Servant of God Father Edward Joseph Flanagan, 1886-1948A native son of Ireland. Founder and citizen of Boys Town in Omaha, Nebraska.

Champion and healer of struggling children and families. Servant of God
Edward J. Flanagan’s legacy lives on in the haven for children he founded in our
community—and throughout the world in nearly 90 programs directly inspired
by his example.

Currently, Father Flanagan’s cause awaits approval by the Dicastery for the
Cause of Saints, and he can be declared Venerable. Next, one miracle is
needed to be declared Blessed, and a second miracle to be a Saint.
In his own words, Father Flanagan said, “Pray, for prayers produce miracles.”

A prayer group has been  formed in the parish to pray for Father Edward Joseph Flanagan,  to move his journey to sainthood along. The group meets the third Wednesday of each month in the church from 6 to 6:30 pm.

Contacts:
• Debbie Kula, [email protected]
• Jack Flanagan (Great nephew), [email protected]

For more information on Father Flanagan’s Cause for Sainthood, please visit the Father Flanagan League Society of Devotions website at: www.fatherflanagan.org.