José Antonio McLoughlin (born May 21, 1969) is the seventh and current bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina, United States.

After graduating from Oviedo High School, McLoughlin attended the University of Central Florida where he received a BA degree in Criminal Justice.

After a few years in Florida, McLoughlin moved to Northern Virginia where he worked for the United States Department of Justice.

[5] On June 25, 2016, Canon McLoughlin was elected as the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina.

The diocese contains 63 parishes, 6 summer chapels, a Diocesan School - Christ School (North Carolina) in Asheville; A retirement community, Deerfield, Asheville; 2 conference centers - Lake Logan, and Valle Crucis; a thriving summer camp, Camp Henry, and over 15,000 members.