He served as Bishop of Grand Island ( 1972 - 1977 ) and Bishop of Kansas City - St. Joseph ( 1977 - 1993 ) .
John Joseph Sullivan ( July 5 , 1920 -- February 11 , 2001 ) was an American bishop of the Roman Catholic Church .
John Joseph Sullivan served as Bishop of Grand Island ( 1972 - 1977 ) and Bishop of Kansas City - St. Joseph ( 1977 - 1993 ) .
John Joseph Sullivan ( July 5 , 1920 -- February 11 , 2001 ) was an American bishop of the Roman Catholic Church .