John Kirby (Bishop)
John Kirby (born October 29, 1938 in Baylough , Athlone , County Roscommon ) is an Irish clergyman and emeritus Roman Catholic Bishop of Clonfert .
Life
Kirby attended Garbally College and studied Catholic theology in Maynooth . Kirby was ordained a priest on June 23, 1963. He later taught at Garbally College , of which he became president. On February 18, 1988, he was appointed Bishop of Clonfert .
On July 16, 2019, Pope Francis accepted his age-related resignation.
Web links
Individual evidence
- ^ Rinuncia del Vescovo di Clonfert (Irlanda) e nomina del successore. In: Daily Bulletin. Holy See Press Office , July 16, 2019, accessed July 16, 2019 (Italian).
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SURNAME | Kirby, John |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Irish clergyman, emeritus Roman Catholic Bishop of Clonfert |
DATE OF BIRTH | October 29, 1938 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Baylough , Athlone , County Roscommon |