Bishop Patrick McKenna

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Most Reverend Dr. Patrick McKenna
Denomination   Catholic Church
Senior posting
See   Clogher
Title   Bishop of Clogher
Period in office   10 October 1909 - 7 February 1942;
Predecessor   Bishop Richard Owens
Successor   Bishop Eugene O'Callaghan
Religious career
Previous post   unknown
Personal
Date of birth   9 August, 1868
Place of birth   Errigal Trough

The Most Reverend Dr. Patrick McKenna (born 9 August 1868 at Errigal Trough) was a priest in the Diocese of Clogher, ordained 1894. He was appointed the Bishop of the Diocese of Clogher in Ireland on 1 June 1909, following the death of his predecessor, Dr. Richard Owens. He was ordained bishop on 10 October 1909[1]. He died in office on 7 February, 1942 having served as bishop of his diocese for just over thirty-two years. Dr. McKenna was succeeded by Dr. Eugene O'Callaghan.

Preceded by
Bishop Richard Owens
Bishop of Clogher
1909 – 1943
Succeeded by
Bishop Eugene O'Callaghan

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  1. ^ History of Bishop McKenna[1]

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