Edward J. Flanagan
American priest in Nebraska (1886-1948) · Ireland · On the map · Religious Figures · Died at 61
Edward Joseph Flanagan was an Irish-born priest of the Catholic Church in the United States who served for decades in Nebraska.
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About this person
After serving as a parish priest in the Diocese of Omaha, he founded the orphanage and educational complex known as Boys Town, located west of the city in what is now Boys Town, Douglas County, Nebraska. In the 21st century, the complex also serves as a center for troubled youth.
Country
Ireland
Category
Religious Figures
Type
Religious Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1886 to 1948 · aged 61
