Bishop James V. Johnston, Jr.
| Birthday: | 16 October 1959 |
| Education: | Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering – University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN |
| Ordination: | 9 June 1990 |
| Episcopate: | 31 March 2008 |
Bishop James V. Johnston, Jr. on the Issues
Viganò testimony
Supports investigating Archbishop Viganò’s claims-
Bishop Johnston stated in a 2018 blog post that he believes Archbishop Vigano’s testimony is a “credible report.” Johnston also expressed his support for an investigation into McCarrick’s actions and called for his brother bishops to “be able to hold one another accountable.” (Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph)
Amoris Laetitia
Not enough evidence collected on this issuePro-life leadership
Not enough evidence collected on this issueHomosexuality
Not enough evidence collected on this issueAbortion politics
Not enough evidence collected on this issue-
In a 2019 blog post, Bishop Johnston condemned Catholic politicians who support abortion, saying that “to be Catholic is to be pro-child, pro-woman, and pro-life.” Johnston also stated that Catholic politicians who vote to strengthen abortion laws should “not present themselves for Holy Communion” unless they sincerely repent of their “grave sin.” (Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph)