The Archdiocese has been served by nine prelates:
Since the establishment of the Vicariate Apostolic of the Nebraska Territory in 1859, nine prelates have served in the area.
- Bishop James O'Connor - 1876 - 1891
- Bishop Richard Scannell - 1891 - 1916
- Bishop Jeremiah Harty - 1916 - 1927
- Bishop Joseph Francis Rummel - 1928 - 1935
- Archbishop James Hugh Ryan - 1935 -1947
- Archbishop Gerald Thomas Bergan - 1947-1969
- Archbishop Daniel E. Sheehan - 1969 - 1993
- Archbishop Elden Francis Curtiss - 1993 - Present
