Roman Catholic Diocese of Lincoln

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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Lincoln (Latin: Dioecesis Lincolnensis) is a Roman Catholic diocese in Nebraska. It was founded on August 2, 1887, by Pope Leo XIII.[1]

The past bishops of the diocese are:[2]

  • Thomas Bonacum (1887–1911)
  • John Henry Tihen (1911–1917)
  • Charles Joseph O'Reilly (1918–1923)
  • Francis Joseph Beckman (1923–1930)
  • Louis Benedict Kucera (1930–1957)
  • James Vincent Casey (1957–1967)
  • Glennon Patrick Flavin (1967–1992)
  • Fabian Bruskewitz (1992—)

[edit] References

  1. ^ Roman Catholic Diocese of Lincoln Home Page
  2. ^ Diocese of Lincoln, catholic-hierarchy.org
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