Stephen Aloysius Leven
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| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
|---|---|
| Senior posting | |
| See | San Angelo |
| Title | Bishop of San Angelo |
| Period in office | 1969 – 1979 |
| Predecessor | Thomas Ambrose Tschoepe |
| Successor | Joseph Anthony Fiorenza |
| Religious career | |
| Priestly ordination | June 10, 1928 |
| Previous bishoprics | Bishop of San Antonio (auxiliary), Bishop of Bure (titular) |
| Previous post | Bishop |
| Personal | |
| Date of birth | April 30, 1905 |
| Place of birth | Blackwell, Oklahoma |
| Date of death | June 28, 1983 (aged 78) |
| Place of death | Blackwell, Oklahoma |
Stephen Aloysius Leven (1905–1983) was the third bishop of the Diocese of San Angelo. He was born in Blackwell, Oklahoma on April 30, 1905 and ordained a priest on June 10, 1928. On December 3, 1955, Leven was appointed auxiliary bishop of San Antonio and titular bishop of Bure. He was appointed Bishop of San Angelo on October 20, 1969 and resigned on April 24, 1979. He died on June 28, 1983.
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Stephen Aloysius Leven from the Handbook of Texas Online
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