Henry O'Callaghan

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Henry O'Callaghan (29 March 1827 – 10 October 1904) was an English prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle from 1887 to 1889.[1]

Born in London on 29 March 1827, he was appointed the Bishop of the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle by the Holy See on 1 October 1887. His consecration to the Episcopate took place on 18 January 1888, the principal consecrator was Cardinal Lucido Maria Parocchi, and the principal co-consecrators were Bishop William Clifford of Clifton and Bishop John Vertue of Portsmouth.[1]

He resigned on 19 September 1889 and appointed Titular Archbishop of Nicosia. He died in Florence, Italy on 10 October 1904, aged 77.[1][2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "Bishop Henry O'Callaghan". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved 26 June 2011.
  2. ^ "Former Bishops". Roman Catholic Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. Retrieved 26 June 2011.
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle
1887–1889
Succeeded by