Build a Directory

HomeBishopsJohn Mccafferty

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.

JM

His Excellency

Most Rev. John E. McCafferty

Born: January 6, 1920 · New York City · Died aged 60
Ordained priest: March 17, 1945
Ordained bishop: June 14, 1968
Died: April 30, 1980
Rite: Latin

A priest for 35 years, 1 month

A bishop for 11 years, 10 months

catholic-hierarchy.org Wikipedia

Jan 1920

Born

January 6, 1920 · New York City

Mar 1945

Ordained to the Priesthood

March 17, 1945

Jan 1968

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Rochester

January 5, 1968 · Rochester, New York, United States

Jun 1968

Ordained Bishop

June 14, 1968

Most Rev. Fulton J. Sheen

Most Rev. Fulton J. Sheen

Most Rev. James E. Kearney

Apr 1980

Died

April 30, 1980