Bishop Richard Owens
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| Denomination | Roman Catholicism |
| Senior posting | |
| See | Diocese of Clogher |
| Title | Bishop of Clogher |
| Period in office | 6 July 1894 - 1909 |
| Predecessor | Bishop James Donnelly |
| Successor | Bishop Patrick McKenna |
| Religious career | |
| Previous post | unknown |
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| Date of birth | 4 January 1840 |
| Place of birth | Clogher, County Tyrone |
The Most Reverend Dr. Richard Owens (b. 4 January 1840, Clogher, County Tyrone) was a priest in the Diocese of Clogher. He was appointed the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Clogher on 6 July 1894, following the death of his predecessor, Dr. James Donnelly.
He was ordained that same year.[1] He died in office in 1909 having served as bishop of his diocese for almost fifteen years. Dr. Owens was succeeded by Bishop Patrick McKenna.
| Preceded by Bishop James Donnelly |
Bishop of Clogher 1894 – 1909 |
Succeeded by Bishop Patrick McKenna |
