James Joseph Sweeney

The Most Reverend

James Joseph Sweeney
Bishop of Honolulu
Appointed20 May 1941
In office1941–1968
PredecessorStephen Alencastre
SuccessorJohn Joseph Scanlan
Other post(s)Titular Bishop of Vicus Aterii
Orders
Ordination24 June 1925
Consecration25 July 1941
by John Joseph Mitty
RankBishop
Personal details
Born(1898-06-19)June 19, 1898
DiedJune 20, 1968(1968-06-20) (aged 70)
San Francisco, California, U.S.
BuriedHoly Cross Cemetery, Colma
DenominationChristianity
Coat of armsJames Joseph Sweeney's coat of arms
Styles of
James Joseph Sweeney
Reference styleThe Most Reverend
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleMonsignor
Posthumous stylenone

James Joseph Sweeney (June 19, 1898 – June 19, 1968) was an American prelate of the Catholic Church. He was the first Bishop of Honolulu, serving from 1941 until his death in 1968.