Rev. Daniel A. Lord, S.J.

Rev. Daniel A. Lord, S.J. (1888–1955) was an American Jesuit priest, writer, and speaker, known for his prolific contributions to Catholic literature, his charismatic teaching style, and his role in shaping Catholic youth ministry in the 20th century. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he entered the Society of Jesus in 1909 and was ordained to the priesthood in 1923.

Fr. Lord was a highly influential figure in Catholic education and evangelization, authoring over 90 books, hundreds of pamphlets, and countless articles. His writings covered a wide range of topics, including Catholic doctrine, morality, and social issues, with a special focus on making the faith accessible and inspiring to young people. He is perhaps best known for writing My Catholic Faith and Christ the King, Lord of History, as well as for penning plays and musicals with strong Catholic themes.

A staunch defender of Catholic values, Fr. Lord was a leading figure in the Catholic Action movement, encouraging laypeople, especially the youth, to actively live out their faith. He also played a significant role in developing the 1930 Motion Picture Production Code (often called the Hays Code), which aimed to uphold moral standards in Hollywood films.

Fr. Lord’s dynamic and engaging approach to ministry left a lasting legacy in Catholic education, literature, and youth apostolates, inspiring generations to embrace and defend their faith with joy and conviction.