Casey, William Van Etten, 1914- (original) (raw)

Jesuit theologian, college administrator and editor.

Casey graduated from Boston Latin School in 1931, and entered the Society of Jesus. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1944. He taught theology at Boston College, beginning in 1946. In 1956 he became Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and in 1958 he became the school's first Academic Vice President. From 1960-1979 he taught theology at Holy Cross College. From 1969 he edited HOLY CROSS QUARTERLY. Casey is known especially for his work on the Jesuit poet Gerard Manley Hopkins.

From the description of William Van Etten Casey Papers, 1943-1990. (Boston College). WorldCat record id: 31715710

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