James Joseph Sweeney

His Excellency, The Most Reverend

James Joseph Sweeney
Bishop of Honolulu
AppointedMay 20, 1941
In office1941–1968
PredecessorStephen Alencastre
SuccessorJohn Joseph Scanlan
Other postTitular Bishop of Vicus Aterii
Orders
Ordination24 June 1925
ConsecrationJuly 25, 1941
by John Joseph Mitty
Personal details
Born(1898-06-19)June 19, 1898
DiedJune 20, 1968(1968-06-20) (aged 70)
San Francisco
BuriedHoly Cross Cemetery, Colma
DenominationChristianity
MottoAd Jesum per Mariam
(To Jesus through Mary)
Styles of
James Joseph Sweeney
Reference style
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleBishop

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