Louis Benedict Kucera
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Louis Benedict Kucera (August 24, 1888 – May 9, 1957) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as bishop of the Diocese of Lincoln in Nebraska from 1930 until his death.
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Bishop of Lincoln | |
See | Diocese of Lincoln |
In office | 1930-1957 |
Predecessor | Francis Beckman |
Successor | James Vincent Casey |
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Ordination | June 8, 1915 by John Ireland |
Consecration | October 28, 1931 by Francis Beckman |
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Born | (1888-08-24)August 24, 1888 |
Died | May 9, 1957(1957-05-09) (aged 68) |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Parents | John Wenceslaus and Mary (née Skluzacek) Kucera |
Education | St. John's College College of St. Thomas St. Paul Seminary |
Motto | Omnibus prodesse |
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