John McCormack (25 March 1921 - 21 September 1996)[1] was the Roman Catholic Bishop of Meath, Ireland from 1968 to 1990.
His Most Reverend, Dr. John McCormack | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Meath | |
| Archdiocese | Armagh |
| Diocese | Meath |
| Predecessor | John Anthony Kyne |
| Successor | Michael Smith |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 23 June 1946 |
| Consecration | 10 March 1968 by William Conway |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 March 1921 Moynalty, Ireland |
| Died | 21 September 1996 (aged 75) |
| Buried | Cathedral grounds, Mullingar |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Styles of John McCormack | |
|---|---|
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| Reference style | The Most Reverend |
| Spoken style | Your Grace |
| Religious style | Bishop |
Early life edit
McCormack was born in Moynalty, County Meath on the 25 March 1921.[2] He was ordained a priest of the Cathedral Parish of Mullingar, in County Westmeath on 23 June 1946. He went to Rome to Study in the Lateran University shortly afterwards and was awarded a degree in canon law.[1][3]
Episcopal Ministry edit
Following the death of John Anthony Kyne in 1968, Pope Paul VI named him as the Bishop of Meath. On 10 March 1968 he was consecrated as a bishop in the Cathedral of Christ the King, in Mullingar County Westmeath by William Cardinal Conway.[1]
Retirement and death edit
McCormack retired as Bishop of Meath on 16 May 1990[1] and was succeeded by Michael Smith. He died on 21 September 1996.[3]
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Bishop John McCormack". Catholic Hierarchy. Archived from the original on 12 May 2019. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
- ^ Canning, Bernard (1988). Bishops of Ireland 1870-1987. Ballyshannon: Donegal Democrat. p. 150. ISBN 1870963008.
- ^ a b "Former Bishop of Meath dies at 75". The Irish Times. Archived from the original on 29 September 2020. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
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