Patrick Farrelly (bishop)
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Patrick Farrelly | |
|---|---|
| Bishop Emeritus of Diocese of Lismore | |
| Diocese | Lismore |
| Installed | 8 May 1949 |
| Term ended | 1 September 1971 |
| Predecessor | John Joseph Carroll |
| Successor | Douglas Joseph Warren |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1 December 1918 at St Carthage's Cathedral, Lismore by John Joseph Carroll |
| Consecration | 30 August 1931 at St Carthage's Cathedral, Lismore by Bartolomeo Cattaneo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Patrick Joseph Farrelly 19 December 1895 Lismore, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | 25 May 1974 (aged 78) Lismore, New South Wales, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Occupation | Catholic bishop |
Patrick Joseph Farrelly (19 December 1895 – 25 May 1974) was an Australian bishop of the Catholic Church. He served as Bishop of Lismore and was the first native-born priest to hold episcopal office in the diocese.
Farrelly was born and raised in Lismore, the second son of Patrick and Hannah Farrelly. He was educated at St Carthage's Primary School by the Presentation Sisters. His brother, Thomas, also became a priest for the Diocese of Lismore and was given the title of monsignor. He pursued studies for the priesthood at St Columba's College, Springwood and St Patrick's Seminary, Manly[1][2]
Priesthood
Farrelly was ordained on 1 December 1918 at St Carthage's Cathedral by Bishop John Joseph Carroll.[3]
His first appointment was at Kempsey before moving to Smithtown. He was then appointed to Port Macquarie, followed by Lismore. He was then appointed parish priest of Bellingen, his final appointment before being elevated to the episcopacy.[4]