Hugh O'Donnell (priest)

Hugh O'Donnell
13th President of the
University of Notre Dame
In office
1940–1946
Preceded byJohn Francis O'Hara
Succeeded byJohn J. Cavanaugh
Personal details
Born
John Hugh O'Donnell

(1884-06-02)June 2, 1884
Grand Rapids, Michigan
DiedJune 12, 1947(1947-06-12) (aged 63)
Notre Dame, Indiana
Resting placeHoly Cross Cemetery, Notre Dame, Indiana
Alma materThe Catholic University of America, University of Notre Dame

John Hugh O'Donnell, C.S.C. (June 2, 1884 June 12, 1947) was an American Catholic priest who served as president of the University of Notre Dame from 1940 to 1946, after having served as vice president from 1934 to 1940.