Joseph Anthony Fiorenza is an American prelate of the Catholic Church. He was the seventh Bishop and the first Archbishop of Galveston-Houston, serving from 1985 to 2006. He previously served as Bishop of San Angelo from 1979 to 1984.
| Archdiocese: | Galveston-Houston |
| Appointed: | December 6, 1984 |
| Installed: | February 18, 1985 |
| Term ended: | February 26, 2006 |
| Predecessor: | John Louis Morkovsky |
| Successor: | Daniel DiNardo |
| Ordination: | May 29, 1954, by Wendelin Joseph Nold |
| Consecration: | October 25, 1979, by Patrick Flores, John Louis Morkovsky, and John E. McCarthy |
| Born: | January 25, 1931, Beaumont, Texas |
| Previous post: | Bishop of San Angelo (1979–1984) |
| Motto: | Thy kingdom come |
About Joseph Fiorenza
American prelate of the Catholic Church who served as the first Archbishop of Galveston-Houston from 1985 to 2006.
Before Fame
He was both captain of the football team and senior class president in high school.
Achievement
He was known for stonewalling investigations into sexual abuse allegations against the Church.
Family Life
He has three brothers.
Associations
He was appointed the fourth Bishop of San Angelo by Pope John Paul II in 1979.
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- Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Galveston–Houston
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Latest information about Joseph Fiorenza updated on January 15, 2021.
