Charles Dowse

The Rt Rev Charles Benjamim Dowse, DD ^[1] (1862–1934) ^[2] was the 8th Bishop of Killaloe, Kilfenora, Clonfert and Kilmacduagh who soon after his consecration in June 1912^[3] was translated to Cork.
Born on 21 September 1862 ^[4] into an ecclesiastical family ^[5] and educated at Trinity College, Dublin, he was ordained in 1885.^[6] His first posts were curacies at St. Catherine's Church, Dublin; Christ Church, Gorey and St Matthias Church, Dublin. After these he was Vicar of Christ Church, Dublin from 1900 to 1912; and Professor of Pastoral Theology at his old college from 1907. In June 1912 he was elevated to the Episcopate,^[7] serving until September 1933. He died on 13 January 1934, leaving estate valued at £3,853 net.^[8]

Notes

1. ^ thePeerage.com
2. ^ The Right Rev. C. B. Dowse, D.D. Former Bishop Of Cork The Times Monday 15 January 1934; pg. 17; Issue 46652; col B
3. ^ “Handbook of British Chronology” By Fryde, E. B;. Greenway, D.E;Porter, S; Roy, I: Cambridge, CUP, 1996 ISBN 052156350X, 9780521563505
4. ^ Find a grave
5. ^ His father was the Very Rev. John R. Dowse, Dean of Ferns “Who was Who” 1897-2007 London, A & C Black, 2007 ISBN 9780199540877
6. ^ "The Clergy List, Clerical Guide and Ecclesiastical Directory" London, Hamilton & Co 1889
7. ^ New Bishop Of Killaloe The Times Saturday 18 May 1912; pg. 4; Issue 39902; col G
8. ^ The Times, Friday 23 February 1934; pg. 17; Issue 46686; col D Deaths