In Memoria: Archbishop Joseph A. Fiorenza

Remembering Archbishop Emeritus Joseph A. Fiorenza

Obituary: Most Reverend Joseph Anthony Fiorenza, Archbishop Emeritus of Galveston-Houston, died in Houston on Sept. 19. He was 91 years old.

Cardinal DiNardo shares Pope Francis's condolences on the death of Archbishop Fiorenza

Pope Francis sent his sympathies to Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston, and the Faithful of the Archdiocese on the death of Most Rev. Joseph A. Fiorenza.

Archbishop Emeritus Fiorenza laid to rest

Over the course of three days, thousands honored the memory and legacy of Archbishop Emeritus Joseph A. Fiorenza, who died Sept. 19 at 91.

A bishop's goodbye: Tributes pour in for Archbishop Fiorenza

Upon the news of the death of Archbishop Emeritus Joseph A. Fiorenza, tributes and condolences poured in from both near and far.

Full Text: Wilton Cardinal Gregory's homily for Archbishop Fiorenza's funeral Mass

On Sept. 29, 2022, Wilton Cardinal Gregory preached the homily at Archbishop Emeritus Joseph A. Fiorenza's Funeral Mass at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.

To family who traveled with Archbishop to Rome and enjoyed his cooking, he was just ‘Uncle Joe’

Known by his formal title of His Excellency, Archbishop Joseph Fiorenza was simply “Uncle Joe” to a slew of nieces, nephews, and relatives enjoying his Italian cooking and traveling with him to Rome.

Women religious fondly remember Archbishop Fiorenza’s collaborative spirit, heart for social justice

Women religious, many longtime leaders in local ministries, said the late Archbishop Fiorenza inspired them to see the God's vision for the world.

The casket of Archbishop Emeritus Joseph A. Fiorenza, Archbishop Emeritus of Galveston-Houston, lies in state during a series of funeral arrangements in late September. (Photo by James Ramos/Herald)

Picturing Archbishop Fiorenza's Life

Exclusive to the Texas Catholic Herald, view dozens of historic and unique photos from Archbishop Fiorenza's legacy through six different photo galleries and slide shows.

Gallery: The Funeral Rosary - Sept. 27

Gallery: The Lay-In-State and Solemn Vigil - Sept. 28

Gallery: The Funeral Mass - Sept. 29

Gallery: Life as a Sicilian-Texan: A Family Photo Album

Gallery: Archbishop's Legacy: Ministry Through the Years

Gallery: Archbishop Fiorenza and the Popes

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Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston, was the primary celebrant of the Funeral Mass of Archbishop Emeritus Joseph A. Fiorenza held on Sept. 29 at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Houston. Wilton Cardinal Gregory, Archbishop of Washington, was the homilist for the Mass. Mark Fiorenza, Archbishop Fiorenza's nephew, joined Cardinal DiNardo in eulogizing Archbishop Fiorenza towards the end of the Mass.

Auxiliary Bishop Italo Dell'Oro, CRS, of Galveston-Houston, preached the homily for the Solemn Vigil Liturgy for Archbishop Emeritus Joseph A. Fiorenza on Sept. 27 at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Houston.