Roman Catholic Diocese of Meath
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The (Roman Catholic) Diocese of Meath (Irish: Deoise an Mhí ) was established in A.D. 552. From 1778 until the late 19th century it had its seat in Navan, County Meath, Ireland.
Charles Stewart Parnell's relationship with Mrs Katharine O'Shea led to the Bishop of Meath having a letter read at Mass in the diocese in condemnation of the relationship. As Parnell was popular, this caused a backlash which eventually lead to the seat and bishop going to Mullingar, County Westmeath permanently. The diocesan School, St. Finian's College was also moved to Mullingar. The current Bishop is Dr. Michael Smith.
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[edit] Christ the King
The cathedral for the Meath Diocese called Christ the King Mullingar is situated near the town centre.
[edit] Ordinaries
- Thomas McNulty (1866 - 1898)
- Matteo Gaffney (1899 - ? )
- Lawrence Gaughran (1906 - 1928)
- Thomas Mulvany (1929 - 1943)
- John Francis D'Alton (1943 - 1946)
- John Anthony Kyne (1947 - 1966)
- John McCormack (1968 - 1990)
- Michael Smith (1990 - )
[edit] See also
- The Diocese of Meath - a publication on the history of the diocese
- List of the Roman Catholic dioceses of Ireland
[edit] External links
- Official website for the diocese
- Diocese of Meath (Giga-Catholic Information)
- Catholic-Hierarchy.org - Diocese Profile
- "Meath". Catholic Encyclopedia. (1913). New York: Robert Appleton Company.
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