Michael Monaghan (bishop)

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Michael Monaghan (born 1812 in Ardagh, County Longford) [1] was an Irish clergyman and bishop for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Roseau, Dominica. He was appointed bishop in 1851. Educated for the priesthood at St. Patrick's College, Maynooth. He was ordained a bishop in 1852 by fellow Ardagh man, Bishiop of Port of Spain Richard Patrick Smith. He died in 1855. [2]

Bishop Monaghans brother Thomas also studied at Maynooth College and became a priest, serving in Drumshambo, Co. Leitrim.

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References

  1. Lauwyck, Bernard. "Treasures of the Roseau Cathedral: The Crypt" (PDF). Retrieved 26 August 2021.
  2. https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/drose.html CH