James Byrne (archbishop of Dubuque)


James J. Byrne

Archbishop of Dubuque
ChurchCatholic
ArchdioceseDubuque
AppointedMarch 7, 1962
In officeMay 8, 1962 – August 23, 1983
PredecessorLeo Binz
SuccessorDaniel Kucera
Other post(s)Archbishop Emeritus of Dubuque (1983–1996)
Previous post(s)
Orders
OrdinationJune 3, 1933
by John Gregory Murray
ConsecrationJuly 2, 1947
by Amleto Giovanni Cicognani
Personal details
Born(1908-07-28)July 28, 1908
DiedAugust 2, 1996(1996-08-02) (aged 88)
Dubuque, Iowa, U.S.
Education
Motto
  • Ad Jesum per Mariam
  • (To Jesus through Mary)

James Joseph Byrne (July 28, 1908 – August 2, 1996) was an American prelate of the Catholic Church. He was Archbishop of Dubuque from 1962 to 1983, having previously served as Auxiliary Bishop of St. Paul (1947–1956) and Bishop of Boise (1956–1962).