Prelate History

The Archdiocese has been served by nine prelates:

Since the establishment of the Vicariate Apostolic of the Nebraska Territory in 1859, nine prelates have served in the area.

• Bishop James Miles O'Gorman - 1859 - 1874
• Bishop James O'Connor - 1876 - 1891
• Bishop Richard Scannell - 1891 - 1916
• Bishop Jeremiah Harty - 1916 - 1927
• Bishop Joseph Francis Rummel - 1928 - 1935
• Archbishop James Hugh Ryan - 1935 -1947
• Archbishop Gerald Thomas Bergan - 1947 - 1969
• Archbishop Daniel E. Sheehan - 1969 - 1993
• Archbishop Elden Francis Curtiss - 1993 - 2009
• Archbishop George J. Lucas - 2009 - Present