Edmond Heelan

Edmond Heelan (February 5, 1868 – September 20, 1948) was an Irish-born prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as bishop of the Diocese of Sioux City in Iowa from 1920 until his death in 1948. He previously served as an auxiliary bishop of the same diocese from 1919 to 1920.

Biography

Early life Edmond Heelan was born on February 5, 1868, in Elton, County Limerick, Ireland, to John and Anne (née Quish) Heelan. He studied philosophy and theology at All Hallows College in Dublin.

Heelan was ordained to the priesthood in Dublin for the Diocese of Dubuque on June 24, 1890 by Bishop Abraham Brownrigg. After his ordination, he immigrated to United States, where he was appointed as a curate St. Raphael's Cathedral Parish in Dubuque, Iowa. Heelan was appointed rector at St. Raphael's in 1893.

Auxiliary Bishop and Bishop of Sioux City

On December 21, 1918, Heelan was appointed as an auxiliary bishop of Sioux City and titular bishop of Gerasa by Pope Benedict XV. He was named assistant to the papal throne in 1941 by Pope Pius XII.

Death Heelan died on September 20, 1948, at age 80 in Sioux City. Heelan Hall at Briar Cliff University is named after him.