William MacNeely

Bishop William McNeely
Bishop of Raphoe
Church Catholic Church
See Raphoe
In office from 1923 to 1963
Predecessor Patrick O'Donnell
Successor Anthony Columba McFeely
Personal details
Born County Donegal, Ireland

The Most Reverend William MacNeely was the bishop of the Diocese of Raphoe[1] from 1923 to 1963.

William MacNeely was born in 1888, his father was a butcher in Donegal Town. MacNeely was educated at the High School in Letterkenny, and in Rome from 1906-12. He was ordained to the priesthood and received his STD in 1912, he returned to Ireland and taughte in St. Eunan's College.

The bishop was also a successful breeder of Shorthorn cattle.[2]

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Religious titles
Preceded by
Patrick O'Donnell
Bishop of Raphoe Succeeded by
Anthony Columba McFeely
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