Most Reverend James E. Quigley

3rd Bishop of Buffalo (1897-1903)
“Go To Joseph”

Bishop James E. Quigley was the first bishop to be chosen from among the priests of the Diocese of Buffalo. Four counties – Steuben, Schuyler, Chemung, and Tioga – were transferred to the Diocese of Rochester leaving eight counties to the Diocese of Buffalo. In 1903, Bishop Quigley moved on to become Archbishop of Chicago.