Bishop Richard Owens

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Most Reverend Dr. Richard Owens
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
Personal
Date of birth 4 January 1840(1840-01-04)
Place of birth Clogher, County Tyrone

The Most Reverend Dr. Richard Owens (b. 4 January 1840, Clogher, County Tyrone) was a Catholic priest in the Diocese of Clogher, Ireland. He was appointed the Roman Catholic Bishop 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

[edit] References

  1. ^ History of Bishop Owens [1]