Oscar Hugh Lipscomb facts for kids
Quick facts for kids His Excellency, The Most Reverend Oscar Hugh Lipscomb |
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| Archbishop Emeritus of Mobile | |
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| Archdiocese | Mobile |
| Appointed | July 29, 1980 |
| Enthroned | November 16, 1980 |
| Reign ended | April 2, 2008 |
| Predecessor | John Lawrence May |
| Successor | Thomas John Rodi |
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| Ordination | July 15, 1956 |
| Consecration | November 16, 1980 by John L. May, William Benedict Friend, and Raymond W. Lessard |
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| Born | September 21, 1931 Mobile, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | July 15, 2020 (aged 88) Mobile, Alabama, U.S. |
| Previous post | Chancellor of Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Mobile |
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| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | Archbishop |
Oscar Hugh Lipscomb (September 21, 1931 – July 15, 2020) was an American bishop in the Catholic Church. He served the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Mobile, Alabama, for 28 years. He was the first archbishop of Mobile.
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Early Life and Education
Oscar Hugh Lipscomb was born on September 21, 1931, in Mobile, Alabama. He went to McGill–Toolen Catholic High School, graduating in 1949. There's even an athletic complex named after him at the school!
After high school, he studied at St. Bernard Junior Seminary and College. He then went to Rome to study for the priesthood at the Pontifical North American College. On July 15, 1956, he became a Catholic priest in Rome.
Lipscomb loved learning. He earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in history in 1960. Later, he received a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in history in 1963. Both of these advanced degrees were from the Catholic University of America.
Serving the Church
After becoming a priest, Lipscomb worked in Mobile. He served as a parish priest, helping people in local churches. He also taught at McGill Institute and Spring Hill College.
In 1966, he became the chancellor for the Mobile archdiocese. This is a special role where he helped manage the church's records and official business. He held this position for many years.
On July 29, 1980, Oscar Lipscomb was chosen to be the Archbishop of Mobile. This was a very important step! He was officially made a bishop on November 16, 1980. His predecessor, Archbishop John L. May, helped with this special ceremony.
On the same day Lipscomb became archbishop, the Diocese of Mobile was changed to the Archdiocese of Mobile. This meant it became a more important area within the Catholic Church. He was the first person to hold the title of Archbishop of Mobile.
Archbishop Lipscomb was also a member of the Joint International Commission for Theological Dialogue Between the Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church. This group works to improve understanding between different Christian churches.
He retired as archbishop in 2008. Even after retiring, he stayed involved with the Catholic community in Mobile.
Later Years and Legacy
Oscar Hugh Lipscomb passed away on July 15, 2020, at the age of 88. He died at a home run by the Little Sisters of the Poor in Mobile. He had been dealing with health issues for some time before his death.
Archbishop Lipscomb served the Catholic Church for many years. He was a dedicated leader and educator in Alabama.
See also
- Catholic Church hierarchy
- Catholic Church in the United States
- Historical list of the Catholic bishops of the United States
- List of Catholic bishops of the United States
- Lists of patriarchs, archbishops, and bishops
Archbishop of Mobile
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| Preceded by John Lawrence May |
Archbishop of Mobile 1980–2008 |
Succeeded by Thomas John Rodi |
