Bishop Patrick McKenna
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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 |