Thomas Collins (bishop of Meath)
Bishop of Meath
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Thomas Gibson George Collins was Bishop of Meath for a short time in the second quarter of the 20th century.[3]
Thomas Gibson George Collins | |
|---|---|
| Dean of Belfast | |
| In office 1919–1926 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Grierson |
| Succeeded by | Henry Brett |
| Bishop of Meath | |
| In office 1926–1927 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 April 1873 |
| Died | 3 July 1927 [2] |
| Spouse | Kathleen Lily Bell née Hollwey |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Dublin |
Ordained in 1896, he was firstly a curate at Maralin before becoming Rector of Rathfriland[4] then Warrenpoint and St James’ Belfast;[5] and finally, before his ordination to the episcopate, Dean of St Anne's Cathedral, Belfast.[6]