Bishop Joseph Sartoris

Bishop Joseph Sartoris celebrates 60 years of priesthood in 2013 — and 20 years as a bishop in 2014. Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles is a disciple of Jesus in the truest sense of the word. He is a pastor, an international leader of pilgrims. Born and raised in the heart of Los Angeles, Auxiliary In that time, he has been praised as a “people’s priest and Bishop,” and a “priest’s Bishop.” As pastor and shepherd, he has long been admired for his deep spiritual life, his even temperament, his good-hearted nature, his generous service, and his untiring efforts to bring about healing and reconciliation.