James Anthony Griffin

James Anthony Griffin (born June 13, 1934) is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. Griffin served as bishop of the Diocese of Columbus in Ohio from 1983 to 2004. He previously served as an auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Cleveland in Ohio from 1979 to 1983.

Biography The fifth of seven children, Griffin was born in Fairview Park, Ohio, on June 13, 1934, to Thomas Griffin and Margaret Hanousek. He attended St. Angela Merici School in Fairview Park, Ohio, and Saint Ignatius High School in Cleveland.

After high school, Griffin went to St. Charles College in Catonsville, Maryland. He finished his undergraduate studies at Borromeo College in Wickliffe, Ohio, receiving his Bachelor of Philosophy degree. Griffin then attended St. Mary Seminary in Cleveland.

Bishop of Columbus On February 7, 1983, John Paul II appointed Griffin as the tenth bishop of Columbus. He was installed on April 25, 1983.

Retirement On October 14, 2004, Griffin sent his letter of resignation as bishop of Columbus to John Paul II, citing his arthritis. He was succeeded by Bishop Frederick F. Campbell. and weekend associate at St. Joan of Arc parish in Powell, Ohio, where he rents a condo. As of 2022, Griffin still filled in occasionally for parishes in need of a priest and attended diocesan clergy gatherings.