Dionysius O'Driscoll
17th-century Roman Catholic bishop
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Dionysius O'Driscoll, O.F.M. Obs. or Dionysius Odriscol (died 1650) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Brindisi (1640–1650).[1]
ChurchCatholic Church
ArchdioceseArchdiocese of Brindisi
Inoffice1640–1650
PredecessorFrancesco Surgenti
Most Reverend Dionysius O'Driscoll | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop of Brindisi | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Archdiocese of Brindisi |
| In office | 1640–1650 |
| Predecessor | Francesco Surgenti |
| Successor | Lorenzo Reynoso |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 9 Apr 1640 by Gil Carrillo de Albornoz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Died | August 1650 |
Biography
Dionysius O'Driscoll was born in Ireland[2] and ordained a priest in the Order of Friars Minor Observant.[3] On 5 Mar 1640, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Urban VIII as Archbishop of Brindisi.[1][3] On 9 Apr 1640, he was consecrated bishop by Gil Carrillo de Albornoz, Cardinal-Priest of Santa Maria in Via, with Vincenzo Napoli, Bishop of Patti, and Deodato Scaglia, Bishop of Melfi e Rapolla, serving as co-consecrators.[3] He served as Archbishop of Brindisi until his death in Aug 1650.[1][3]
