John W. Donohue  John W. Donohue, AIA (1869–1941) was an American architect who was active in Western Massachusetts during the first half of the 20th century. Donohue was born in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1869. His father was associated with the engineering department of a local railroad and designed an office building for that railroad in Springfield. The young Donohue was educated in the local schools including Central High School. After working for a local firm Donohue was appointed architect for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield MA, which at the time also included the Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester, MA. In this capacity Donohoe would design over 100 churches, schools, hospitals and other buildings for Catholic Clients  "Worcester Diocese:"   "Springfield Diocese:"