Bishop Richard Owens
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Denomination | Roman Catholicism |
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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 |
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 |