John Sweeny (bishop)
For other people of the same name, see John Sweeny (disambiguation).
| John Sweeny | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Saint John in New Brunswick | |
 | |
| Diocese | Saint John |
| Installed | November 9, 1859 |
| Term ended | March 25, 1901 |
| Predecessor | Thomas-Louis Connolly |
| Successor | Timothy Casey |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | September 1, 1844 |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
May 6, 1821 Clones, Ireland |
| Died |
March 25, 1901 (aged 79) Saint John, New Brunswick |
John Sweeny (May 6, 1821 – March 25, 1901) was a Canadian Roman Catholic priest and Bishop of Saint John in New Brunswick from 1859 to 1901.
Bishop Sweeny was a leading figure in opposition to the Common Schools Act of 1871 enacted by the 22nd New Brunswick Legislative Assembly. He founded the Irish Catholic community of Johnville, New Brunswick.
References
- "John Sweeny". Dictionary of Canadian Biography (online ed.). University of Toronto Press. 1979–2005.
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