George Nixon (priest)

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George Robinson Nixon was Archdeacon of Tuam from 1939 until 1950. [1]

Nixon was educated at Trinity College, Dublin and ordained in 1909. After curacies in Tuam, Dublin and Kilnamanagh he became Rector of Killasnet in 1914, after which he was the Incumbent at Turlough. He was the Diocese of Tuam's Inspector of Schools from 1917 until 1942; Rural Dean of Tuam from 1922 to 1944;and Domestic Chaplain to the Bishop of Tuam from 1923 to 1944. During this period these would have been John Orr, John Mason Harden, William Hardy Holmes (and John Winthrop Crozier). George Robinson Nixon made several notable contributions to the Diocese of Tuam during his tenure. Here are some key highlights:

Inspector of Schools: From 1917 to 1942, Nixon served as the Inspector of Schools for the Diocese of Tuam. In this role, he likely played a significant part in overseeing and improving the quality of education within the diocese1.

Rural Dean of Tuam: As the Rural Dean from 1922 to 1944, Nixon would have been responsible for supporting and guiding the clergy in the rural parishes of the diocese.

Domestic Chaplain: Serving as the Domestic Chaplain to the Bishop of Tuam from 1923 to 1944, Nixon provided spiritual and administrative support to the bishops during his time.

Archdeacon of Tuam: From 1939 to 1950, Nixon held the position of Archdeacon, a senior role within the church, where he would have had significant influence over church governance and administration.

These roles collectively highlight Nixon's dedication to both the spiritual and educational aspects of his diocese. Is there a particular aspect of his contributions you'd like to explore further?

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References

  1. ↑ Crockfords 1951/2 p946 (London), OUP, 1951

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