Francis James Furey

Francis James Furey (February 22, 1905 – April 23, 1979) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.

[4] Pope Paul VI appointed Furey as coadjutor bishop of the Diocese of San Diego on July 21, 1963.

[4] After his installation, Furey decided not to move into the large bishop's residence, choosing instead a two-room apartment in a poor part of the city.

[5][3] He also supported the Farah strike (October 1973) and the lettuce boycotts of the Texas Farm Workers Union.

[5] He held various offices within the National Conference of Catholic Bishops, including chair of the Committee for the Campaign for Human Development.