Bishop James D. Conley prays with his brother bishops before his installation Mass outside of Risen Christ Cathedral in Lincoln, Neb. on Nov. 20, 2012.

Seth DeMoor
Bishop James D. Conley prays with his brother bishops before his installation Mass outside of Risen Christ Cathedral in Lincoln, Neb. on Nov. 20, 2012.

In announcing his leave of absence, Bishop Conley said he was sharing information about his health in the hopes of helping to lift the stigma associated with mental health issues.