John Joseph Nilan

John Joseph Nilan (August 1, 1855 April 13, 1934) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Bishop of Hartford from 1910 until his death in 1934.

John Joseph Nilan
Bishop of Hartford
In office1910-1934
Orders
OrdinationDecember 21, 1878
ConsecrationApril 28, 1911
by Cardinal William Henry O'Connell
Personal details
Born(1855-08-01)August 1, 1855
Newburyport, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedApril 13, 1934(1934-04-13) (aged 78)
NationalityAmerican
DenominationRoman Catholic
EducationSt. Joseph Seminary, Troy, New York
MottoDominus Firmamentum Meum
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