Michael Collins (bishop)
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Michael Collins | |
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| Born | 1771 |
| Died | 1832 |
| Education | St. Patrick's College, Carlow |
| Occupation | Bishop of Cloyne |
Michael Collins (1771 – 1832) was Roman Catholic
St. Patrick's College, Carlow. He became Professor of Belles Lettres in Carlow.[1]
He served as a priest of Castletownroche, and then in Skibbereen, where he lived until his death.
In 1827 he became co-adjutor bishop of cloyne and ross and in 1830 Bishop of Cloyne and Ross. [2]
He died in 1832 and in the Cathedral of St. Patrick, Skibbereen, County Cork, there is a marble monument of Dr Collins.
References
- ^ [MAYNOOTH COLLEGE - ITS CENTENARY HISTORY BY THE MOST REV. JOHN HEALY, D.D., LLD., M.R.l.A.
- ^ Bishop Michael Collins - Bishop of Ross & Cloyne Catholic Hierarchy Website.