John Joseph Leibrecht


John Joseph Leibrecht
Bishop Emeritus of Springfield–Cape Girardeau
ProvinceSaint Louis
SeeSpringfield–Cape Girardeau
AppointedOctober 20, 1984
InstalledDecember 12, 1984
RetiredJanuary 24, 2008
PredecessorBernard Francis Law
SuccessorJames Vann Johnston, Jr.
Orders
OrdinationMarch 17, 1956
by Joseph Ritter
ConsecrationDecember 12, 1984
by John L. May, Bernard Francis Law, and Glennon Patrick Flavin
Personal details
Born (1930-08-08) August 8, 1930 (age 94)
MottoStand firm in faith
Styles of
John Joseph Leibrecht
Reference style
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleBishop

John Joseph Leibrecht (born August 8, 1930) is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as bishop of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau in Missouri from 1984 to 2008.