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Bernard Flanagan was born in [[Proctor, Vermont|Proctor]], [[Vermont]], to John B. and Alice (née McGarry) Flanagan.<ref name=curtis>{{cite book|last=Curtis|first=Georgina Pell|title=The American Catholic Who's Who|volume=XIV|year=1961|publisher=Walter Romig|location=Grosse Pointe, Michigan}}</ref> He studied at the [[College of the Holy Cross]] in [[Worcester, Massachusetts|Worcester]], [[Massachusetts]], and at the [[Pontifical North American College]] in [[Rome]].<ref name=curtis/> He was [[Holy Orders|ordained]] to the [[Priesthood (Catholic Church)|priesthood]] on December 8, 1931.<ref name=hierarchy>{{cite news|work=Catholic-Hierarchy.org|title=Bishop Bernard Joseph Flanagan|url=http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bflanb.html}}</ref> He earned a [[Doctor of Canon Law|doctorate in canon law]] from [[The Catholic University of America]] in 1943, and served as secretary to Bishop [[Edward Francis Ryan]] and [[Chancellor (ecclesiastical)|chancellor]] of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington|Diocese of Burlington]].<ref name=curtis/>
Bernard Flanagan was born in [[Proctor, Vermont|Proctor]], [[Vermont]], to John B. and Alice (née McGarry) Flanagan.<ref name=curtis>{{cite book|last=Curtis|first=Georgina Pell|title=The American Catholic Who's Who|volume=XIV|year=1961|publisher=Walter Romig|location=Grosse Pointe, Michigan}}</ref> He studied at the [[College of the Holy Cross]] in [[Worcester, Massachusetts|Worcester]], [[Massachusetts]], and at the [[Pontifical North American College]] in [[Rome]].<ref name=curtis/> He was [[Holy Orders|ordained]] to the [[Priesthood (Catholic Church)|priesthood]] on December 8, 1931.<ref name=hierarchy>{{cite news|work=Catholic-Hierarchy.org|title=Bishop Bernard Joseph Flanagan|url=http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bflanb.html}}</ref> He earned a [[Doctor of Canon Law|doctorate in canon law]] from [[The Catholic University of America]] in 1943, and served as secretary to Bishop [[Edward Francis Ryan]] and [[Chancellor (ecclesiastical)|chancellor]] of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington|Diocese of Burlington]].<ref name=curtis/>


On September 1, 1953, he was appointed the first [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Norwich|Bishop of Norwich]], [[Connecticut]], by [[Pope Pius XII]]. Flanagan received his [[Bishop (Catholic Church)|episcopal consecration]] on the following December 3 from Bishop [[Edward Francis Ryan|Edward Ryan]], with Bishops [[Vincent Stanislaus Waters|Vincent Waters]] and [[John Cody]] serving as [[Consecrator|co-consecrators]]. He was formally installed five days later, on December 8, in [[Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich|St. Patrick's Cathedral]]. During his tenure, Flanagan oversaw the establishment of several [[Secondary education|secondary schools]] and [[Parish (Catholic Church)|parishes]] within his [[diocese]].<ref>Diocese of Norwich. [http://www.god-calls.com/diocese/history.html A Brief History of the Diocese of Norwich]</ref>
On September 1, 1953, he was appointed the first [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Norwich|Bishop of Norwich]], [[Connecticut]], by [[Pope Pius XII]]. Flanagan received his [[Bishop (Catholic Church)|episcopal consecration]] on the following December 3 from Bishop [[Edward Francis Ryan|Edward Ryan]], with Bishops [[Vincent Stanislaus Waters|Vincent Waters]] and [[John Cody]] serving as [[Consecrator|co-consecrators]]. He was formally installed five days later, on December 8, in [[Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich|St. Patrick's Cathedral]]. During his tenure, Flanagan oversaw the establishment of several [[Secondary education|secondary schools]] and [[Parish (Catholic Church)|parishes]] within his [[diocese]].<ref>Diocese of Norwich. [http://www.god-calls.com/diocese/history.html A Brief History of the Diocese of Norwich] {{wayback|url=http://www.god-calls.com/diocese/history.html |date=20080501072335 }}</ref>


He was later named the second [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester|Bishop of Worcester]], [[Massachusetts]], on August 8, 1959, and installed as such by [[Richard Cushing|Richard Cardinal Cushing]] on September 24 of that same year. Flanagan attended the [[Second Vatican Council]] from 1962 to 1965, and was an ardent supporter of [[Catholic Church and ecumenism|ecumenism]]. He once declared, "There are many paths that we can and must travel, as we work and pray for the fulfillment of [[Jesus|Christ]]'s prayer that 'all be one'. One of these paths is the association of yet separated Christian churches in local and regional councils."
He was later named the second [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester|Bishop of Worcester]], [[Massachusetts]], on August 8, 1959, and installed as such by [[Richard Cushing|Richard Cardinal Cushing]] on September 24 of that same year. Flanagan attended the [[Second Vatican Council]] from 1962 to 1965, and was an ardent supporter of [[Catholic Church and ecumenism|ecumenism]]. He once declared, "There are many paths that we can and must travel, as we work and pray for the fulfillment of [[Jesus|Christ]]'s prayer that 'all be one'. One of these paths is the association of yet separated Christian churches in local and regional councils."


In 1973, his diocese joined the [[Worcester County Ecumenical Council]], a predominantly [[Protestantism|Protestant]] organization.<ref>Telegram & Gazette. [http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G1-163736645.html] May 22, 2007</ref> He also engaged in active dialogue with [[Iakovos, Archbishop of America|Archbishop Iakovos]] of the [[Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America|Greek Orthodox Church in America]].<ref>St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral. [http://www.spyridoncathedral.org/news/t-g01-23-06.htm Catholics attend Orthodox service] January 23, 2006</ref>
In 1973, his diocese joined the [[Worcester County Ecumenical Council]], a predominantly [[Protestantism|Protestant]] organization.<ref>Telegram & Gazette. [http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G1-163736645.html] May 22, 2007</ref> He also engaged in active dialogue with [[Iakovos, Archbishop of America|Archbishop Iakovos]] of the [[Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America|Greek Orthodox Church in America]].<ref>St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral. [http://www.spyridoncathedral.org/news/t-g01-23-06.htm Catholics attend Orthodox service] {{wayback|url=http://www.spyridoncathedral.org/news/t-g01-23-06.htm |date=20080205081150 }} January 23, 2006</ref>


After twenty-three years of service, the Bishop retired from his post in [[Worcester, Massachusetts|Worcester]] on his seventy-fifth birthday, March 31, 1983. Flanagan later died at the age 89.
After twenty-three years of service, the Bishop retired from his post in [[Worcester, Massachusetts|Worcester]] on his seventy-fifth birthday, March 31, 1983. Flanagan later died at the age 89.

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Styles of
Bernard Flanagan
Reference styleThe Most Reverend
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleMonsignor
Posthumous stylenone

Bernard Joseph Flanagan (March 31, 1908 – January 28, 1998) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Bishop of Norwich (1953–59) and Bishop of Worcester (1959–83).

Biography

Bernard Flanagan was born in Proctor, Vermont, to John B. and Alice (née McGarry) Flanagan.[1] He studied at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts, and at the Pontifical North American College in Rome.[1] He was ordained to the priesthood on December 8, 1931.[2] He earned a doctorate in canon law from The Catholic University of America in 1943, and served as secretary to Bishop Edward Francis Ryan and chancellor of the Diocese of Burlington.[1]

On September 1, 1953, he was appointed the first Bishop of Norwich, Connecticut, by Pope Pius XII. Flanagan received his episcopal consecration on the following December 3 from Bishop Edward Ryan, with Bishops Vincent Waters and John Cody serving as co-consecrators. He was formally installed five days later, on December 8, in St. Patrick's Cathedral. During his tenure, Flanagan oversaw the establishment of several secondary schools and parishes within his diocese.[3]

He was later named the second Bishop of Worcester, Massachusetts, on August 8, 1959, and installed as such by Richard Cardinal Cushing on September 24 of that same year. Flanagan attended the Second Vatican Council from 1962 to 1965, and was an ardent supporter of ecumenism. He once declared, "There are many paths that we can and must travel, as we work and pray for the fulfillment of Christ's prayer that 'all be one'. One of these paths is the association of yet separated Christian churches in local and regional councils."

In 1973, his diocese joined the Worcester County Ecumenical Council, a predominantly Protestant organization.[4] He also engaged in active dialogue with Archbishop Iakovos of the Greek Orthodox Church in America.[5]

After twenty-three years of service, the Bishop retired from his post in Worcester on his seventy-fifth birthday, March 31, 1983. Flanagan later died at the age 89.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c Curtis, Georgina Pell (1961). The American Catholic Who's Who. Vol. XIV. Grosse Pointe, Michigan: Walter Romig.
  2. ^ "Bishop Bernard Joseph Flanagan". Catholic-Hierarchy.org.
  3. ^ Diocese of Norwich. A Brief History of the Diocese of Norwich Archived 2008-05-01 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ Telegram & Gazette. [1] May 22, 2007
  5. ^ St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Catholics attend Orthodox service Archived 2008-02-05 at the Wayback Machine January 23, 2006
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
none
 Bishop of Norwich
1953–1959 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Bishop of Worcester
1959–1983 		Succeeded by
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