Charles F. Buddy
1887–1966 (age 79)
Biography
Charles F. Buddy became the first bishop of the Diocese of San Diego in 1936, guiding a rapidly growing region with pastoral warmth, fostering new parishes, and emphasizing education for the faithful.
He championed Catholic schools, encouraged vocations, and kept a close eye on charitable efforts, leaving behind a diocese strengthened by his vision and a place of peace at Holy Cross Cemetery.