John Brett (bishop)
Irish Roman Catholic clergyman
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John Brett O.P. (?– 22 June 1756) was an Irish Roman Catholic clergyman who served as the Bishop of Killala from 1743 to 1748 and as Bishop of Elphin from 1748 to 1756.[1]
ChurchCatholic Church
DioceseDiocese of Elphin
In office28 August 1748 – 22 June 1756
PredecessorPatrick French
John Brett | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Elphin | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Elphin |
| In office | 28 August 1748 – 22 June 1756 |
| Predecessor | Patrick French |
| Successor | James O'Fallon |
| Previous post | Bishop of Killala (1743-1748) |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 8 September 1743 by Antonio Saverio Gentili |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 22 June 1756 |
