Funeral providers and public viewings for San Jose Bishop Emeritus Patrick J. McGrath can be held over three days subsequent week, the Diocese of San Jose introduced Thursday.
McGrath, a local of Eire who served because the San Jose Diocese’s second bishop from 1999 to 2019, died Could 7 after a short sickness following spinal surgical procedure. He was 77.
The Diocese mentioned providers for the general public will start Wednesday Could 17 with a public viewing 1:30-6 p.m., adopted by a 7 p.m. Mass of Thanksgiving at St. Frances Cabrini Parish in San Jose. On Could 18, there can be a public viewing from 11 a.m. to six p.m., adopted by a 7 p.m. vigil service on the Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph in downtown San Jose. And on Could 19, there can be an 11 a.m. Christian Burial Mass on the cathedral, adopted by interment on the Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery in Los Altos.
“Bishop P.J. was cherished by so many who knew him, and the Diocese of San José was blessed by his ministry as our bishop for 20 years,” the diocese mentioned in a press release Thursday.
The San Jose Diocese, initially a part of the Archdiocese of San Francisco, was established in 1981. McGrath was the second bishop to serve the diocese, following Bishop Pierre DuMaine.
McGrath served on a priest abuse job power committee with former San Jose Mayor Tom McEnery, who mentioned he pushed for a zero-tolerance coverage for abusive monks. Earlier than his retirement, the diocese printed an inventory of credibly accused clergy. McGrath additionally was recognized for working with Silicon Valley’s leaders to confront points in regards to the remedy of immigrants.
McGrath was succeeded by Bishop Oscar Cantú, who visited with him final weekend shortly earlier than his passing.