JUST IN: Archbishop Emeritus Joseph A. Fiorenza, the longtime bishop of Galveston-Houston and a tireless social justice advocate throughout his priesthood, episcopacy and in retirement, died Monday. He was 91.
– Archbishop Emeritus Joseph A. Fiorenza, the longtime bishop of Galveston-Houston and a tireless social justice advocate throughout his priesthood, episcopacy and in retirement, died Monday. He was 91.
He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Galveston-Houston in 1954. While serving as pastor to several churches, he tapped into his love of medicine by becoming a chaplain of Houston’s St. Joseph’s Hospital. He also served as administrator for the Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral. His advocacy for social justice continued throughout his career and Fiorenza encouraged interfaith collaboration for positive social change, especially the poor and vulnerable.
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