William Feiner

1792–1829 (age 37)

Jesuit priest

Photograph of William Feiner

Biography

William Feiner was a Jesuit priest whose ministry occurred during the early nineteenth century, a period of growth and development for the Catholic Church in the United States. His religious vocation and commitment to the Jesuit mission reflected the dedication of priests who worked to establish Catholic institutions and serve the spiritual needs of their communities.

Father Feiner's relatively brief life was devoted to his religious calling and service within the Jesuit community. His burial at Georgetown University, one of America's premier Jesuit institutions, reflects his connection to the order's educational and spiritual mission. He is remembered as part of the devoted clergy who contributed to the development of American Catholicism.