John P. Dolan
John Patrick Dolan | |
|---|---|
| Auxiliary Bishop of San Diego Titular Bishop of Uchi Maius | |
| Archdiocese | Los Angeles |
| Diocese | San Diego |
| Appointed | April 19, 2017 |
| Installed | June 8, 2017 |
| Other post(s) | Titular Bishop of Uchi Maius |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | July 1, 1989 |
| Consecration | June 8, 2017 by Robert W. McElroy, Robert Brom, and Richard John Garcia |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 8, 1962 San Diego, California |
| Motto | Abide in my Love |
| Styles of John Patrick Dolan | |
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| Reference style | |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | Bishop |
John Patrick Dolan (born June 8, 1962) is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church, serving as auxiliary bishop in the Diocese of San Diego in California since 2017.
Early life and education[]
Dolan was born June 8, 1962, in San Diego.[1] His parents are Catherine and Gerald Dolan. Dolan is the seventh of nine children.
Dolan attended the School of the Madeleine at St. Mary Magdalene Parish in San Diego, then entered the University of San Diego High School. After graduating in 1981, Dolan enrolled in St. Francis Seminary, a house of formation on the University of San Diego (USD) campus.
After receiving a Bachelor of Philosophy degree in 1985, he entered Saint Patrick's Seminary and University in Menlo Park, California. After completing his Master of Divinity and Master of Theology degrees in 1989, he was ordained for the Diocese of San Diego.[1]
Priesthood[]
On July 1, 1989, Dolan was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of San Diego by Bishop Leo Maher.[1]
Episcopacy[]
Auxiliary Bishop of San Diego[]
On April 19, 2017, Pope Francis appointed Dolan as auxiliary bishop for the Diocese of San Diego and titular bishop of Uchi Maius.[2][3] On June 8, 2017, he was consecrated as bishop by Bishop Robert W. McElroy. Dolan is currently serving as both Vicar General and Vicar for Clergy and Moderator of the Curia.
See also[]
- Catholic Church hierarchy
- Catholic Church in the United States
- Historical list of the Catholic bishops of the United States
- List of Catholic bishops of the United States
- Lists of patriarchs, archbishops, and bishops
References[]
- ^ a b c "Auxiliary Bishop Dolan – the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego".
- ^ "Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Bishop Martin Amos Of Davenport; Names Msgr. Thomas Zinkula As Successor; Pope Also Names Rev. John Dolan As Auxiliary Bishop of San Diego". Retrieved April 19, 2017.
- ^ "Pope Francis appoints Father John Dolan as our new auxiliary bishop - April 19, 2017". Retrieved April 19, 2017.
External links[]
- Bishop John Patrick Dolan (Catholic-Hierarchy.org; David P. Cheney)
- Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego official website
- School of the Madeline
- Christ in our Neighborhood
- 1962 births
- Living people
- 21st-century Roman Catholic bishops in the United States
- Roman Catholic bishops in California
- Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego
- Bishops appointed by Pope Francis