John Joseph Nilan
John Joseph Nilan | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Hartford | |
| In office | 1910-1934 |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | December 21, 1878 |
| Consecration | April 28, 1911 by Cardinal William Henry O'Connell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 1, 1855 Newburyport, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | April 13, 1934 (aged 78) |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Education | St. Joseph Seminary, Troy, New York |
| Motto | Dominus firmamentum meum (The Lord is my foundation) |
John Joseph Nilan (August 1, 1855 – April 13, 1934) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as bishop of Hartford from 1910 until his death in 1934.