R. Luke Concanen

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Bishop Richard Luke Concanen (December 27, 1747 - June 19, 1810) was the first bishop of the Roman Catholic diocese of New York.

Born in Kilbegnet, Co. Galway, Ireland, he was ordained a priest on December 22, 1770, and ordained bishop on April 24, 1808. He served as bishop of the diocese of New York from that date until his death.

Preceded by None

Bishop of New York 1808-1810

Succeeded by John Connolly

v • d • e Ordinaries of the Archdiocese of New York R. Luke Concanen • John Connolly • John Dubois • John Hughes • John McCloskey • Michael Corrigan • John Farley • Patrick Hayes • Francis Spellman • Terence Cooke • John O'Connor • Edward Egan