Michael Skerrett
Irish clergyman
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Michael Skerrett (died 1785) was an Irish clergyman of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Archbishop of Tuam from 1749 to 1785.[1][2]
ChurchCatholic Church
ArchdioceseArchdiocese of Tuam
Inoffice5 May 1749 – 19 August 1785
PredecessorMichael O'Gara
Michael Skerrett | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop of Tuam | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Archdiocese of Tuam |
| In office | 5 May 1749 – 19 August 1785 |
| Predecessor | Michael O'Gara |
| Successor | Philip Phillips |
| Previous post | Bishop of Killala (1749) |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 1749 |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 19 August 1785 |
Spoken styleYour Grace or Archbishop
| Styles of Michael Skerrett | |
|---|---|
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| Reference style | The Most Reverend |
| Spoken style | Your Grace or Archbishop |
He was appointed Bishop of Killala on 23 January 1749, but was quickly translated to the archbishopric of Tuam on 5 May 1749. He died in office on 19 August 1785.[1][2]
He was a descendant of the Tribes of Galway.[citation needed]
