Jovian Lang, O.F.M.

Friar Jovian Lang
Order of Friars Minor

Father Jovian Lang was born in Sioux City, Iowa, on June 2, 1919 to Peter and Margaret (Horvath) Lang. He has one brother, Philip and one sister, Charlotte Melland.

Fr. Jovian was ordained to the priesthood on June 20, 1946 in Teutopolis, IL. He spent 14 years teaching at Quincy College. He also taught in various universities in MO, FL, NY, and TX. Father Jovian has compiled the Ordo for Religious and Diocesan clergy for many years.

His most memorable experience was his ordination. His hobbies are reading and keeping abreast of literature. Doing the Ordo for many years was his most gratifying experience.

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