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Patrick Morrisroe

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Patrick Morrisroe
Born(1869-02-16)16 February 1869
Charlestown, Ireland
Died28 May 1946(1946-05-28) (aged 77)
OccupationClergyman

Patrick Morrisroe (16 February 1869 – 28 May 1946) was an Irish Catholic priest and Bishop of Achonry.[1]

Early life and education

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Patrick Morrisroe was born on 16 February 1869 in Charlestown, County Mayo. He was educated locally and studied for the priesthood at Maynooth College from 1885 to 1893[2] when he was ordained priest for service in the Diocese of Achonry Counties Mayo, Roscommon and Sligo. He spent a short time undertaking postgraduate studies but was needed for pastoral work in his native diocese and was appointed to a curacy.

In 1896 he returned to Maynooth to serve as Junior Dean, completing 14 years of service until 1910.[3]

Episcopal ministry

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Aged 44 he was ordained Bishop of Achonry, in the Cathedral, Ballaghadareen, along with his cousin Dr. Michael J. O'Doherty[4] who became Bishop of Zamboagna, Philippines.[5]

His brother was the politician James Morrisroe who served as a Cumann na nGaedheal TD for Mayo North.[6]

Bishop Morrisroe died on 28 May 1946 at the Bishops Palace, Edmondstown House, Ballaghadereen.[7][8]

References

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  1. ^ Bishop Morrisroe Catholic Hierarchy.
  2. ^ A Dominant Church: The Diocese of Achonry, 1818-1960 Swords, L Dublin;Columba Press; 2005 ISBN 1856073955
  3. ^ Appointments Maynooth College
  4. ^ Not Just a Couple of Mayo Men Roots Web.
  5. ^ Spiritual Leaders www.edwardgsullivan.com
  6. ^ Henry, Cathal (2002). "Local TDs and Councillors". Mayo Ireland. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
  7. ^ "Bishop of Achonry, Eire, Dies at 77 Years of Age". The Tablet. Dublin. 1 June 1946. p. 2. Retrieved 24 September 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ "Irish Bishop is Dead". Kingsport Times. Dublin. AP. 28 May 1946. p. 10. Retrieved 24 September 2021 – via Newspapers.com.