George H. Niederauer: Archbishop of San Francisco and Bishop of Salt Lake City
Biography of George H. Niederauer, American Roman Catholic bishop who led the Diocese of Salt Lake City (1994–2005) and served as Archbishop of San Francisco; covers his life, education, ministry, and legacy.
George Hugh Niederauer (June 14, 1936 – May 2, 2017) was an American bishop in the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Archbishop of San Francisco and, prior to that appointment, was the bishop in the Diocese of Salt Lake City from 1994 until 2005.
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Early life and education
Niederauer was born in Los Angeles, California. He pursued higher education at Stanford University and later studied at the Catholic University of America and at Loyola University. These studies prepared him for a long career in parish ministry and diocesan leadership.
Later life and death
After completing active service as archbishop, he held the title of Archbishop Emeritus of San Francisco. Niederauer died on May 2, 2017, in San Rafael, California. The cause of death was lung cancer; he was 80 years old.
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