Brian McGee (born 8 October 1965, Greenock, Scotland) is the 11th Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Argyll and the Isles in Scotland.[1]
Brian McGee | |
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| Bishop of Argyll & the Isles | |
| Diocese | Argyll & the Isles |
| Appointed | 28 December 2015 |
| Installed | 16 February 2016 |
| Predecessor | Joseph Toal |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 29 June 1989 by John Mone |
| Consecration | 16 February 2016 by Leo Cushley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Brian McGee 8 October 1965 |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Parents | Seamus and Brighid McGee |
| Alma mater | |
| Styles of Brian McGee | |
|---|---|
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| Reference style | The Right Reverend |
| Spoken style | Your Lordship |
| Religious style | Bishop |
Early life edit
McGee was born in Greenock to Irish parents Seamus and Brighid McGee, who moved to Scotland after their marriage in 1964. [2] He attended St Joseph's Primary School and Holy Cross Primary School, both in Greenock. After primary education he continued his studies at St. Vincent's College, Langbank, and St. Mary's College, Blairs, a minor seminary.
Formation and further studies edit
McGee studied for the priesthood at St. Patrick's College, Thurles (in County Tipperary, Ireland) between 1983 and 1989, where he received a Certificate in Philosophy (Distinction) validated by the Irish Governments National Council for Educational Awards and a Diploma in Theology (Distinction), accredited by Maynooth Pontifical University. In 2011 he completed a Master of Arts degree in Christian Spirituality (Distinction) from Sarum College, Salisbury.
Priesthood edit
McGee was ordained in 1989 as a priest for the Diocese of Paisley by Bishop John Mone.
He subsequently held the following pastoral appointments:
- Assistant Priest, St Charles Borromeo Parish, Paisley 1989-1995
- Assistant Priest, Holy Family Parish, Port Glasgow 1995-1997
- Parish Priest, St Joseph's Parish, Clarkston 1997-2007
- Spiritual Director, Scotus College, National Seminary 2007-2009
- Parish Priest, Holy Family Parish, Port Glasgow 2009-2015
In 2014 he was appointed vicar general of the Diocese of Paisley.
Episcopal career edit
He was appointed by Pope Francis on 28 December 2015[3] and consecrated by Archbishop Leo Cushley on 18 February 2016 in St Columba's Cathedral, Oban.[4] Bishops Joseph Toal of Motherwell, McGee's immediate predecessor, and John Keenan, bishop of his native diocese of Paisley, served as co-consecrators.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b Profile, catholic-hierarchy.org; accessed catholic-hierarchy.org; accessed 27 January 2016.
- ^ "New Bishop of Argyll and the Isles". Scottish Catholic Media Office. Glasgow, UK. 28 December 2015. Retrieved 19 February 2016.
- ^ "Pope appoints new Bishop for Argyll and the Isles". The Daily Record. Glasgow, UK. 28 December 2015. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
- ^ "Ordination of the Right Reverend Brian McGee". Scottish Catholic Media Office. Glasgow, UK. 18 February 2016. Retrieved 19 February 2016.
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