James John Hogan

James John Hogan (October 17, 1911 – June 14, 2005) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who served as the sixth bishop of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown in Pennsylvania (1966–1986). He previously served as an auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Trenton in New Jersey (1959–1966).

Biography

Early life James Hogan was born on October 17, 1911, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The family move to Camden, New Jersey, when was a child. After graduating from Camden Catholic High School in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Hogan studied at St. Charles College in Catonsville, Maryland. Deciding to become a priest, Hogan entered St. Mary's Seminary in Baltimore, Maryland. He continued his studies in Rome, residing at the Pontifical North American College.

Auxiliary Bishop of Trenton On November 27, 1959, Hogan was appointed as an auxiliary bishop of Trenton and titular bishop of Philomelium by Pope John XXIII. He received his episcopal consecration on February 25, 1960, from Bishop George W. Ahr, with Bishops James A. McNulty and James Griffiths serving as co-consecrators.

Retirement and legacy On October 17, 1986, Pope John Paul II accepted Hogan's resignation as bishop of Altoona-Johnstown. The jury found that the diocese and Hogan "knew that (Luddy) had a propensity for pedophilic behavior." Evidence and testimony are amply demonstrated. The diocese and Hogan were "negligent in retaining him (Luddy) and his activities." The diocese paid $1.2 million in damages.

James Hogan died on June 14, 2005, at Garvey Manor Nursing Home in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania,