Rev. Bernard R. Boylan, S.J. Collection

Collection — Box: SC020-BOYL-001

Identifier: SC020-BOYL

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection contains material that mainly documents Rev. Boylan’s religious life. Included is typed and handwritten correspondence, Renewal Baptismal Promises, undated sermons, a list of sermons given by Fr. Boylan and a copy of his eulogy. These materials date from 1931 to 1978. Additionally, the collection has his Jesuit medallion, a crucifix, and his Military Corps medal.

Dates

1931-1978

Creator

Boylan, Bernard, S.J., Rev., 1905-1978 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions

Conditions Governing Use

Materials believed to be under copyright or other restrictions are available for limited noncommercial, educational and personal use only, or for fair use as defined by United States copyright law and with proper citation. Please note that the College of the Holy Cross may not hold the rights to all items in this collection. Users assume responsibility for identifying all copyright holders and for determining whether permission is needed to make any use of the content. For permission under rights held by the College, please contact archives@holycross.edu.

Biographical Note

Bernard Boylan was born on May 5, 1905 in Woonsocket, RI to Matthew and Sadie (Burns) Boylan. He entered the Society of Jesus on August 14, 1924. He received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Boston College, and taught at Holy Cross from 1931 to 1932 before studying at Weston College. He was ordained on June 21, 1936. Fr. Boylan held a variety of positions at Holy Cross including Classics professor, treasurer and assistant to the president. From 1943 to 1946, he served as a Navy chaplain in Australia, the Philippines and New Guinea, where he was awarded the Navy-Marine Corps medal. He returned to Holy Cross as vice president and administrator from 1951 to 1955. Then, Fr. Boylan was pastor of St. Mary’s Church in Boston’s North End from 1955 to 1961, and served as administrator at several other Jesuit communities in New England. He died on January 29, 1978 in Worcester, MA.