Dates

• Existence: 1904-08-06 - 1987-09-27

Biography

Priest and seismologist, Daniel Linehan was born in Beverly, Massachusetts, August 6, 1904. Linehan received his bachelor's degree from Boston College in 1930, and his master's in physics in 1931. He was an instructor of physics at College of the Holy Cross from 1931-1933, where he also helped found the Holy Cross Outing Club. Linehan began his theological studies at Weston College in 1933, was ordained in 1936, and graduated in 1937. He obtained his second master's degree, in geology, from Harvard University in 1939, and pursued additional graduate studies there from 1940-1945. While studying at Harvard, he also taught physics at Weston College from 1941-1943. In 1950 he became the Director of the Observatory at Weston College. At the Observatory, Linehan oversaw the operation of the equipment for regional and international seismic networks, coordinated field operations performing contract seismic studies, and led seismic and geomagnetic research. He also joined international expeditions needing geophysical expertise. Linehan served on the Massachusetts Governor's Advisory Committee on Science and Technology (1966-1971), the Boston Geological Society (where he was President from 1947-1949), and the Seismological Society of America (where he was Chairman of the Eastern Section in 1953-1954). In Massachusetts, Linehan conducted retreats for both priests and the laity. On his polar expeditions, he conducted regular Masses aboard ship, and officiated the first Baptism and the first Mass at the South Pole in the Antarctic.

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