Most Reverend Joseph A. Fiorenza is the Archbishop
Emeritus of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.
He was ordained in 1954. From 1954 thru 1979, he served in
a variety of assignments in the Houston area including Administrator,
Pastor, Vice Chancellor and Chancellor of the Galveston-Houston
diocese.
He was named Pilate of Honor to His Holiness and served as
Bishop of San Angelo. He was appointed as Bishop of Galveston-Houston
by Pope John II and be became an Archbishop in 2004.
Archbishop Emeritus Fiorenza has been a tireless crusader on
issues involving children and the underserved and has vigorously
championed the Children’s Health Insurance Program in
Texas.
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