James Anthony Griffin (born June 13, 1934) is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.

He finished his undergraduate studies at Borromeo College in Wickliffe, Ohio, receiving his Bachelor of Philosophy degree.

During that time, he attended night classes at Cleveland State University, receiving his Doctorate in Civil Law summa cum laude in 1972.

[1] In January 1978, Bishop James Hickey named Griffin as vicar general and administrator pro tem of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Parish.

[1] On February 7, 1983, John Paul II appointed Griffin as the tenth bishop of the Diocese of Columbus.

[1] In 1993, Griffin removed Reverend Phillip Jacobs from his parish due to allegations that he had sexually abused a teenage boy.

[2] On October 14, 2004, Griffin sent his letter of resignation as Bishop of Columbus to Pope John Paul, citing his arthritis.