Patrick O'Neill (bishop)
Irish Roman Catholic bishop (1891–1958)
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Patrick O'Neill (b Fedamore 8 February 1891; d Limerick 26 March 1958) was an Irish Roman Catholic Bishop.[2][3]
ChurchCatholic Church
DioceseDiocese of Limerick
In office15 December 1945 – 26 March 1958
PredecessorDavid Keane
Patrick O'Neill | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Limerick | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Limerick |
| In office | 15 December 1945 – 26 March 1958 |
| Predecessor | David Keane |
| Successor | Henry Murphy |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 20 June 1915 |
| Consecration | 24 February 1946 by Jeremiah Kinane[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 February 1891 |
| Died | 26 March 1958 (aged 67) Limerick, County Limerick, Republic of Ireland |
Early life and education
Patrick O'Neill was born at Grange, Fedamore, Co Limerick to John and Mary O’Neill and was educated at St Munchin's College before proceeding to St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth for his studies for the priesthood. He was ordained priest in June 1915 and remained in Maynooth to prepare for a Doctorate in Divinity.
