Cork native appointed new Bishop of Meath by Pope Francis

Pope Francis has appointed the Very Reverend Thomas Deenihan, a priest of the Diocese of Cork & Ross, as the new Bishop of Meath.

Cork native appointed new Bishop of Meath by Pope Francis
Mon, 18 Jun, 2018 - 11:58

Pope Francis has appointed the Very Reverend Thomas Deenihan, a priest of the Diocese of Cork & Ross, as the new Bishop of Meath.

Bishop-elect Tom Deenihan is from Blackpool in Cork city.

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