Edward Francis Hoban

Edward Francis Hoban (June 27, 1878 – September 22, 1966) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.

He then traveled to Rome to attended Pontifical Gregorian University, earning a Doctor of Sacred Theology degree in 1906.

He received his episcopal consecration on December 21, 1921, from Cardinal George Mundelein, with Bishops Alexander McGavick and Thomas Molloy serving as co-consecrators.

Its success was attributed, in large part, to Hoban's administrative skill and his ability to marshal and organize the efforts of clergy, religious and laity.

[1] Hoban was named the second bishop of the Diocese of Rockford by Pope Pius XI on February 21, 1928; he was installed on May 15, 1928.

[5] During his tenure, Hoban opened many elementary and high schools in the diocese, modernized charitable institutions, and established a diocesan newspaper.

[4] As bishop, Hoban encouraged refugees displaced by World War II to settle in Cleveland.

[3] Hoban opened a minor seminary and expanded the Newman Apostolate for Catholic students attending public universities and colleges.