Walter Halloran
Walter H. Halloran | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 21, 1921 Jesuit priest |
| Known for | Assisting in exorcism of Roland Doe |
Walter H. Halloran The Exorcist.
Life
Halloran was born in
San Diego, California. In 1988, Halloran was an assistant director of the alumni office at Creighton University in Omaha.[3]
Exorcism
According to author Thomas B. Allen, Halloran "expressed his skepticism about potential paranormal events before his death."[4] When asked in an interview to make a statement on whether the boy had been possessed, Halloran responded saying "No, I can’t go on record, I never made an absolute statement about the things because I didn’t feel I was qualified."[5][3]
Death
In 2003, Halloran was diagnosed with cancer and retired to the St. Camillus Jesuit Community in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, where he died on March 1, 2005.[1] At the time of his death, he was the last surviving Jesuit who had assisted in the 1949 case.
Notes
- ^ a b c d Washington Post, "Jesuit Priest Walter Halloran," March 9, 2005; p. B06
- ^ Campion Graduate Notables...
- ^ a b The Washington Post, Chuck Conconi, May 11, 1988.
- ^ Zagier, Alan Scher. "Exorcism of 1949 continues to fascinate St. Louis". AP.org. Associated Press. Retrieved 24 September 2014.
- ^ "The Cold Hard Facts Behind the Story that Inspired "The Exorcist"". Strange Magazine. Retrieved 2007-12-31.
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