James Anthony Griffin


James Anthony Griffin
Bishop Emeritus of Columbus
Bishop Griffin in Dublin in 2019
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
DioceseColumbus
AppointedFebruary 4, 1983
InstalledApril 25, 1983
RetiredOctober 14, 2004
PredecessorEdward John Herrmann
SuccessorFrederick F. Campbell
Previous post(s)
Orders
OrdinationMay 28, 1960
by John Krol
ConsecrationAugust 1, 1979
by James Aloysius Hickey, Clarence George Issenmann, and Joseph Abel Francis
Personal details
Born (1934-06-13) June 13, 1934 (age 90)
EducationSt. Charles College
Borromeo College
St. Mary Seminary
Pontifical Lateran University
Cleveland State University
MottoRadicati in ipso
(Rooted in Him)
SignatureJames Anthony Griffin's signature
Styles of
James Anthony Griffin
Reference style
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleBishop

James Anthony Griffin (born June 13, 1934) is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. Griffin served as bishop of the Diocese of Columbus in Ohio from 1983 to 2004. He previously served as an auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Cleveland in Ohio from 1979 to 1983.