James J. Sweeney

Background

Sweeney, James J. was born on June 19, 1898 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of John Jay and Catherine (McCarrick) Sweeney.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Saint Patrick’s Seminary, 1932.

Career

Ordained priest Roman Catholic Church, 1925. Assistant pastor Saint Paul’s Church, San Francisco, 1925-1931. Director Society for Propagation of the Faith, Archdiocese of San Francisco, 1931-1941.

Bishop of Honolulu from May 1941, consecrated, July 1941.

Achievements

• James J. Sweeney has been listed as a noteworthy bishop by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Father:

John Jay Sweeney

Mother:

Catherine (McCarrick) Sweeney