Bishops of the Diocese of
Phoenix
(Past and Present)
The Most Reverend Thomas J. Olmsted
Ordained July 2, 1973
Ordained and appointed Coadjutor Bishop of Wichita, February
16, 1999
Installed Bishop of Diocese of Phoenix December 20, 2003
The Most Reverend Michael J. Sheehan, Apostolic Administrator
Ordained July 12, 1964
Consecrated & Installed as First Bishop of Lubbock June 17,
1983
Appointed Apostolic Administrator of Santa Fe April 6, 1993
Installed as Eleventh Archbishop of Santa Fe September 21, 1993
The Most Reverend Thomas J. O'Brien
Ordained May 7, 1961
Ordained a Bishop by Pope John Paul II, January 6, 1982
Installed January 18, 1982
The Most Reverend James S. Rausch
Installed March 22, 1977
Died May 18, 1981
The Most Reverend Edward A. McCarthy
Installed December 2, 1969
Transferred to Miami, FL on July 7, 1976
