John Kavanagh (bishop)

John Patrick Kavanagh (30 April 1913 – 10 July 1985) was the fourth Catholic Bishop of Dunedin (1957–1985).

Bishop John Kavanagh
4th Bishop of Dunedin
Personal details
Born	(1913-04-30)30 April 1913 Hāwera  New Zealand
Died	(1985-07-10)10 July 1985 Dunedin  New Zealand

Kavanagh was born in Hāwera in 1913.[1] Dunedin's only Catholic secondary school, Kavanagh College, is named after him. He died in Dunedin on 10 July 1985.[1]

In 2018 public controversy arose as to his handling of clergy and religious abuse allegations during his episcopal tenure.[2]

References

1. Mulrennan, Frances. "Kavanagh, John Patrick". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
2. Morris, Chris (15 December 2018). "Sisters of Mercy a dark misnomer". Otago Daily Times. Retrieved 16 December 2018 – via The New Zealand Herald.

• Bishop John Patrick Kavanagh, Catholic Hierarchy website (Retrieved 17 January 2011)

Catholic Church titles
Preceded by -	Auxiliary Bishop of Dunedin 1949–1957	Succeeded by -
Preceded by James Whyte	4th Bishop of Dunedin 1957–1985	Succeeded by Leonard Boyle