Bishop Emeritus John S. Cummins

March 3, 1928 - December 3, 2024

Priestly Ordination: Jan. 24, 1953
Episcopal ordination: May 16, 1974
Installed as Bishop of Oakland: 
June 30, 1977
Retired: Oct. 1, 2003 

"Our diocese has lost a father, grandfather, shepherd and true priest of Jesus Christ. May Christ the Good Shepherd welcome Bishop John into the eternal reward prepared for him who served the flock of Oakland so well.”

— Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ

• Memorial Information
• Memorial Mass recording
• Vigil Service recording