Bernard MacMahon (bishop)

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Bernard MacMahon
Archbishop of Armagh
Church Roman Catholic Church
See Armagh
In office 1737 1747
Predecessor Hugh MacMahon
Successor Ross Roe MacMahon
Personal details
Born 1680
Enagh, Co. Monaghan
Died 27 May 1747
Armagh
Previous post Bishop of Clogher
(17271737)

Bernard MacMahon (16801747) was Bishop of Clogher 17271737 and Archbishop of Armagh 17371747.

Born in Enagh, County Monaghan, Ireland, he was ordained to the priesthood in 1705. He was appointed as Roman Catholic Bishop of Clogher in 1727 following the death of his predecessor, Hugh MacMahon on 7 August 1737. His predecessor served as Apostolic Administrator for the Diocese of Kilmore and Archbishop of Armagh.[1] Bernard MacMahon was himself appointed to the position of Archbishop of Armagh on 8 November 1737; he died in Armagh on 27 May 1747. MacMahon served in his position in Clogher for just about ten years.

See also

References

  1. Archbishop Bernard MacMahon. Catholic Hierarchy. Retrieved 21 June 2009.
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Hugh MacMahon
Bishop of Clogher
1727 1737
Succeeded by
Ross Roe MacMahon
Preceded by
Hugh MacMahon
Archbishop of Armagh
1737 1747
Succeeded by
Ross Roe MacMahon


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