Before he was Bishop of San José
Bishop McGrath Timeline
Special Reports
A Life-Giving Presence
Fr. Chris Bennett Reflects on Bishop McGrath’s Care for the Sick and Sensitivity for the Marginalized
Shepherd of Inclusivity
Anne Grycz Reflects on Bishop PJ’s Inclusivity of the Laity
Twenty Years as Bishop of San Jose
Notable Episcopal and Global Events 1998-2018:
Anima Cara: Soul Friend
In Conversation with Monsignor Dan Whelton
Champion of Catholic Schools
Kathy Almazol and Vida Covington reflect on Bishop PJ’s Commitment to Catholic Education
That All May be One
Monsignor Fran Cilia reflects on Bishop McGrath’s Commitment to Ecumenical Dialogue
Reflection on My Journey South
“What is it about ‘the south’ anyway?” No, not “the South” of the United States, but “the south” of the Archdiocese of San Francisco.
A Steadfast Shepherd and Faithful Friend
Linda Tully, former Chancellor for the Diocese of San José, Reflects on PJ’s Episcopacy
A Model of God the Father’s Goodness
Father Sergio Ovando Reflects on Bishop McGrath as a Priestly Mentor
Humor and Faith Until His Last Breath
Homily delivered by Fr. Brendan McGuire at Bishop McGrath’s Mass of Thanksgiving, Saint Frances of Cabrini Church, May 17, 2023
Coat of Arms of Bishop Emeritus Patrick J. McGrath
Coat of Arms of Bishop Emeritus Patrick J. McGrath
Pope Francis Visits Iraq to Promote Peace, Build Fraternity
Pope Francis Fulfills St. John Paul’s Dream with Visit to I...
A Summary of the Seven Principles of Catholic Social Teaching
Fall 2023
The Church looks to her long-standing faith tradition for guidance in responding to our deeply divided world.
Shared Humanity: From Homelessness to Service
Fall 2023
An Interview with Tafhari Franklin
Se revisa el Catecismopara afirmar que la pena de muerte es ‘inadmisible’
Fall 2023
El Papa Francisco aprobó una revisión del Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica para establecer claramente que la pena de muerte es “inadmisible”.
“I was in Prison, and You Visited Me”
Fall 2023
A reflection by Jeff Jacobs of Kairos Ministry
Planting the Seeds That Another Will Harvest
Fall 2023
Missionary Disciple Profile: Sharon L. Miller, Director, Catholic Charities Cathedral Social Ministries, Bridges of Hope Faith-Based Reentry
The Incarcerated are Also a Praying People
Fall 2023
Disciple Profile: Melvin Bautista
Catechism Revised To State That Death Penalty ‘Inadmissible’
Fall 2023
On Aug. 2, Pope Francis approved a revision of the Catechism of the Catholic Church to clearly state that the death penalty is “inadmissible.”