Archbishop Fiorenza - A Family Album

Photos by Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Archives and the Fiorenza Family

Long before he became the Archbishop of Galveston-Houston, Archbishop Emeritus Joseph A. Fiorenza was deeply devoted to his family, his Texas upbringing and to his Sicilian roots. These photos offer a glimpse into Beaumont-born priest and spiritual leader to many.
A baby photo of Archbishop Fiorenza
A baby photo of Archbishop Fiorenza
Archbishop Fiorenza's youth baseball team. The young Joseph Fiorenza is in the back row, second from the left.
Archbishop Fiorenza's youth baseball team. The young Joseph Fiorenza is in the back row, second from the left.
A St. Anthony Football Team Squad photo
A St. Anthony Football Team Squad photo
A high school aged Joseph Fiorenza with his older brother AJ
A high school aged Joseph Fiorenza with his older brother AJ
Joseph Fiorenza was captain of the St. Anthony Bulldogs Football team. He's seated in the first row, second from the right.
Joseph Fiorenza was captain of the St. Anthony Bulldogs Football team. He's seated in the first row, second from the right.
In July 1982, Archbishop Fiorenza visited the Vatican with his brother Victor “Charlie” Charles Fiorenza and Catherine Fiorenza Russell, his niece, and met with Pope John Paul II in St. Peter’s Square.
In July 1982, Archbishop Fiorenza visited the Vatican with his brother Victor “Charlie” Charles Fiorenza and Catherine Fiorenza Russell, his niece, and met with Pope John Paul II in St. Peter’s Square.
Archbishop Fiorenza and family in Rome where he received his pallium from Pope Benedict XVI in 2005.
Archbishop Fiorenza and family in Rome where he received his pallium from Pope Benedict XVI in 2005.
The Fiorenza family celebrating together with Archbishop’s nephew Mark Fiorenza (second from left), his mother Wanda Fiorenza, his wife Lisa, and Archbishop Fiorenza with several of his grandnieces. (Photo courtesy of the Fiorenza family)
The Fiorenza family celebrating together with Archbishop’s nephew Mark Fiorenza (second from left), his mother Wanda Fiorenza, his wife Lisa, and Archbishop Fiorenza with several of his grandnieces. (Photo courtesy of the Fiorenza family)
Archbishop Joseph A. Fiorenza witnessing the marriage of his grandniece Brieann Fiorenza Edwards and groom Randy Edwards in 2015 at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Port Neches. (Photos by Laura Burlton/Fiorenza Family)
Archbishop Joseph A. Fiorenza witnessing the marriage of his grandniece Brieann Fiorenza Edwards and groom Randy Edwards in 2015 at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Port Neches. (Photos by Laura Burlton/Fiorenza Family)
Archbishop Joseph A. Fiorenza witnessing the marriage of his grandniece Brieann Fiorenza Edwards and groom Randy Edwards in 2015 at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Port Neches. (Photos by Laura Burlton/Fiorenza Family)
Archbishop Joseph A. Fiorenza witnessing the marriage of his grandniece Brieann Fiorenza Edwards and groom Randy Edwards in 2015 at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Port Neches. (Photos by Laura Burlton/Fiorenza Family)
The family of Archbishop Emeritus Joseph A. Fiorenza visit the Brigette and Bashar Kalai Plaza of Respect at Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston on the morning of Archbishop Fiorenza’s funeral Mass Sept. 29. Archbishop Fiorenza, Rev. William Lawson and the late Rabbi Samuel Karff, all known as The Three Amigos, are honored for their social justice and equality work embodied in the Pillars of Light sculptures. From left to right are Kelly and wife Mary Donaldson (Archbishop Fiorenza’s niece), Lisa and Mark Fiorenza (Archbishop Fiorenza’s nephew); Cassie Fiorenza Simpson (Archbishop Fiorenza’s niece) and her husband Mike Simpson. (Photo courtesy of interfaith Ministries)
The family of Archbishop Emeritus Joseph A. Fiorenza visit the Brigette and Bashar Kalai Plaza of Respect at Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston on the morning of Archbishop Fiorenza’s funeral Mass Sept. 29. Archbishop Fiorenza, Rev. William Lawson and the late Rabbi Samuel Karff, all known as The Three Amigos, are honored for their social justice and equality work embodied in the Pillars of Light sculptures. From left to right are Kelly and wife Mary Donaldson (Archbishop Fiorenza’s niece), Lisa and Mark Fiorenza (Archbishop Fiorenza’s nephew); Cassie Fiorenza Simpson (Archbishop Fiorenza’s niece) and her husband Mike Simpson. (Photo courtesy of interfaith Ministries)

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