Background
McFarland, Norman Francis was born on February 21, 1922 in Martinez, California, United States.
McFarland, Norman Francis was born on February 21, 1922 in Martinez, California, United States.
Attended, St. Patrick's Seminary.
Ordained priest Archdiocese of San Francisco, 1946, auxiliary bishop, 1970—1974. Ordained bishop, 1970. Apostolic administrator Diocese of Reno, 1974—1976.
Bishop Diocese of Reno-Las Vegas, 1976—1987, Diocese of Orange, California, 1987—1998, bishop emeritus, 1998—2010.