Fiachra Ó Ceallaigh
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Styles of Fiachra Ó Ceallaigh | |
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Religious style | Bishop |
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Fiachra Ó Ceallaigh,
Life
Ó Ceallaigh trained at the Franciscan Novitiate in
He was appointed an Auxiliary Bishop of Dublin, and, at the same time,
As an Auxiliary Bishop, he assisted Archbishops of Dublin Desmond Connell and Diarmuid Martin in the governance of the diocese. Bishop Ó Ceallaigh sent his letter of resignation at the age of 75 as he is required to do. Pope Benedict XVI accepted his letter of resignation on 17 September 2009 but did not name another auxiliary bishop to replace Ó Ceallaigh.[citation needed]
Upon his resignation being accepted Archbishop Martin said: "Bishop Fiachra’s warmth and particular personal qualities enriched our work. I, the priests, and no doubt the people of Rialto and his episcopal area are at one in praying that he find enjoyment in his retirement." He said Bishop Ó Ceallaigh, "particularly as he struggled with illness in recent years, was an outstanding witness to the motto he took on his episcopal appointment, Dia Ár Misneach (God is our courage)".