Thaddeus Anthony Shubsda

[2] He served as a curate at San Antonio de Padua Parish and St. Vibiana's Cathedral, and was a member of the matrimonial tribunal from 1964 to 1968.

[1] Shubsda was named a monsignor by Pope Paul VI in 1965, and became associate director of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith in 1968.

[3] He was widely regarded as an expert on labor issues and social justice, and earned a reputation as an outspoken advocate of farm and factory workers in the diocese.

[6] His actions prompted labor leader César Chávez to remark, "The church has many flaws, but in many ways it is still the best friend we have.

"[5] He hosted John Paul II's visit to the Monterey Peninsula in September 1987, and actively promoted the beatification of Spanish missionary Junípero Serra.