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William T. (William Terence) Kane
1880–1946
A Chicago-born Jesuit priest, librarian, and biographer, he wrote with a clear sense of purpose and a strong interest in Catholic history and lives of faith. His books often bring religious figures close to everyday readers through warm, direct storytelling.
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For Greater Things: The Story of Saint Stanislaus Kostka
by William T. (William Terence) Kane
About the author
Born in Chicago on October 20, 1880, William Terence Kane entered the Society of Jesus in 1898 after attending Holy Family School and St. Ignatius College. He went on to teach at several Jesuit schools and became known as a priest deeply involved in education, writing, and library work.
During World War I he served as a chaplain with the 35th Division. Later, in 1930, he was named University Librarian at Loyola University Chicago, where he helped build important special collections, including materials on Jesuit history, Napoleon, and the university's own past. He also played a role in Catholic ministry in Chicago, including work connected with the early Our Lady of Guadalupe mission in South Chicago.
As an author, Kane is remembered for books such as For Greater Things: The Story of Saint Stanislaus Kostka and A Memoir of William A. Stanton, S.J. His writing reflects both his Jesuit vocation and his gift for presenting religious lives in an accessible, engaging way. He died on December 29, 1946.