Gerald Thomas Bergan

Gerald Thomas Bergan was an American clergyman of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Bishop of Des Moines and Archbishop of Omaha .

Gerald Bergan was born in Peoria, Illinois, to William and Mary Bergan. After graduating from Spalding Institute in his native city, he attended St. Viator College in Bourbonnais, where he excelled in athletics. He continued his studies at the Pontifical North American College in Rome. He was ordained to the priesthood on October 28, 1915. Upon his return to the United States, he served as chancellor and vicar general of the Diocese of Peoria, and rector of the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception.

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