Born: 13 November 1913, Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin City, County Dublin
Entered: 26 September 1932, St Mary's, Emo, County Laois

Left Society of Jesus: 1935

Father was a doctor.

Eldest of three boys.

Early education at Dominican Convent Wicklow and then at Clongowes.

1932-1934: St Mary's, Emo, County Laois, Novitiate
1934-1935: Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin, Juniorate