Patrick Morrisroe
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| Born | 16 February 1869 Charlestown, Ireland |
| Died | 28 May 1946 (aged 77) Ballaghadereen, Ireland |
| Occupation | Clergyman |
Patrick Morrisroe (16 February 1869 – 28 May 1946) was an Irish Catholic priest and Bishop of Achonry.[1]
Early life and education[edit]
Patrick Morrisroe was born on 16 February 1869 in Charlestown, County Mayo. He was educated locally and studied for the priesthood at Maynooth College from 1885 to 1893[2] when he was ordained priest for service in the Diocese of Achonry Counties Mayo, Roscommon and Sligo. He spent a short time undertaking postgraduate studies but was needed for pastoral work in his native diocese and was appointed to a curacy.
In 1896 he returned to Maynooth to serve as Junior Dean, completing 14 years of service until 1910.[3]
Episcopal ministry[edit]
Aged 44 he was ordained Bishop of Achonry, in the Cathedral, Ballaghadareen, along with his cousin Dr. Michael J. O'Doherty[4] who became Bishop of Zamboagna, Philippines.[5]
His brother was the politician James Morrisroe who served as a Cumann na nGaedheal TD for Mayo North.[6]
Bishop Morrisroe died on 28 May 1946 at the Bishops Palace, Edmondstown House, Ballaghadereen.[7][8]
References[edit]
- ^ Bishop Morrisroe Catholic Hierarchy.
- ^ A Dominant Church: The Diocese of Achonry, 1818-1960 Swords, L Dublin;Columba Press; 2005 ISBN 1856073955
- ^ Appointments Maynooth College
- ^ Not Just a Couple of Mayo Men Roots Web.
- ^ Spiritual Leaders www.edwardgsullivan.com
- ^ Henry, Cathal (2002). "Local TDs and Councillors". Mayo Ireland. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
- ^ "Bishop of Achonry, Eire, Dies at 77 Years of Age". The Tablet. Dublin. 1 June 1946. p. 2. Retrieved 24 September 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Irish Bishop is Dead". Kingsport Times. Dublin. AP. 28 May 1946. p. 10. Retrieved 24 September 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
