John Patrick Dolan (born June 8, 1962) is an American prelate of the Catholic Church who has served as bishop in the Diocese of Phoenix since August 2022.
Early life
Dolan was born June 8, 1962, in San Diego, California, to Catherine and Gerald Dolan, the seventh of nine children. Dolan attended the School of the Madeleine at St. Mary Magdalene Parish in San Diego and graduated from the University of San Diego High School in 1981. He then enrolled in St. Francis Seminary, a house of formation on the University of San Diego (USD) campus.
After receiving a Bachelor of Philosophy degree in 1985, he entered Saint Patrick's Seminary and University in Menlo Park, California. He obtained his Master of Divinity and Master of Theology degrees in 1989.
Career
Priesthood
On July 1, 1989, Dolan was ordained a priest for the Diocese of San Diego by Bishop Leo Maher.
He became the diocesan episcopal vicar for the clergy in 2016.
Auxiliary Bishop of San Diego
On April 19, 2017, Pope Francis appointed Dolan auxiliary bishop for the Diocese of San Diego and titular bishop of Uchi Maius. On June 8, 2017, he was consecrated a bishop by Bishop Robert W. McElroy. He continued to serve as vicar for clergy until 2022 and was moderator of the curia from 2017 to 2022.
Bishop of Phoenix
On June 10, 2022, Pope Francis appointed Dolan bishop of the Diocese of Phoenix. Dolan was installed on August 2, 2022.
Within the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Dolan is a member of Catholic Campaign for Human Development and Sub-Committee for African Relations.
Mental Health Ministry
Dolan is a survivor of suicide loss (three siblings and a brother-in-law). In 2022, He established an office for Mental Health Ministry with a three-fold mission: Education, Accompaniment, and Advocacy. He is a chaplain to the national Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers and co-editor of two books on Responding to Suicide and When a Loved One Dies by Suicide.
See also
Catholic Church hierarchy
Catholic Church in the United States
Historical list of the Catholic bishops of the United States
List of Catholic bishops of the United States
Lists of patriarchs, archbishops, and bishops
References
External links
Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix official website
Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego official website
Bishop John Patrick Dolan (Catholic-Hierarchy.org; David P. Cheney) Christ in Our Neighborhood