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Patrick O'Neill (bishop)

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Patrick O'Neill (b Fedamore 8 February 1891; d Limerick 26 March 1958) was an Irish Roman Catholic Bishop.[1][2]

Early life and education

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Patrick O'Neill was born at Grange, Fedamore, Co Limerick to John and Mary O’Neill and was educated at St Munchin's College before proceeding to St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth for his studies for the priesthood. He was ordained priest in June 1915 and remained in Maynooth to prepare for a Doctorate in Divinity.

References

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  1. ^ Limerick Leader
  2. ^ Fryde, E. B.; Greenway, D. E.; Porter, S.; Roy, I., eds. (1986). Handbook of British Chronology (3rd, reprinted 2003 ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0-521-56350-X.
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Bishop of Limerick
1946–1958
Succeeded by