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formed the duties that are incumbent upon him in this capacity. Father Doyle was ordained in Rome, Italy, from the American College, June 1, 1901, and served as a priest of the diocese of Brooklyn for nine years. In 1910 he entered the novitiate of the order and was professed July 14, 1911. He has occupied positions of trust in his order during the past 15 years: Rector of St. Francis College, of St. Francis Seminary, prior of St. Francis Convent. He has taught successfully philosophy, dogmatic and moral theology. He has published two volumes of his notes on dogmatic theology and a compendium of philosophy. He received the degree of S. T. D. Propaganda, 1901, and LL. D., Duquesne University, 1912. Father Doyle's college studies were made in St. Francis College, Brooklyn, N. Y., where he received A. B. in 1897, and A. M. in 1902.
Rev. Angelus Laughlin, T. O. R., came to Loretto in 1863 and became one of the Franciscan Brothers at St. Francis. In later years he became eminent as an educator and taught in a number of the large cities in this state. He was ordained July 25, 1910, and since then his missionary work was most admirable and he gained recognition throughout the state. He died June 12, 1926.
Brother Ambrose Laughlin, T. O. R., was a participant in the Civil war and in 1864 came to Loretto, and since that time he has been most attentive in the education of youth. Mr. Charles M. Schwab was one of his pupils, and Mr. Schwab has expressed himself very favorably of his old friend and teacher.
Rev. Edward A. Bush was a student at St. Francis in the early fifties and later became the first president of the college, having been appointed to that position in 1864. Later he was attached to the Pittsburgh diocese
and was its vicar-general for many years. He died Sept. 8, 1918, at the advanced age of 79 years.
Rev. Ferdinand Kittell, pastor of St. Michael's Church, Loretto, wasfor many years president of St. Francis College. Although no longer as intimately connected with the institution, Father Kittell has always been a faithful friend and admirer, lending his support and co-operation to its every endeavor.
Rev. Raphael Breheny, T. O. B. Father Raphael, the actual president of St. Francis College, was for some twenty years identified with the edcational system of Brooklyn, N. Y. He was second provincial minister of the order in America. For seven years he was director of Trinity College, Sioux City, Iowa. For the past three years he was rector of St. Francis
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