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
Clogher, County Tyrone
Previous post unknown

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