Anthony Michael Milone

American Roman Catholic prelate

His Excellency, The Most Reverend

Anthony Michael Milone

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| (1932-09-24)September 24, 1932

Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.

Died| May 17, 2018(2018-05-17) (aged 85)
Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
Styles of
Anthony Michael Milone

Reference style|

* His Excellency
* The Most Reverend

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

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### Early life

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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

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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

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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

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Portals:

* Biography
* Catholicism

## References

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1. ^ a b Stewart, Megan (May 17, 2018). "Bishop Anthony Milone, a longtime Omaha priest, dies". KMTV. Retrieved May 26, 2018.
2. ^ 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.
3. ^ "Rinunce e Nomine, 12.07.2006" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. July 12, 2006. Retrieved May 26, 2018.

## External links

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* Roman Catholic Diocese of Great Falls–Billings Official Site

## Episcopal succession

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Catholic Church titles

Preceded by

Thomas Joseph Murphy

|  Bishop of Great Falls-Billings
1988–2006  | Succeeded by

Michael William Warfel

Preceded by

|  Auxiliary Bishop of Omaha
1982–1988  | Succeeded by

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Roman Catholic Diocese of Great Falls–Billings

Bishops|

Ordinaries
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

Churches|

Cathedrals
St. Ann's Cathedral, Great Falls
St. Patrick's Co-Cathedral, Billings

Parishes
Sacred Heart Church, Glendive
St. Peter's Church, Wibaux

Education|

Higher education
University of Providence

High schools
Billings Central Catholic High School, Billings
Great Falls Central Catholic High School, Great Falls
St. Labre Indian Catholic High School, Ashland

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Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Omaha

Ordinaries|

Bishops
James Myles O'Gorman
James O.Connor
Richard Scannell
Jeremiah James Harty
Joseph Francis Rummel

Archbishops
James Hugh Ryan
Gerald Thomas Bergan
Daniel E. Sheehan
Elden Francis Curtiss
George Joseph Lucas
Michael George McGovern

Auxiliary bishops|

Daniel E. Sheehan
Anthony Michael Milone

Churches|

Cathedral
St. Cecilia Cathedral

Parishes
St. Anthony's Church, Cedar Rapids
St. Leonard Church, Madison
Holy Family Shrine
Holy Family Church, Omaha
Immaculate Conception Church, Omaha
Sacred Heart Church, Omaha
St. Frances Cabrini Church, Omaha
St. John's Church, Omaha
St. Joseph Church, Omaha
St. Bonaventure Church, Raeville

Education|

Higher education
Creighton University
College of Saint Mary

High schools
Archbishop Bergan High School, Fremont
Cedar Catholic High School, Hartington
Central Catholic High School, West Point
Creighton Preparatory School, Omaha
Daniel J. Gross Catholic High School, Bellevue
Duchesne Academy, Omaha
Holy Family High School, Lindsay
Marian High School, Omaha
Mercy High School, Omaha
Mount Michael Benedictine School, Omaha
Norfolk Catholic High School, Norfolk
Pope John XXIII Central Catholic High School, Elgin
Roncalli Catholic High School, Omaha
St. Francis High School, Humphrey
St. Mary's High School, O'Neill
Scotus Central Catholic High School, Columbus
V. J. and Angela Skutt Catholic High School, Omaha

Priests|

Blase J. Cupich
William Joseph Dendinger
Edward J. Flanagan
Joseph G. Hanefeldt
Edward Joseph Hunkeler
Patrick Aloysius Alphonsus McGovern
John Linus Paschang

Other|

Boys Town
Notre Dame Academy and Convent
Mount Michael Abbey
Christ the King Priory
Immaculata Monastery & Spirituality Center

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International|

* ISNI
* VIAF
* WorldCat

National|

* United States

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