John C. O’Riordan, C.S.Sp. | |
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Bishop of the Diocese of Kenema (emeritus) | |
Church | Roman Catholic Church |
See | Roman Catholic Diocese of Kenema |
In Office | 1984 - 2002 |
Predecessor | Joseph Henry Ganda |
Successor | Patrick Daniel Koroma |
Orders | |
Ordination | June 29, 1952 |
Personal details | |
Born | January 6, 1924 Effin, Ireland |
Previous post | Prelate |
John C. O'Riordan,C.S.Sp. (born January 6, 1924) is a Irish born Sierra Leonean Prelate of Roman Catholic Church.
John C. O'Riordan was born in Effin ordained a priest on June 29, 1952 from the religious order of Congregation of the Holy Spirit. O'Riordan was appointed bishop to the Diocese of Kenema on June 4, 1984 and ordained bishop December 2, 1984. O'Riordan would retire from the diocese of Diocese of Kenema on April 26, 2002.