José de Jesús Madera Uribe was born in San Francisco, California on November 27, 1927, to Jesus Madera Flores and Paz Uribe Santana. He was raised in El Grullo, Jalisco, Mexico with his seven siblings.[1] Deciding to study for the priesthood, Madera Uribe entered the Missionaries of the Holy Spirit, professing his vows on March 10, 1948.[1]
Priesthood
Madera Uribe was ordained a priest for the Missionaries of the Holy Spirit on June 15, 1957.[2] For the next 15 years, he served as a parish priest in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.[2]
Coadjutor Bishop and Bishop of Fresno
On December 18, 1979, Pope John Paul II appointed Madera Uribe as coadjutor bishop of the Diocese of Fresno; he was consecrated bishop on March 4, 1980, by Cardinal Roger Mahony. Madera Uribe succeeded as bishop of the diocese on June 1, 1980.[2]
Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA
On May 28, 1991, John Paul II appointed Madera Uribe as an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA.[2]
John Paul II accepted Madera Uribe's retirement as auxiliary bishop on September 14, 2004.[2] José Madera Uribe died in Culver City, California, on January 21, 2017.[2][1]
