Build a Directory

HomeBishopsJames Flaherty

A Visual Directory of the Hierarchy of the Catholic Church.

Currently featuring the bishops and dioceses of the United States.

Dedicated to Mary, Queen of Apostles and the Immaculate Conception.

Ora pro nobis!

Not affiliated with the USCCB, any (arch)diocese, or the Holy See.

Directory

Dioceses
Bishops
Build a Directory

About

About
Data Sources
Contact

Resources

Catholic-hierarchy.org
USCCB Directory

Website, code, and design are copyright © 2026 Hierarchy.Directory. All rights reserved. No ownership or copyright is claimed over images, portraits, or data. Learn more here.

JF

His Excellency

Most Rev. James L. Flaherty

Born: May 13, 1910 · Q49231 · Died aged 65
Ordained priest: December 8, 1936
Ordained bishop: October 15, 1966
Died: August 9, 1975
Rite: Latin

A priest for 38 years, 8 months

A bishop for 8 years, 9 months

catholic-hierarchy.org Wikipedia

May 1910

Born

May 13, 1910 · Q49231

Dec 1936

Ordained to the Priesthood

December 8, 1936

Aug 1966

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Richmond

August 8, 1966 · Richmond, Virginia, United States

Oct 1966

Ordained Bishop

October 15, 1966

Most Rev. John J. Russell

Most Rev. Vincent S. Waters

Most Rev. Joseph H. Hodges

Aug 1975

Died

August 9, 1975