Avery Dulles [SEP] religious order
(The Center later became well known due to the controversial Jesuit priest, Leonard Feeney, S.J.) He served in the United States Navy during World War II, attaining the rank of Lieutenant. For his liaison work with the French Navy, Dulles was awarded the French Croix de guerre.
Society of Jesus and elevation to cardinal.
Upon his discharge from the Navy in 1946, Avery Dulles entered the Society of Jesus, and was ordained to the priesthood in 1956. After a year in Germany, he studied ecclesiology
case during his first year. This success won him a position as a certified Judge Advocate in 1956.
Biography Priesthood.
Scanlan followed his old calling toward the priesthood, despite his success as a lawyer. He felt the conviction to join a religious order rather than serve as a diocesan priest. In his search for an appealing order, Scanlan spent time with the Jesuits, Dominicans, and Franciscans and consulted with theologian Fr. Avery Dulles, S.J. who advised him, "what does Jesus want." He entered the