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Rev. John J. X. Glynn, O.S.A. (1907 - 1966)

Rev. John J. X. Glynn, O.S.A. entered eternal life March 3, 1966.

John Joseph Xavier Glynn was born December 17, 1907 in Lawrence, Massachusetts to Martin and Katherine (McDonaugh) Glynn. He was Baptized December 22, 1907 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Lawrence. He received the Sacrament of Confirmation May 11, 1922 at the same church.

John received his elementary education at the local parochial school. He attended St. John Prep, Danvers, Massachusetts, before transferring to Augustinian Academy, Staten Island, New York, which awarded him a high school diploma.

He was received into the Augustinian Novitiate August 15, 1926. He professed simple (temporary) vows in the Order of St. Augustine August 16, 1927 and solemn (permanent) vows August 16, 1930.

He earned a B. A. in Philosophy from Villanova College, Villanova, Pennsylvania, in 1930. He then pursued theological studies at Augustinian College, Washington, D.C. He was ordained a Priest June 13, 1933. He earned an M. A. in Religion from Catholic University of America, Washington, in 1934.

He taught at Villanova Prep School, Ojai, California, from 1934 to 1936. He was then assigned to St. Rita High School, Chicago, Illinois, where he taught and served as Vice-Principal from 1936 to 1944. He was appointed Principal of St. Thomas High School, Rockford, Illinois, in 1944, and held that position until 1959. He was Principal, Rector and Regent of Studies at St. Augustine Seminary, Holland, Michigan, from 1959 to 1963.

In 1963, after 30 years of educational ministry in Augustinian schools, he was transferred to St. Clare of Montefalco Catholic Parish, Chicago, where he was Associate Pastor.

Father Glynn collapsed in the morning of March 3, 1966 while returning from a parish Communion call. He died a short time later at Holy Cross Hospital, Chicago.

He is buried in the Augustinian plot at St. Mary Cemetery, Lawrence.

Memorial gifts may be made to Augustinian Guild, 5401 S. Cornell Ave., Chicago, IL 60615-5664, or via Augustinian Guild Secure On-line Giving.