Bernard Joseph Flanagan

Bernard Joseph Flanagan (March 31, 1908 – January 28, 1998) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.

[1] Flanagan was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Burlington by Cardinal Francesco Selvaggiani on December 8, 1931.

"In 1973, the diocese joined the Worcester County Ecumenical Council, a predominantly Protestant organization.

[5] Flanagan also engaged in active dialogue with Archbishop Iakovos of the Greek Orthodox Church in America.

[6] Pope John Paul II accepted Flanagan's resignation as bishop of the Diocese of Worcester on March 31, 1983.