Father Whelihan

Father James Austin Whelihan (April 6, 1902 – November 15, 1986) was a well known priest, best known for receiving the Order of Canada in 1985.

Biography

Born in Lucan, Ontario, Father Whelihan studied at the University of Western Ontario where he earned a Bachelor of Arts with honours. He then joined the Congregation of St. Basil and became a priest on December 21, 1930. Father Whelihan taught in the United States and Ontario before teaching at St. Mary's University College, Calgary, Alberta. He served as vice-principal, athletic coach and teacher. He later became the director of athletics for the Calgary Catholic School District. Father Whelihan died in Toronto, Ontario at St. Michael's Hospital, November 15, 1986. He is buried at the St. Mary's Cemetery in Calgary, Alberta.

Awards

Alberta Sports Hall of Fame inductee

Order of Canada

References

The Calgary Catholic School District Website for Father Whelihan School

External links

* [http://www.cssd.ab.ca/schools/fatherwhelihan/aboutfjw.html]