Born Michael D. Collins on April 12, 1909 in the Bronx, New York, he was the son of Michael and Mary Dineen. He professed his Passionist vows on August 15, 1929. His religious name was Christopher. He was ordained on May 30, 1936. He graduated from The Catholic University of America and went on for more studies at Laval University, Quebec, Canada. Father Collins was a professor at Holy Cross Seminary, Dunkirk, New York and the Passionist Junior College, West Hartford, Connecticut. In both places he was also the Dean of Studies. When the Passionist seminary system came to an end he became a preacher. He also wrote a Current Fact and Comment column each month for Sign Magazine and was province archivist. In September 1979 he joined the retreat house staff in Riverdale, New York.
Birth Date:
April 12, 1909
Profession Date:
August 15, 1929
Ordination Date:
May 30, 1936
Death Date:
April 6, 1988
Religious Name:
Christopher of Jesus Crucified Collins