Edward Kernan
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| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Senior posting | |
| See | Clogher |
| Title | Bishop of Clogher |
| Period in office | 19 November 1824 – 20 February 1844 |
| Predecessor | Bishop James Murphy |
| Successor | Bishop Charles McNally |
| Religious career | |
| Previous post | unknown |
| Personal | |
| Date of birth | 1771 |
| Place of birth | Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh |
The Most Reverend Dr. Edward Kernan (born in 1771 in Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh) was a priest in the Diocese of Clogher ordained in 1795. He was appointed the Coadjutor Bishop of the Diocese of Clogher in Ireland on 18 August 1816 and was ordained on 12 April 1818. He became bishop of the diocese on 19 November 1824, following the death of his predecessor, Dr. James Murphy.[1] He died in office on 20 February 1844 having served as bishop of his diocese for almost twenty years. Dr. Kernan was succeeded by Bishop Charles McNally, who had was appointed his Coadjutor Bishop in September 1843.
| Preceded by Bishop James Murphy |
Bishop of Clogher 1824 – 1844 |
Succeeded by Bishop Charles McNally |
