Richard Owens (bishop)

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Richard Owens
Clogher, County Tyrone
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Richard Owens (4 January 1840 – 1909) was a Catholic priest in the Diocese of Clogher, Ireland.

Dr. Owens was born in

Maynooth College.[2]

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.[3]
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.

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Preceded by Bishop of Clogher
1894 – 1909
Succeeded by