Michael Kieran
Irish prelate
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Michael Kieran (died 1869) was an Irish prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as the Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland from 1866 to 1869.[1][2][3]
The Most Reverend Michael Kieran DD | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop of Armagh Primate of All Ireland | |
| Archdiocese | Armagh |
| Installed | 1867 |
| Term ended | 1869 (died) |
| Predecessor | Joseph Dixon |
| Successor | Daniel McGettigan |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1832 (Priest) |
| Consecration | 3 Feb 1867 (Bishop) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 December 1803 |
| Died | 15 September 1869 (aged 65) |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
| Styles of Michael Kieran | |
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| Reference style | The Most Reverend |
| Spoken style | Your Grace or Archbishop |
Biography
Kieran was Parish Priest of Dundalk (1848–1869) and Dean of the Archdiocese of Armagh (1857–1866).[4] Following the death of Archbishop Joseph Dixon of Armagh, Kieran was Vicar Capitular of Armagh until elected archbishop by the Propaganda Fide on 30 July 1866.[1] The election was approved by Pope Pius IX on 30 September, and decreed on 6 November 1866.[1] He was consecrated at St. Patrick's Church, Dundalk by Cardinal Paul Cullen, Archbishop of Dublin on 3 February 1867.[1][2][3][4] As archbishop, Kieran made Dundalk his mensal parish.[4]
He died at his residence, Forthill, Dundalk, on 15 September 1869.[1][2][3] His remains are interred in front of Our Lady's altar in St. Patrick's Church, Dundalk.[4]
