Father Hubert J. Spanel's Obituary

Fr. Hubert J. Spanel was called home to our Lord on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.

His wake service will be held on Tuesday, November 19th at 6 p.m., followed by a funeral Mass on Wednesday, November 20th at 10:30 a.m. at St. Anselm’s in Anselmo, burial will take place immediately after. May he rest in peace and may the perpetual light shine upon him. Please join us in prayer as we remember his devoted service to the Diocese of Grand Island.

65 Years of Priesthood

May 19, 1959 – Ordained at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Grand Island
by Bishop John L. Paschang
June 1959 – Assistant Pastor of Holy Rosary, Alliance
June 1965 – Pastor Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, O’Connor; and St.
Joseph’s, Wolbach
June 1966 – Pastor of Sacred Heart, Burwell and St. Theresa’s, Ericson
July 1972 – Pastor of St. Pius X, Ainsworth and Sacred Heart, Wood Lake
June 1973 – Holy Cross, Bassett assignment added
June 1976 – Pastor of St. John’s, Stapleton and St. Agnes, Arnold
July 1981 – Pastor of Immaculate Conception, Elm Creek
and Holy Rosary, Overton
July 1983 – Pastor of St. Patrick’s, Chadron
July 1988 – Pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes, Ravenna and St. Mary’s, Rockville
July 1991 – Pastor of St. Bridget’s, Hemingford and Sacred Heart, Mirage Flats
July 1, 2001 – Retired from active ministry
August 2002 – Parochial Administrator of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Ord,
after Father Bob Rooney’s accident, for one year.