O'Shea Hall (1967), Seton Hall (1970)

O'Shea Hall, completed in 1967, was one of the two largest residence halls on campus. The eight-story building had capacity for 400 students, with administrative offices in the basement and on the ground floor. It was named for Bishop John A. O'Shea, C.M. (1887-1967), an alumnus who had been serving on the NU faculty when he volunteered for missionary work in China. He began a 31-year ministry there in 1921, was named coadjutor bishop of Kanchow at age 40, and assumed full responsibility for the diocese 18 years later. He did not flee during chaotic times, was taken captive by the Communists in 1952, and after seven months in prison was released near death and returned to the United States, where he recovered and lived another 17 years. Seton Hall, opened in 1970, was the first women's residence on campus. The eight-story building had capacity for 400 and also housed administrative and faculty offices, with the office of career development in the lower level. It was named for Elizabeth Ann Seton (1774-1821), foundress of the Daughters of Charity in America, who was canonized a saint in 1975.

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