Brian McGee (bishop)

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The Right Reverend
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Brian McGee (born 8 October 1965,

Roman Catholic Diocese of Argyll and the Isles in Scotland.[1]

Early life

McGee was born in Greenock to Irish parents Seamus and Brighid McGee, who moved to Scotland after their marriage in 1964. [2] He attended St Joseph's Primary School and Holy Cross Primary School, both in Greenock. After primary education he continued his studies at St. Vincent's College, Langbank, and St. Mary's College, Blairs, a minor seminary.

Formation and further studies

McGee studied for the priesthood at

Maynooth Pontifical University. In 2011 he completed a Master of Arts degree in Christian Spirituality (Distinction) from Sarum College, Salisbury
.

Priesthood

McGee was ordained in 1989 as a priest for the

Diocese of Paisley by Bishop John Mone
.

He subsequently held the following pastoral appointments:

In 2014 he was appointed vicar general of the Diocese of Paisley.

Episcopal career

He was appointed by Pope Francis on 28 December 2015[3] and consecrated by

Paisley, served as co-consecrators.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Profile, catholic-hierarchy.org; accessed catholic-hierarchy.org; accessed 27 January 2016.
  2. ^ "New Bishop of Argyll and the Isles". Scottish Catholic Media Office. Glasgow, UK. 28 December 2015. Retrieved 19 February 2016.
  3. ^ "Pope appoints new Bishop for Argyll and the Isles". The Daily Record. Glasgow, UK. 28 December 2015. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
  4. ^ "Ordination of the Right Reverend Brian McGee". Scottish Catholic Media Office. Glasgow, UK. 18 February 2016. Retrieved 19 February 2016.

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Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Bishop of Argyll and the Isles

2015 - present 		Incumbent
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