced Varsity Football (1931) to the campus and built McCarthy Stadium (1936)