RIP Archbishop Emeritus Joseph A. Fiorenza (1931-2022) - Death of Former USCCB President - FULL TEXT Statement from Arch. Gomez
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SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
Archbishop Emeritus Joseph A. Fiorenza, the long-time bishop of Galveston-Houston and a tireless social justice advocate throughout his priesthood, episcopacy and in retirement, died September 19th, 2022. He was 91.
The Beaumont native served as bishop of the Diocese of Galveston-Houston from 1985 to 2006 and was made Archbishop in 2004, when the diocese was elevated to the status of archdiocese by St. Pope John Paul II. “Archbishop Fiorenza was known to be a champion of civil rights and a tireless worker in overcoming the presence of racism in our community. He was also known as a great promoter of genuine renewal in the Church, and in making the teachings of the Second Vatican Council known,” said Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston. Cardinal DiNardo succeeded Archbishop Fiorenza as Archbishop of Galveston-Houston in 2006.
Archbishop Fiorenza’s funeral arrangements are pending and will be communicated as they are finalized.
Press Release: https://www.archgh.org/news-events/news/latest-news/latest-news/archbishop-emeritus-joseph-a-fiorenza-1931-2022/
Statement of U.S. Bishops’ President on the Death of Archbishop Joseph Fiorenza, Former USCCB President
WASHINGTON РArchbishop Jos̩ H. Gomez of Los Angeles and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops issued the following statement on the passing of Archbishop Joseph Fiorenza, archbishop emeritus of Galveston-Houston, at the age of 91.
Archbishop Gomez’s full statement follows:
“It was with great sadness that I learned of the passing of His Excellency, Joseph Fiorenza, the archbishop emeritus of Galveston-Houston. Archbishop Fiorenza led the bishops’ conference from 1998-2001 as president, and those who worked with him have expressed that his leadership embodied his love, dedication, and tireless service to the Church. I offer my prayers and sympathy to Archbishop Fiorenza’s family, friends, and the many people whose lives he touched through his ministry over the years as a priest, and then as bishop. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.”
Source: USCCB
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