Background
Mcgucken, Joseph Thomas was born on March 13, 1902 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Joseph A. and Mary Agnes (Flynn) Mcgucken.
Mcgucken, Joseph Thomas was born on March 13, 1902 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Joseph A. and Mary Agnes (Flynn) Mcgucken.
Educated University of California at Los Angeles, St. Patrick’s Seminary, Menlo Park, California. S.T.D., N. American College, Rome, Italy, 1928.
Ordained priest Roman Catholic Church, 1928. Assistant St. Vibiana’s Catholic, Los Angeles, 1928. Assistant Cathedral, Chapel Parish, Los Angeles, 1929-1930.
Secretary to bishop, 1929. Papal chamberlain to Pope Pius Xi, 1937. Chancellor Archdiocese of Los Angeles, 1938.
Domestic prelate, 1939. Consecrated titular bishop Sanavo, auxiliary bishop Los Angeles, 1941. Pastor St. Andrew’s Parish, Pasadena, California, 1944.
Vicar general Archdiocese Los Angeles, 1947. Coadjutor bishop Sacramento, 1955, bishop, 1957-1962. Archbishop San Francisco, 1962-1977.