John C. O'Riordan
| John C. O’Riordan, C.S.Sp. | |
|---|---|
| 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 | 29 June 1952 |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
6 January 1924 Effin, Ireland |
| Previous post | Prelate |
John C. O'Riordan C.S.Sp. (born 6 January 1924) is an Irish born Sierra Leonean Prelate of Roman Catholic Church.
O'Riordan was born in Effin, Ireland, and was ordained a priest on 29 June 1952 from the religious order of Congregation of the Holy Spirit. O'Riordan was appointed bishop to the Diocese of Kenema on 4 June 1984 and ordained bishop 2 December 1984. O'Riordan retired from the Diocese of Kenema on 26 April 2002.