Richard Owens (bishop)
Richard Owens (4 January 1840 – 1909) was a Catholic priest in the Diocese of Clogher, Ireland.
Richard Owens | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Clogher | |
| Church | Roman Catholicism |
| See | Diocese of Clogher |
| In office | 6 July 1894 - 1909 |
| Predecessor | James Donnelly |
| Successor | Patrick McKenna |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 January 1840 Clogher, County Tyrone |
| Previous post | unknown |
Dr. Owens was born in Clogher, County Tyrone, and served as Dean and Professor of Dogmatic Theology in Maynooth College.[1]
He was appointed the Roman Catholic Bishop of Clogher on 6 July 1894, following the death of his predecessor, James Donnelly. He was ordained that same year.[2] Bishop Owens was a supporter of the Gaelic League and other Nationalist campaigns.
He died in office in 1909 having served as bishop of his diocese for almost fifteen years. Owens was succeeded by as bishop by Patrick McKenna.
References
- Kalendarium Maynooth College.
- History of Bishop Owens
| Religious titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by James Donnelly |
Bishop of Clogher 1894 – 1909 |
Succeeded by Patrick McKenna |
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