Msgr. John J. O'Grady
Irish born John O'Grady (1886-1966) immigrated to the United States and became a priest the Diocese of Omaha, Nebraska. He earned a doctorate in Sociology and Economics in 1915 from Catholic University in Washington, D.C. He became Secretary of the Committee on Reconstruction for the National C...
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The American Catholic Research Center and University Archives
1870(1905-1966)1977
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| Summary: | Irish born John O'Grady (1886-1966) immigrated to the United States and became a priest the Diocese of Omaha, Nebraska. He earned a doctorate in Sociology and Economics in 1915 from Catholic University in Washington, D.C. He became Secretary of the Committee on Reconstruction for the National Catholic War Council in 1918 and Executive Secretary of the National Conference of Catholic Charities (NCCC) in 1920, a position he held until 1961. He was a strong advocate of the professionalization of Catholic social services, lobbied for social reform based on Catholic principles, and supported the New Deal. He also served as Dean of the newly founded School of Social Work at CUA. After the Second World War he was active in the resettlement of refugees. His personal papers include an unpublished memoir, addresses and articles, lectures and research notes, invitations and memberships, correspondence, and general subject files |
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| Physical Description: | 17 linear feet; 35 boxes |