Second Sunday Talks

Second Sunday talks are one-hour programs featuring guest speakers or panels with Q&A. Topics have included the Creighton Family, Nebraska’s Civil War history, the Blackstone Hotel, and the Standing Bear v. Crook Trial.

Talks are free for members and $5 for non-members.

Interested in presenting? Contact our Executive Director at 402-455-9990 or Director@DouglasCoHistory.org

Father Flanagan of Boys Town: A Man of Vision
with Hugh Reilly, Dr. Kevin Warneke, and Mike Jedlicka

Father Flanagan of Boys Town: A Man of Vision

Sunday, March 8th, 2 PM, Metro Community college, Fort Omaha, Building 10, Rm 110

Authors Hugh Reilly and Dr. Kevin Warneke will talk about their book: Father Flanagan of Boys Town: A Man of Vision. It is a biography of Father Edward Flanagan’s birth in rural Ireland, the founding and growth of his world-famous Boys Town, and his global travels following World War II to advocate for youth. Mike Jedlicka will show a quick movie and discuss the canonization efforts and progress to date to make Fr. Flanagan a Saint.

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Meet Your Speakers

Hugh Reilly is a professor emeritus of the University of Nebraska at Omaha. He served as the director of UNO’s School of Communication for 8 years. He has written dozens of articles for regional and national magazines as well as numerous academic articles and book chapters. He is the author or co-author of six books. He led more than 25 tours of Ireland.

Dr. Kevin Warneke serves as an executive vice president for the Steier Group, an Omaha-based fundraising and development company. He previously served as chief executive officer of the Omaha Ronald McDonald House. Kevin is a frequent contributor to such publications as Baseball Digest, Flatwater Free Press and Nebraska Quarterly magazine. He has co-written four books.

Mike Jedlicka serves as the treasurer of the Father Flanagan League Society of Devotion. He also is one of many on the group praying to Father Flanagan for his intercession for a miracle cure, to come to the aid of, or to hear the prayers of the faithful and permanently healing of a special intention. Professionally, Mike held multiple positions with Norfolk Iron & Metal over his 42-year career with the company, retiring as vice president of customer relations.