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William Feiner

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The result was: scheduled for Today's featured article/May 4, 2021 by Gog the Mild (talk) 12:20, 25 April 2021 (UTC)



William Feiner (1792–1829) was a German Catholic priest and Jesuit who became a missionary to the United States. Born in Münster, he taught at Jesuit schools in the Russian Empire and Polish Galicia before emigrating to the United States in 1822, following the restoration of the Society of Jesus. He taught theology and engaged in pastoral work in Conewago, Pennsylvania, where there was a large German population. He then became a full-time professor of theology and German at Georgetown College, and then prefect of studies. He was also the second dedicated librarian of the college's library. In 1826, Feiner became the president of Georgetown, despite having never mastered the English language. He also ministered at Holy Trinity Church and continued to teach theology. Feiner had long suffered poor health due to tuberculosis and was forced to resign the presidency in 1829, dying later that year.
 * Most recent similar article(s): Bernard A. Maguire
 * Main editors: Ergo Sum
 * Promoted: January 6, 2021
 * Reasons for nomination: 195th anniversary of his appointment as president of Georgetown College
 * Support as nominator.  Ergo Sum  05:15, 16 March 2021 (UTC)
 * Support seems like a good featured article to appear on the main page on his appointment anniversary. ₛₒₘₑBₒdyₐₙyBₒdy₀₅ (talk) 13:27, 16 March 2021 (UTC)
 * Support. P  anini 🥪 15:12, 23 March 2021 (UTC)