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LENIHAN, Mathias Clement

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LENIHAN, Mathias Clement. (Dubuque, IA, Oct. 6, 1854-Dubuque, IA, August, 1943). Priest. Father Lenihan was the first native-born Iowan ordained a priest. The ceremony was conducted by Pope Pius X.