Moore Neligan
Moore Richard Neligan (6 January 1863 – 22 November 1922) was the Anglican Bishop of Auckland during the first decade of the 20th century.[1] Born in Dublin he was educated at Reading School and Trinity College, Dublin [2] before embarking on an ecclesiastical career with a curacy at Sculcoates.[3] Incumbencies at East Dereham, Lancaster Gate [4] and Paddington followed before he was elevated to the colonial episcopate in 1903. Ill health prompted his return from New Zealand in 1910[5] and he served the remainder of his career as Rector of Ford, Northumberland.[6]
Moore Neligan | |
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| Bishop of Auckland | |
| Diocese | Anglican Diocese of Auckland |
| Predecessor | William Cowie |
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Moore Richard Neligan |
| Born | 6 January 1863 Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | November 22, 1922 (aged 59) |
| Nationality | British |
| Denomination | Anglicanism |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Dublin |
World War I
Moore Richard Neligan served from 4 July 1918 until 30 November 1918 as a reverend 4th class in the New Zealand Chaplains Department attached to the 4th New Zealand Infantry Brigade. For his service he received the British War Medal.
Notes
- The Times, Monday, Nov 27, 1922; pg. 7; Issue 43199; col C Bishop Neligan Obituary
- “Who was Who” 1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 0-7136-3457-X
- , Hull
- The Times, Monday, Jan 20, 1890; pg. 9; Issue 32913; col E Church appointments
- Auckland Diocese offices named after him
- "Who was Who"(Ibid)
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| Preceded by William Garden Cowie |
Bishop of Auckland 1903–1910 |
Succeeded by Owen Thomas Lloyd Crossley |