Patrick Joseph James Keane

Patrick Joseph James Keane (January 6, 1872 – September 1, 1928) was an Irish-born prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as bishop of the Diocese of Sacramento in California from 1922 until his death in 1928. Keane previously served as an auxiliary bishop of the same diocese from 1920 to 1922.

Biography

Early life Patrick Keane was born on January 6, 1872, in Ballybunnion, County Kerry, Ireland to Jeremiah and Mary (Kissane) Keane. In 1890, he entered St Michael's College, Listowel, a secondary school. Deciding to become a priest, he began his seminary studies St. Patrick's College in Carlow, both in Ireland. Keane later decided to join his uncle, Bishop John Joseph Keane, in the United States, continuing his studies at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.

Priesthood Patrick Keane was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of San Francisco on June 20, 1895 in Washington by Bishop John Joseph Keane. Patrick received a Doctor of Divinity degree from Catholic University in 1896. He also founded several new parishes and followed a directive from the Holy See to recruit new priests and vocations from the local diocese.

Death and legacy Patrick Keane died in Sacramento on September 1, 1928, at age 56.