Michael Pham


Michael Pham
Bishop of San Diego
Pham in 2023
Native name
Micae Phạm Minh Cường
SeeSan Diego
AppointedMay 22, 2025
InstalledJuly 17, 2025
PredecessorRobert W. McElroy
Previous postsAuxiliary Bishop of San Diego & Titular Bishop of Cercina (2023–2025)
Orders
OrdinationJune 25, 1999
by Robert Brom
ConsecrationSeptember 28, 2023
by Robert W. McElroy, Joseph J. Tyson, and John P. Dolan
Personal details
Born (1967-01-27) January 27, 1967
EducationSan Diego State University
Saint Patrick's Seminary
MottoUnitatem in Christus
(United in Christ)
(Hiệp nhất trong Chúa Kitô)
Styles of
Michael Phạm
Reference style
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleBishop

Michael Cường Minh Phạm (born January 27, 1967) is a Vietnamese-born American Catholic prelate who has been serving as bishop of San Diego in California since 2025. From 2023 to 2025, he served as an auxiliary bishop of San Diego.