Roman Catholic Bishop. He served as the first bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego. Ordained a priest on September 19, 1914, he was consecrated bishop on December 21, 1936. He founded the University of San Diego, a Catholic Co-educational University, and established many Elementary and Secondary Schools and social services for the poor in the diocese.
Roman Catholic Bishop. He served as the first bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego. Ordained a priest on September 19, 1914, he was consecrated bishop on December 21, 1936. He founded the University of San Diego, a Catholic Co-educational University, and established many Elementary and Secondary Schools and social services for the poor in the diocese.
Bio by: Fr Robert Sanchez
