Anthony O'Regan

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Anthony O'Regan (1809 - 1866) was a U.S. Catholic bishop, born in Kiltullagh, County Roscommon, Ireland. He served as the Roman Catholic Bishop of Chicago between 1854 and 1858. He notably excommunicated the schismatic priest Charles Chiniquy.

Preceded by
James Oliver Van de Velde, SJ
Bishop of Chicago
1854–1858
Succeeded by
James Duggan