It was an invitation-only crowd 14 years ago today as more than 1,000 people witnessed newly named Omaha Archbishop George J. Lucas officially take over from retiring Archbishop Elden F.
He defined a conservative course for the Roman Catholic Church, but his papacy was noted for his struggle with the clergy sexual abuse scandal and for his unexpected resignation.
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