Richard Owens (bishop)

Richard Owens
Bishop of Clogher
Church Roman Catholicism
See Diocese of Clogher
In Office 6 July 1894 - 1909
Predecessor James Donnelly
Successor Patrick McKenna
Personal details
Born 4 January 1840(1840-01-04)
Clogher, County Tyrone
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Richard Owens (4 January 1840, Clogher, County Tyrone – 1909) 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, 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. Owens was succeeded by as bishop by Patrick McKenna.

References

  1. ^ History of Bishop Owens
Religious titles
Preceded by
James Donnelly
Bishop of Clogher
1894 – 1909
Succeeded by
Patrick McKenna