Roman Catholic Bishop of San Jose in California

Bishop of San José in California
Bishopric
catholic
Incumbent:
Patrick Joseph McGrath
Installed: 27 November 1999
Province Ecclesiastical Province of San Francisco
Diocese Dioecesis Sancti Josephi in California
Cathedral Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph (San Jose)
First incumbent Pierre DuMaine
Formation 1981
Website Bishop of San Jose

The Roman Catholic Bishop of San Jose in California is the head of the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Jose in California, being the ordinary minister of the diocese. As such, he is a member of the College of Bishops, and is responsible for teaching, governing, and sanctifying the faithful of the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Jose in California. In this capacity, he shares or delegates duties with the priests and deacons who serve in the diocese. The sacramental duties and jurisdiction of his ministry is assisted by auxiliary bishops and vicars general.

List of Bishops

Name Photo Start End Primary Background
1 Roland Pierre DuMaine January 27, 1981 November 27, 1999 First bishop of the Diocese of San José
2 Patrick Joseph McGrath November 27, 1999 Incumbent Previously served as coadjutor bishop

List of Auxiliary Bishops

Name Photo Start End Primary Background
1 Thomas A. Daly May 25, 2011 Incumbent First auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of San José

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