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'''Robert Dunne''' ([[5 September]] [[1830]], Ardunnan, [[County Tipperary]], [[Ireland]] – [[13 January]] [[1917]], [[Brisbane]], [[Queensland]], [[Australia]]) was the second [[Roman Catholic]] bishop of [[Brisbane]] and later he became its first [[archbishop]] .
'''Robert Dunne''' (5 September 1830 – 13 January 1917) was the second [[Roman Catholic]] bishop of [[Brisbane]] and later he became its first [[archbishop]].


Dunne was born in Ireland in [[1830]]. He was educated at Lismore Grammar School and the Irish College at Rome, and after a brilliant collegiate course was ordained priest in [[1855]]. He was then appointed a master at St Laurence O'Toole Seminary, [[Dublin]], of which the Rev. James Quinn was president. When Quinn was made the first bishop of Brisbane he brought Dunne with him. They arrived at Brisbane in May 1861 and Dunne began to carry out the work of diocesan secretary in addition to his duties as a parish priest. Though quite unassuming he soon became a prominent figure in the young city, and there was much regret when he was removed to [[Toowoomba]] in 1868. On the death of Quinn, Dunne became the second Roman Catholic bishop of Brisbane, and was consecrated on [[18 June]] [[1882]]. On 10 May 1887 he was appointed the first Roman Catholic archbishop of Brisbane and held the office for nearly 30 years. In 1890 he visited Rome and during his absence the opportunity was taken of building a new episcopal residence for him.
Dunne was born in Ardfinnan, [[County Tipperary]], [[Ireland]] and was educated at Lismore Grammar School and the [[Pontifical Irish College|Irish College at Rome]]. After a brilliant collegiate course, Dunne was ordained priest in 1855, then appointed a master at St Laurence O'Toole Seminary, [[Dublin]], of which the Rev. [[James Quinn (Australian bishop)|James Quinn]] was president. When Quinn was made the first bishop of Brisbane he brought Dunne with him. They arrived at Brisbane in May 1861 and Dunne began to carry out the work of diocesan secretary in addition to his duties as a parish priest. Dunne soon became a prominent figure in the young city, and there was much regret when he was removed to [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Toowoomba|Toowoomba]] in 1868. On Quinn's death, Dunne became the second Roman Catholic bishop of Brisbane, and was consecrated on 18 June 1882. On 10 May 1887 Dunne was appointed the first Roman Catholic archbishop of Brisbane, holding the office for nearly 30 years. In 1890 Dunne visited Rome and during his absence the opportunity was taken of building a new episcopal residence for him.


He did not take a prominent part in public affairs, but his work for his church was unceasing. And though he was glad to see new churches springing up everywhere, and was especially interested in the spread of new schools, he insisted strongly that the real foundation of the church was religion in the home. After reaching the age of 80 his health began to fail and in 1912 Dr Duhig became coadjutor archbishop. Dunne died at Brisbane on [[13 January]], [[1917]]. A scholarly man with much simplicity and nobility of character, he was beloved, admired and revered by all the members of his church. He disliked controversy though he never failed to uphold the tenets and rights of his own church, and his tolerance earned the respect of all who were outside it.
Dunne did not take a prominent part in public affairs, but his church work was unrelenting. And though he was glad to see new churches springing up everywhere, and was especially interested in the spread of new schools, he insisted strongly that the real foundation of the church was religion in the home. Dunne's health began to fail in 1910 and in 1912 [[James Duhig]] became coadjutor archbishop. Dunne died in Brisbane on 13 January 1917.


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*{{Dictionary of Australian Biography|First=Robert|Last=Dunne|shortlink=0-dict-biogD.html#dunne1|accessdate=2008-10-05}}
[http://gutenberg.net.au/dictbiog/0-dict-biogD.html#dunne1 ADB page]


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Latest revision as of 00:12, 24 October 2023

For other people named Robert Dunne, see Robert Dunne (disambiguation).

The Most Reverend Robert Dunne, Archbishop of Brisbane

Robert Dunne (5 September 1830 – 13 January 1917) was the second Roman Catholic bishop of Brisbane and later he became its first archbishop.

Dunne was born in Ardfinnan, County Tipperary, Ireland and was educated at Lismore Grammar School and the Irish College at Rome. After a brilliant collegiate course, Dunne was ordained priest in 1855, then appointed a master at St Laurence O'Toole Seminary, Dublin, of which the Rev. James Quinn was president. When Quinn was made the first bishop of Brisbane he brought Dunne with him. They arrived at Brisbane in May 1861 and Dunne began to carry out the work of diocesan secretary in addition to his duties as a parish priest. Dunne soon became a prominent figure in the young city, and there was much regret when he was removed to Toowoomba in 1868. On Quinn's death, Dunne became the second Roman Catholic bishop of Brisbane, and was consecrated on 18 June 1882. On 10 May 1887 Dunne was appointed the first Roman Catholic archbishop of Brisbane, holding the office for nearly 30 years. In 1890 Dunne visited Rome and during his absence the opportunity was taken of building a new episcopal residence for him.

Dunne did not take a prominent part in public affairs, but his church work was unrelenting. And though he was glad to see new churches springing up everywhere, and was especially interested in the spread of new schools, he insisted strongly that the real foundation of the church was religion in the home. Dunne's health began to fail in 1910 and in 1912 James Duhig became coadjutor archbishop. Dunne died in Brisbane on 13 January 1917.

References[edit]

  • Serle, Percival (1949). "Dunne, Robert". Dictionary of Australian Biography. Sydney: Angus & Robertson. Retrieved 5 October 2008.
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Preceded by 2nd Catholic Bishop of Brisbane
1882–1887 		Succeeded by
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Preceded by
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 1st Catholic Archbishop of Brisbane
1887–1917 		Succeeded by
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