What is the relationship of JP Catholic to the diocese of San Diego?
Bishop Robert Brom, bishop of the diocese of San Diego, has given his consent to include the word Catholic in the name of the university. The diocese of San Diego does not endorse or promote the university, since JP Catholic has an independent Board of Trustees. JP Catholic will benefit from the same level support offered by the diocese to the University of San Diego. JP Catholic will receive no financial support from the diocese. JP Catholic proposed to Bishop Brom to appoint a member to its Board of Trustees. He accepted and has appointed Fr Anthony Sarokias his official representative. Read more …. What is the relationship of JP Catholic to the University of San Diego? JP Catholic views itself as complementary to the University of San Diego. Our respective academic programs have little overlap. In the area of Business, JP Catholic has a singular focus on building entrepreneurial businesses, particularly in new media, while USD has a nationally recognized traditional business progr