Dominick O'Brien
Irish Roman Catholic prelate (1798–1873)
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Dominick O'Brien, DD (b & d Waterford 5 July 1798 - 12 JUne 1873) was an Irish Roman Catholic clergyman who served as the Bishop of Waterford and Lismore from 1887 until his death.[1]
Dominick O'Brien | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Waterford and Lismore | |
| Church | Roman Catholic |
| Metropolis | Cashel and Emly |
| Diocese | Waterford and Lismore |
| Installed | 30 September 1855 |
| Term ended | 12 June 1873 |
| Predecessor | Nicholas Foran |
| Successor | John Power |
| Previous posts | Parish priest, Dungarvan |
| Personal details | |
| Alma mater | St John's College, Waterford |
Life
O'Brien was educated at St John's College, Waterford and Propaganda Fide.[2] He was on the staff of St John's from 1826 until 1853, then parish priest of St Patrick, Waterford.[2] He was ordained Bishop of Waterford and Lismore on 30 September 1855[3] and served until his death.[2]
