Leo Thomas Maher


Leo Thomas Maher
Bishop of San Diego
SeeDiocese of San Diego
InstalledAugust 22, 1969
Term endedJuly 10, 1990
PredecessorFrancis James Furey
SuccessorRobert Henry Brom
Other post(s)Bishop of Santa Rosa (1962–1969)
Orders
OrdinationDecember 18, 1943
by John Joseph Mitty
ConsecrationApril 5, 1962
by Egidio Vagnozzi
Personal details
Born(1915-07-01)July 1, 1915
DiedFebruary 23, 1991(1991-02-23) (aged 75)
San Diego, California, U.S.
BuriedHoly Cross Cemetery, San Diego, US
DenominationRoman Catholic Church
EducationSt. Joseph's College
Saint Patrick Seminary, Menlo Park
Ordination history of
Leo Thomas Maher
History
Episcopal consecration
Consecrated byEgidio Vagnozzi
DateApril 5, 1962
Episcopal succession
Bishops consecrated by Leo Thomas Maher as principal consecrator
Gilbert Espinosa ChávezJune 21, 1974

Leo Thomas Maher (July 1, 1915 – February 23, 1991) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as bishop of the Diocese of Santa Rosa in California (1962–1969) and as bishop of the Diocese of San Diego in California (1969–1990).