Background
Leibrecht, John Joseph was born on August 8, 1930 in Overland, Missouri, United States.
Leibrecht, John Joseph was born on August 8, 1930 in Overland, Missouri, United States.
Doctor of Philosophy, Catholic University, Washington, 1961.
Ordained priest Archdiocese of Saint Louis, 1956, superintendent schools, 1962-1981. Ordained bishop, 1984. Bishop Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau, 1984—2008, bishop emeritus, since 2008.