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.
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 |
| Previous post(s) | Auxiliary Bishop of Omaha Titular Bishop of Plestia |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | December 15, 1957 |
| Consecration | January 6, 1982 by John Paul II, Eduardo Martínez Somalo, and Lucas Moreira Neves |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 24, 1932 Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Died | May 17, 2018 (aged 85) Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Styles of Anthony Michael Milone | |
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| Reference style | |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | Bishop |
Biography
editEarly life
editAnthony 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
editOn 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
editOn 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
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References
edit- ^ 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
editEpiscopal succession
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