James Keefe

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James Keefe
Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin
Province Dublin
Diocese Kildare and Leighlin
See Kildare
Appointed1752
Term ended1788
PredecessorBishop James Gallagher
SuccessorBishop Daniel Delany
Orders
Ordinationby Bishop James Bernard Dunne
Personal details
NationalityIrish
DenominationRoman Catholic

James Keefe was an Irish RomanCatholic cleric who was the founder of St. Patrick's, Carlow College. He was Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin for over 35 years (1752-1787). [1] He lived most of his time at Tullow, County Carlow.

He was preceded by Bishop James Gallagher in 1737 and succeeded by Bishop Daniel Delany in 1787, who was his co-adjutor Bishop and also helped in the foundation of Carlow College.

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References

  1. "Carlow College adapts to changing times". The Irish Times. Retrieved 27 June 2017.