Remembering Father John (Jack) E. O’Brien
Beloved Distinguished Professor Emeritus Father (Jack) E. O’Brien passed away in Pickering, Ont., on November 7, 2015. He was 91.
Concordia mourns passing of Father John O’Brien, S.J.
Jesuit priest and alumnus founded university’s Department of Communication Studies
Father O’Brien was a cherished Concordia professor and highly regarded author, speaker and administrator. In 1965 the Jesuit priest founded the Communication Arts program, the first university communication studies program in Canada, at Loyola College, one of Concordia’s founding institutions.
'Father Jack O’Brien was a game-changer'
The two eulogies for Father O’Brien — professor emeritus at Concordia and founder of Canada's first Department of Communication Studies — were delivered at a memorial service on November 28. The euologies were by Donat Taddeo and Sandra Gabriele.
How Father O’Brien’s vision transformed Concordia
Fifty years ago, the young Jesuit priest launched Canada's first communications program
Half a century ago Father John (Jack) O’Brien returned to Loyola College after five years at the University of Southern California, armed with a doctorate and a vision.
Reverend Jack O’Brien, S.J., Bursary Endowment
To recognize Father O'Brien's exemplary career achievements, Concordia named him its first Distinguished Professor Emeritus in 1987 and bestowed upon him the Loyola Medal, one of the university’s highest honours, in 2011.
With your support, we can preserve the legacy of a pioneer and encourage worthy students in financial need.
Give to the Reverend Jack O’Brien, S.J., Bursary Endowment, online or by phone at 514-848-2424, ext. 3884, or toll free at 1-888-777-3330.