Priesthood
Conway was ordained for the Diocese of Down and Connor on 20 June 1937. After further studies in Rome in 1937-1941, he served on the staff of St. Malachy's College, Belfast, 1941–1942, teaching Latin and English. In 1942 he was appointed Professor of Moral Theology in Maynooth and of Canon Law the following year, holding both Professorships until 1958. He was Vice-President in 1957-1958.
Two of his brothers, alumni of St. Mary's CBS, also became Priests of the Diocese of Down and Connor. Canon Joseph Conway (died 2008), ordained in 1947 taught at St. Malachy's College until his appointment as President of St. Patrick's College, Knock in 1967 while a younger brother, Canon Noel Conway was ordained in 1957 and also taught at St. Malachy's College where he became President in 1983.
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