John P. Dolan

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.

His Excellency, The Most Reverend

John Patrick Dolan
Auxiliary Bishop of San Diego
Titular Bishop of Uchi Maius
ArchdioceseLos Angeles
DioceseSan Diego
AppointedApril 19, 2017
InstalledJune 8, 2017
Other post(s)Titular Bishop of Uchi Maius
Orders
OrdinationJuly 1, 1989
ConsecrationJune 8, 2017
by Robert W. McElroy, Robert Brom, and Richard John Garcia
Personal details
Born (1962-06-08) June 8, 1962
San Diego, California
MottoAbide in my Love
Styles of
John Patrick Dolan
Reference style
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleBishop

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 an 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 vicar general, vicar for clergy and moderator of the curia.

See also

References
  1. "Auxiliary Bishop Dolan – the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego".
  2. "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.
  3. "Pope Francis appoints Father John Dolan as our new auxiliary bishop - April 19, 2017". Retrieved April 19, 2017.
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