Background
Hupp, Robert Paul was born on July 3, 1915 in Wheeler County, Nebraska, United States. Son of Ferdinand Martin and Anna Barbara (Funk) Hupp.
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Robert Paul Hupp
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Robert Paul Hupp, American social services executive, clergyman. Pioneer in development youth educational programs on drugs. Named honorary alumnus Creighton University, 1973, Man of Year University Notre Dame, 1976, clergy knight Equestrian Order Holy Sepulchre Jerusalem, 1977; recipient Master Footprinter award, 1976. Served as chaplain United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946. Life member Alpha Sigma Nu.
Education
Student, St. Louis Preparatory Seminary. Master of Arts, Kenrick Seminary, St. Louis, 1940. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), University Nebraska, Omaha, 1977.
Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Mount St. Mary's College, 1980. Honorary Doctor of Laws, Catholic University America, 1980.
Career
Ordained priest, Roman Catholic Church, 1940;
assistant pastor, St. Bridget's Church, Omaha, 1940-1942;
director, Catholic Young Organisation, Archdiocese Omaha, 1946-1950;
chaplain, Home of Good Shepherd, Omaha, 1946-1950;
pastor, St. Mary's Church, Wayne, Nebraska, 1950-1953;
founding pastor, Christ The King Parish, Omaha, 1953-1973;
vicar general, Archdiocese Omaha, 1969-1972;
executive director, Father Flanagan's Boys' Home, Boys Town, Nebraska, 1973-1985;
consultant, executive director emeritus, Father Flanagan's Boys' Home, Boys Town, Nebraska. United States delegate 31st General Assembly United Nations, 1976. Chaplain Home of Good Shepherd(Girls Town), Omaha, Newman Club at Wayne (Nebraska) State College.
Department.chaplain American Legion. Director Catholic Youth Organisation Archdiocese Omaha.
Achievements
Membership
Served as chaplain United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946. Life member Alpha Sigma Nu. Clubs: Knights of Columbus (life), Eagles (life), Elks.
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Nationality
American
Education
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1940
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1977
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1980
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1980
Career
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1940
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1940 - 1942
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1946 - 1950
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1946 - 1950
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1950 - 1953
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1953 - 1973
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1969 - 1972
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1973 - 1985
Awards
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Named honorary alumnus Creighton University, 1973, Man of Year University Notre Dame, 1976, clergy knight Equestrian Order Holy Sepulchre Jerusalem, 1977. Recipient Master Footprinter award, 1976.Named honorary alumnus Creighton University, 1973, Man of Year University Notre Dame, 1976, clergy knight Equestrian Order Holy Sepulchre Jerusalem, 1977. Recipient Master Footprinter award, 1976.