Michael Hannan (bishop)

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Michael Hannan
Archbishop of Halifax, Nova Scotia
Halifax
Installed1877
Term ended1882
PredecessorThomas-Louis Connolly
SuccessorCornelius O'Brien
Orders
Ordination1845
Personal details
Born(1821-07-20)20 July 1821
Kilmallock, County Limerick (Republic of Ireland)
Died17 April 1882(1882-04-17) (aged 60)
Halifax, Nova Scotia

Michael Hannan (20 July 1821 – 17 April 1882) was a Roman Catholic priest and archbishop.

Born in

Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Halifax
at the time. He returned to Nova Scotia in 1847 and served in increasingly important positions within the archdiocese.

He served as archbishop from 1877 to 1882 and was followed by Cornelius O'Brien.

References

  • "Michael Hannan". Dictionary of Canadian Biography (online ed.). University of Toronto Press. 1979–2016.