Paul Dempsey (Bishop)
Paul Dempsey (born April 20, 1971 in Carlow ) is an Irish clergyman and appointed Roman Catholic Bishop of Achonry .
Life
Paul Dempsey studied at the Milltown Institute of Theology and Philosophy, led by the Spiritan Order , and later at St. Patrick's College in Carlow. On July 6, 1997, he received the sacrament of ordination for the diocese of Kildare and Leighlin through Bishop Laurence Ryan .
After the ordination he was active in the pastoral care. From 2004 to 2008 he was also head of diocesan vocational pastoral care and youth pastoral care . After a sabbatical year , he returned to pastoral care in 2009. In 2014 he was appointed Diocesan Consultor and Dean of the Deanery of Kildare and Leighlin North . Since 2015 he has also been pastor in Newbridge , where he had been a chaplain from 2009 to 2014.
Pope Francis appointed him Bishop of Achonry on January 27, 2020 . The episcopal ordination is scheduled for April 19, 2020.
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c Nomina del Vescovo di Achonry (Irlanda). In: Daily Bulletin. Holy See Press Office , January 27, 2020, accessed January 27, 2020 (Italian).
predecessor | Office | successor |
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Brendan Kelly |
Bishop of Achonry since 2020 |
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SURNAME | Dempsey, Paul |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Irish clergyman and Roman Catholic Bishop of Achonry |
DATE OF BIRTH | April 20, 1971 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Carlow , Ireland |