Anthony Michael Milone
American Roman Catholic prelate
His Excellency, The Most Reverend Anthony Michael Milone | |
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| Bishop of Great Falls-Billings | |
| Church | Roman Catholic |
| See | Diocese of Great Falls-Billings |
| Appointed | December 14, 1987 |
| Installed | February 23, 1988 |
| Term ended | July 12, 2006 |
| Predecessor | Thomas Joseph Murphy |
| Successor | Michael William Warfel |
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| Ordination | December 15, 1957 |
| Consecration | January 6, 1982 by John Paul II, Eduardo Martínez Somalo, and Lucas Moreira Neves |
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| Born | (1932-09-24)September 24, 1932 Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Died | May 17, 2018(2018-05-17) (aged 85) Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Previous post(s) | Auxiliary Bishop of Omaha Titular Bishop of Plestia |
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| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | Bishop |
Anthony Michael Milone (September 24, 1932 – May 17, 2018) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who served as the sixth bishop of the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings in Montana from 1988 to 2006. He previously served as an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Omaha in Nebraska from 1981 to 1988.
Biography
Early life
Anthony Milone was born on September 24, 1932, in Omaha, Nebraska, where he attended Creighton Prep. He studied at the seminary at Conception Abbey in Conception, Missouri, the North American College in Rome, and the Gregorian University in Rome.[1] On December 15, 1957, Milone was ordained a priest in the Archdiocese of Omaha.
Auxiliary Bishop of Omaha
On November 10, 1981, Milone was appointed titular bishop of Plestia and auxiliary bishop of Omaha by Pope John Paul II. He was consecrated by the pope on January 6, 1982.[2]
Bishop of Great Falls-Billings
On December 14, 1987, Milone was appointed Bishop of Great Falls-Billings by John Paul II and installed on February 23, 1988. At one point, Milone went to Mass and received the eucharist from Padre Pio.
Pope Benedict XVI accepted Milone's resignation as bishop of Great Falls-Billings for reasons of health on July 12, 2006.[3] Anthony Milone died in Omaha on May 17, 2018, at age 85.[1]
See also
Portals:
Biography
Catholicism
References
- ^ a b Stewart, Megan (May 17, 2018). "Bishop Anthony Milone, a longtime Omaha priest, dies". KMTV. Retrieved May 26, 2018.
- ^ May, Mike (May 22, 2018). "Bishop Milone dies at 85; recalled as good-humored, humble shepherd". National Catholic Reporter. Catholic News Service. Retrieved May 26, 2018.
- ^ "Rinunce e Nomine, 12.07.2006" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. July 12, 2006. Retrieved May 26, 2018.
External links
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Great Falls–Billings Official Site
Episcopal succession
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| Preceded by | Bishop of Great Falls-Billings 1988–2006 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by – | Auxiliary Bishop of Omaha 1982–1988 | Succeeded by – |
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Roman Catholic Diocese of Great Falls–Billings
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- Mathias Clement Lenihan
- Edwin Vincent O'Hara
- William Joseph Condon
- Eldon Bernard Schuster
- Thomas Joseph Murphy
- Anthony Michael Milone
- Michael William Warfel
- Coadjutor
- Jeffrey M. Fleming
- Cathedrals
- St. Ann's Cathedral, Great Falls
- St. Patrick's Co-Cathedral, Billings
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- Sacred Heart Church, Glendive
- St. Peter's Church, Wibaux
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