Edward Kernan
The Most Reverend Dr Edward Kernan (born 1771 in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Ireland) was an Irish priest in the Diocese of Clogher ordained in 1795. He was educated at Portora Royal School, and studied for the priesthood in the Irish College in Salamanca, Spain. He was appointed the Coadjutor Bishop of the Diocese of Clogher on 18 August 1816 and was ordained on 12 April 1818. He became bishop of the diocese on 19 November 1824, following the death of his predecessor, Dr James Murphy.[1] He died in office on 20 February 1844 having served as bishop of his diocese for almost twenty years. Dr Kernan was succeeded by Bishop Charles McNally, who had been appointed his Coadjutor Bishop in September 1843.
Most Reverend Dr. Edward Kernan | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Clogher | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| See | Clogher |
| In office | 19 November 1824 – 20 February 1844 |
| Predecessor | Bishop James Murphy |
| Successor | Bishop Charles McNally |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1771 Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh |
| Died | 20 February 1844 |
See also
References
- "Bishop Kernan". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved 5 December 2014.
| Catholic Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Saint Louis Gabriel Taurin Dufresse, M.E.P. |
— TITULAR — Bishop of Thabraca 1818–1824 |
Succeeded by Rémi Gaulin |
| Preceded by Bishop James Murphy |
Bishop of Clogher 1824–1844 |
Succeeded by Bishop Charles McNally |
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