Thomas Dunn (bishop)

Thomas Dunn (28 July 1870 – 21 September 1931) was an English prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as the Bishop of Nottingham from 1916 to 1931.[1]

Born in London on 28 July 1870, he was ordained to the priesthood on 2 February 1893. He was appointed the Bishop of the Diocese of Nottingham by the Holy See on 3 January 1916. His consecration to the Episcopate took place on 25 February 1916, the principal consecrator was Cardinal Francis Bourne, Archbishop of Westminster, and the principal co-consecrators were Bishop Peter Amigo of Southwark and Bishop William Cotter of Portsmouth.[1]

He died in office on 21 September 1931, aged 61.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Bishop Thomas Dunn at Catholic-Hierarchy. Retrieved on 2 July 2011.


Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Robert Brindle
Bishop of Nottingham
1916–1931
Succeeded by
John Francis McNulty