Edmond Heelan

Edmond Heelan (February 5, 1868 – September 20, 1948) was an Irish-born prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.

[2] After his ordination, he immigrated to United States, where he was appointed as a curate St. Raphael's Cathedral Parish in Dubuque, Iowa.

[2] As an auxiliary bishop, he served as rector of the Cathedral of the Epiphany in Sioux City.

[2] During his term as bishop, Neelan greatly expanded Catholic education in the diocese.

In 1929, Heelan donated land in Sioux City to the Sisters of St. Francis for the establishment of Briar Cliff College for women.