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Patrick Dillon

Patrick Dillon, C.S.C. (January 1, 1832 – November 15, 1868) was an Irish-American Catholic priest who served as president of the University of Notre Dame from 1865 to 1866. He was the first Irish priest at the university.

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Patrick Dillon, C.S.C. (January 1, 1832 – November 15, 1868) was an Irish-American Catholic priest who served as president of the University of Notre Dame from 1865 to 1866. He was the first Irish priest at the university.

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