Dominick O'Brien | |
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Bishop of Waterford and Lismore | |
Church | Roman Catholic |
Metropolis | Cashel and Emly |
Diocese | Waterford and Lismore |
Installed | 30 September 1855 |
Term ended | 12 June 1873 |
Predecessor | Nicholas Foran |
Successor | John Power |
Previous post(s) | Parish priest, Dungarvan |
Personal details | |
Alma mater | St John's College, Waterford |
Dominick O'Brien, DD (b & d Waterford 5 July 1798 - 12 JUne 1873) was an Irish Roman Catholic clergyman who served as the Bishop of Waterford and Lismore from 1887 until his death. [1]
O'Brien was educated at St John's College, Waterford and Propaganda Fide. [2] He was on the staff of St John's from 1826 until 1853, then parish priest of St Patrick, Waterford. [2] He was ordained Bishop of Waterford and Lismore on 30 September 1855 [3] and served until his death. [2]
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