Background
Blaire, Stephen Edward was born on December 22, 1941 in Los Angeles, California, United States.
Blaire, Stephen Edward was born on December 22, 1941 in Los Angeles, California, United States.
Graduate, St. John's Seminary, Camarillo, California.
Ordained priest Archdiocese of Los Angeles, 1967, curia moderator, chancellor, 1986—1990, auxiliary bishop, 1990—1995. Associate pastor St. Luke's Church, Temple City. Teacher Bishop Alemany High School, Mission Hills, principal, 1977—1986.
Vice principal Bishop Amat High School, La Puente, California. Ordained bishop, 1990. Regional bishop Our Lady of the Angels, 1995—1999.
Bishop Diocese of Stockton, California, since 1999.
Member of United States Conference Catholic Bishops (president committee for ecumenical and inter-religious affairs).