Thomas Hennen

Thomas Joseph Hennen (born July 4, 1978) is an American Catholic prelate who serves as Bishop of Baker.

Biography Early life and education Hennen was born on July 4, 1978, in Ottumwa, Iowa, to (the late) John and Joan Hennen. He is the youngest of 11 children. He received a bachelor's degree in history and philosophy from St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa. Hennen went to Rome to continue his studies while residing at the Pontifical North American College. He earned a Bachelor of Sacred Theology degree from the Pontifical Gregorian University in 2003.

Priesthood Hennen was ordained a priest at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Davenport by Bishop William Franklin for the Diocese of Davenport on July 10, 2004. Bishop Emeritus Liam Cary of Baker and Bishop Dennis Walsh of Davenport served as the principal co-consecrators. At the time of his ordination, Hennen was the youngest sitting American Catholic bishop.